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David B Terk Foundation at a glance

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David B Terk Foundation

Its FY2025 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$26k
Granted FY2025still arriving
6
Grants FY2025still arriving
3
States reached
$20k
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
01100% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Health$45kReligion$41kHuman Services$34kAnimals$25kCommunity Improvement$15kEducation$11kFood & Nutrition$10kRecreation & Sports$7kOther$0
02FY2025 · 6 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2025

  • Under $10k5 grants · $6k
  • $10k–50k1 grant · $20k
$2,122
Median grant
3
States reached
$1.1M
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE$20,000
Individual grant recipient$2,248
DAMON RUNYON CANCER RESEARCH FUND$2,122
ELGIN LIVESTOCK ASSOC$1,000
THE STARR FAMILY JEWIS SAN ANTONIO TX$515
ST JOSEPHS INDIAN SCHOOL$250
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–24, $5k) land where the poverty rate runs at 13%, against an area that typically sits at 11%. 66% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 11%HUNTER NATION: $790 → 5%4 PAWS FOR ABILITY INC: $500 → 9%HUNTER NATION: $300 → 5%THE CHILDRENS BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF S TEXAS: $100 → 16%GREEN BERET FOUNDATION: $2k → 16%GREEN BERET FOUNDATION: $1k → 16%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

ME
MN
NY
MA
OR
IA
IN
OH
CT
CA
CO
VA
AZ
KS
TN
NC
DC
HI
OK
LA
AL
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

51%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$122k · 13 repeat orgs$114k to everyone else

13 repeat relationships: 2 still active in FY2025, 11 since wound down; 4 grantees were first funded in FY2025 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

13
60

Total granted

$122k
$111k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+10%
+47%

Still filing today

69%
55%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2025, 85% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $4k went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Human ServicesAnimalsHealthEducationPublic BenefitArts & CultureOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • CO
    CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE INC
    3× · 2023–2025 · $60k · revenue +10%
  • TW
    TBI WARRIOR FOUNDATION
    3× · 2018–2021 · $16k · revenue ×12
  • RT
    REEL THANX INC
    3× · 2017–2021 · $5k · revenue +5%

Funded once

  • SA
    SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYgraduated
    one grant, 2018 · $10k · revenue +84%
  • SA
    SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK
    one grant, 2020 · $10k · revenue +18%
  • WO
    WOMEN ORTHOPAEDIST GLOBAL OUTREACH
    one grant, 2017 · $10k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Worldwide Vets Incorporated

Our goal is to sustainably improve animal welfare, provide veterinary care, and improve veterinary education globally. in order to achieve this goal, we work in over 10 countries, across 5 continents, supporting local people and animals,…

Animals
2
Troops First Foundation Incorporated

To develop, operate, and support a synergistic group of wellness, quality of life, and event-based initiatives in support of today's combat-wounded military personnel and their families, while facilitating a greater recognition and…

Public Benefit
3
Shield of Faith Missions

Sof is called to empower warriors to find purpose, be resilient, and live well. we develop and provide customized treatment plans for veterans through our national network of partners.

Religion
4
Special Forces Foundation

The special forces foundation provides immediate and ongoing support to the special forces community and their families.

Philanthropy
5
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

To sustain, restore, and enhance the nation's fish, wildlife, plants, and habitats.

Animals
6
Cancer Research and Biostatistics

To help conquer cancer and other diseases through the application of biostatistical principles and innovative data management methods.

Health
7
Uso Foundation

The mission of the uso foundation (foundation) is to support uso inc.'s (uso) mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in america's military and their families.

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8
Make-a-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast & Louisiana Inc

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Health
9
United States Naval Institute

Provide an independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of sea power and other issues critical to global security.

—
10
Medal of Honor Foundation Inc

The Medal of Honor Foundation's mission and purpose is to provide funds to support the Congressional Medal of Honor Society. In doing so, the Foundation supports the Society in advancing their mission to perpetuate the Medal of Honor's…

Arts & Culture
11
Curesearch for Children's Cancer

Curesearch's mission is to fund & support targeted & innovative cancer research with measurable results, & to be the authoritative source of information & resources for all those affected by children's cancer. see schedule o for…

Health
12
Rally Foundation Inc

Rally foundation, a 501(c) (3) non profit organization, empowers volunteers across the country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to find better treatments with fewer long term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

Philanthropy
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Green Beret Foundation; the most unlike its peers is Little Trooper Ranch. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

44 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 44 of the 78 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

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Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
10
Early backer (in before they grew)
43/44
Grantees still filing
31/44
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PORT MANSFIELD: $12,161 · OtherCHAMBER OF COMMERCE PORT MANSFIELDSAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK: $10,000 · OtherSAN ANTONIO FOOD BANKWOMEN ORTHOPAEDIST GLOBAL OUTREACH: $10,000 · OtherWOMEN ORTHOPAEDIST GLOBAL OUTREACHABILITY CONNECTION: $5,000 · OtherCHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE INC: $5,000 · OtherBABY2BABY: $4,225 · Other+50 more: $62,342 · Other+50 moreCHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE INC: $60,000 · ReligionCHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE I…SAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY: $10,000 · AnimalsSAN ANTONI…SAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: $3,190 · AnimalsSAFARI CLU…CONSERVATION FORCE INC: $3,000 · AnimalsCONSERVATI…OPERATION KINDNESS: $2,500 · AnimalsOPERATION …Little Trooper Ranch: $2,500 · AnimalsLittle Tro…+1 more: $500 · AnimalsTBI WARRIOR FOUNDATION: $15,650 · EducationTBI WARRI…STEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $2,000 · EducationSTEPHEN S…FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION: $1,000 · EducationSOLDIER STRONG INC: $1,000 · EducationREEL THANX INC: $5,000 · Human ServicesGREEN BERET FOUNDATION: $3,000 · Human ServicesHUNTER NATION INC: $1,090 · Human ServicesConstruct A Kids Christmas: $850 · Human Services4 PAWS FOR ABILITY INC: $500 · Human ServicesCHILDREN'S HOME OF LUBBOCK AND FAMILY SERVICE AGENCY INC: $500 · Human Services+1 more: $100 · Human ServicesTRINITY OAKS ENTERPRISES: $11,000 · PhilanthropyWISH FOR OUR HEROES INC: $3,500 · Public BenefitMARINE RECONNAISSANCE FOUNDATION: $2,000 · Public BenefitMILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE USA INC: $1,000 · Public Benefit
Other$108,728Religion$60,000Animals$21,690Education$19,650Human Services$11,040Philanthropy$11,000Public Benefit$6,500

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetCHRISTIAN OUTDOOR ALLIANCE INC: $60,000 over 3y, 1.1% of budgetTBI WARRIOR FOUNDATION: $15,650 over 3y, 5.5% of budgetTRINITY OAKS ENTERPRISES: $11,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetSAN ANTONIO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK: $10,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetREEL THANX INC: $5,000 over 3y, 2.0% of budgetBABY2BABY: $4,225 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCOASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION: $3,525 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetWISH FOR OUR HEROES INC: $3,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetSAFARI CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION: $3,190 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCONSERVATION FORCE INC: $3,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetGREEN BERET FOUNDATION: $3,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetNETWORK FOR GOOD: $2,565 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetOPERATION KINDNESS: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMARTIN TRUEX JR FOUNDATION INC: $2,500 over 1y, 0.2% of budgetNATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA: $2,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetMercy Ships International: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSTEPHEN SILLER TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCANCER RESEARCH FUND OF THE DAMON RUNYON-WALTER WINCHELL FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMARINE RECONNAISSANCE FOUNDATION: $2,000 over 1y, 0.9% of budgetWOODSON CENTER: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHOMES FOR OUR TROOPS INC: $2,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetThe Orange Show Foundation: $1,300 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetHUNTER NATION INC: $1,090 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetFOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMOONLIGHT FUND INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetSOLDIER STRONG INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetTHEATRE ASPEN: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetAMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSIRE INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetCAPTAINS FOR CLEAN WATER INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetMILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART OF THE USA INC: $1,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetDEL RIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: $1,000 over 1y, 0.7% of budgetConstruct A Kids Christmas: $850 over 1y, 0.6% of budget4 PAWS FOR ABILITY INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetHILL COUNTRY CRISIS COUNCIL INC: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetSEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY: $500 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetTEXAS LIONS CAMP INC: $200 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCHILDRENS BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetCook Children's Health Care System: $100 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

Greater Houston Commu…Union Pacific Foundat…Shell USA Company Fou…Enterprise Holdings F…Natl Christian Charit…Jpmorgan Chase Founda…Morgan Stanley Global…The Blackbaud Giving …American Endowment Fo…The Pfizer Foundation…Network for GoodCharities Aid Foundat…
Greater Houston Community FoundationTX15.8× affinity7 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: Greater Houston Community Foundation · Union Pacific Foundation · Shell USA Company Foundation · Enterprise Holdings Foundation · Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc · Jpmorgan Chase Foundation · Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc · The Blackbaud Giving Fund · American Endowment Foundation · The Pfizer Foundation Inc · Network for Good · Charities Aid Foundation America

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization David B Terk Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from David B Terk Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 40%1%3%6%10%funder's share of their income ↑0%5%10%15%20%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    4get no government money at all
    10report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    ⤢ axis zoomed · 0–20%
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 78 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2025, released 2025. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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