The Ewing Halsell Foundation
The Ewing Halsell Foundation is a San Antonio, Texas private foundation that supports arts, education (currently focused on K-12), environment, faith, health and human services. The foundation website includes grant guidelines, a grants page stating it is not currently accepting unsolicited applications (invitation-only focus) and an online application system link, plus contact details for the executive director.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based, established nonprofit (especially in K-12 education/charter schools, arts, environment, or human services) seeking program support and able to engage directly with foundation staff.
Good Fit
- • Organizational HQ or primary program activity in Texas.
- • Clear K-12 education or charter-school focus or demonstrated alignment with stated priority areas.
- • Ability to document results and provide IRS determination letter and supplemental materials.
- • Willingness to request program support amounts in the foundation's typical grant range and build a relationship with the executive director.
Geography
Giving is concentrated in Texas (about 67% of dollars in the latest year) but grants also appear in a small number of other states (four states observed), indicating a state-focused but not strictly single-state footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (45 distinct grantees on 48 grants) across education, arts, environment and human services; while some repeat grantees exist, the portfolio funds many independent organizations.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new entrants are funded each year (about 12 new recipients in the latest year), but the foundation publicly emphasizes invitation-only decisions and asks applicants to call the executive director first, so access for unfamiliar applicants appears possible but selective.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
