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Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation

San Antonio, Texas  ·  EIN 206812519  ·  Private foundation

Based in San Antonio, Texas, Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation has awarded $27.3M across 282 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Hemisfair Conservancy. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$3.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$71.9M
Total assets
282
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation funds

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, homeless population, low-income communities.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationlow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Hemisfair Conservancy
CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIC PARK
San Antonio, TX$550K2022
San Antonio Area Foundation
COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
San Antonio, TX$500K2020
San Antonio Zoological Society
GENERAL OPERATING
San Antonio, TX$310K2022
Meals on Wheels
GENERAL OPERATING
San Antonio, TX$300K2020
San Antonio Food Bank Inc
GENERAL OPERATING
San Antonio, TX$300K2020
San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc
GENERAL OPERATIONS
San Antonio, TX$260K2022
Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas
FUNDING IN SUPPORT OF OUR MAJOR GIFTS CAMPAIGN.
San Antonio, TX$260K2024
The University of Texas Foundation on Behalf of Ut Health San Antonio
GRANT FUNDS WILL BE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ADVANCED CARE CLOSE TO HOME FOR PATIENTS WITH COMPLEX NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES.
Austin, TX$250K2024
The Children's Shelter
FUNDS USED TO UPGRADE FACILITIES, AND ADDRESS CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUES, ESSENTIAL FOR OBTAINING A LICENSE TO PROVIDE DIRECT CARE TO CHILDREN O
San Antonio, TX$250K2024
University of Texas Foundation
FOR UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO FOR THE MULTISPECIALTY & RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN SAN ANTONIO - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
San Antonio, TX$250K2022
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
COVID-19 RESEARCH
San Antonio, TX$250K2020
Avance - San Antonio Inc
SUPPORT OF PARENT-CHILD EDUCATION PROGRAM AND SERVICES TO FATHERS COMPONENT
San Antonio, TX$250K2017
University of Texas at San Antonio
TO SUPPORT FUNDAMENTAL, PROOF-OF-PRINCIPLE STUDIES FOR IPS CELLS
San Antonio, TX$250K2017
Texas Biomedical Research Institute
USED FOR THE RECRUITMENT OF A RESEARCHER
San Antonio, TX$250K2019
University of Texas at San Antonio
USED FOR THE RESEARCH PROJECT TITLED "OPTIMIZATION" OF DR. JOHN MCCARREY AND RESEARCH TEAM
San Antonio, TX$250K2019

Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.8M
2019$4.1M
2020$3.9M
2021$3.8M
2022$4.5M
2023$4.1M
2024$4.1M

How to apply for funding from Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation

From Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“MARCH 31 FOR MAY DECISIONS AND SEPTEMBER 30 FOR NOVEMBER DECISIONS.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation

Does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation fund?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Hemisfair Conservancy, San Antonio Area Foundation, San Antonio Zoological Society. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation give in grants?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation reported $3.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $27.3M over 282 grants.
Where is Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation located?
Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation is based in San Antonio, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 206812519.
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About this profile. This page is built from Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Nancy Smith Hurd Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.