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This organization closed in 2017. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Schertz Parks and Recreation Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting local initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. With a total of $95.8K in grants paid to three grantees since its filing year in 2017, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and provides funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE A DIVERS BLEND EVENLY DISTRIBUTED BLEND OF PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE AREAS TO ACCOMODATE THE CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF SCHERTZ RESIDENTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES A VARIETY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS TO ENHANCE RECREATION AND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENTS AND TOURISTS.
Total Funding Given
$95.8K
2017
Grantees funded
3
Multi-year grantees
0%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$15.3K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
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Yolanda Suarez
Board Member
J
Jake Jacobs
Board Member
J
John Bierschwale
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION?
No. SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION give?
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2017, SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $96 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2017, SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 3 grantees. Recent grantees include BUFFALO VALLEY YOUTH ASSOCIATION, SCHERTZ YOUTH SOCCER ALLIANCE, and YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER SAN ANTONIO. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION?
SCHERTZ PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.