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The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation: 79 grants to organizations, $2.3 million (tax year ended December 2025)

The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation, a private foundation in Victoria, TX, paid 79 grants to organizations totaling $2,270,990 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 28, 2026. The largest was $560,400 to Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption Center in Victoria, TX for operating support for pet shelter and adoption agency.

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EIN
742527227
Based in
Victoria, TX
Assets
$52,646,027
Grants paid
$2,270,990
Tax year ended
December 2025

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025

From the Form 990-PF filed May 28, 2026, IRS object ID 202641489349100759. It reported $2,270,990 in grants paid; 79 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption CenterVictoria, TXOperating support for pet shelter and adoption agency$560,400apps.irs.gov
Trinity Episcopal SchoolVictoria, TXCapital campaign$500,000apps.irs.gov
Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach IncVictoria, TXRoad to hope campaign for new recovery center to provide access to lifesaving residential treatment services in & around victoria, tx for individuals and families suffering with substance use and mentMental health and crisis intervention$75,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels South TexasVictoria, TXOperational support to provide nutrition that supports independent living for seniorsFood, agriculture and nutrition$75,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of the Golden CrescentVictoria, TXFunding to feed the hungry in victoria countyFood, agriculture and nutrition$60,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyVictoria, TXFunding to help meet human needs$60,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Bach Festival Association IncVictoria, TXUnderwriting of operations and annual festivalsArts, culture and humanities$55,000apps.irs.gov
Christ's KitchenVictoria, TXProvide meals for the hungry in victoria$50,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria College Foundation IncVictoria, TXAnnual funding of hewitt endowmentPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
County of Refugio - Dennis M O'Connor LibraryRefugio, TXLibrary operations$40,000apps.irs.gov
Gulf Bend CenterVictoria, TXOperational support to improve the customers' functioning and quality of life$40,000apps.irs.gov
Midcoast Construction AcademyVictoria, TXFunding to promote and educate students and jobseekers about the construction industry and develop skilled labor through pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.$40,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Center for the Arts (rockport Art Association Inc)Rockport, TXFunding for art gala and youth art classes$31,000apps.irs.gov
Golden Crescent Habitat for HumanityVictoria, TXOperating funds designated for victoria county$30,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Maritime Museum Association IncRockport, TXFunding for exhibit improvementsArts, culture and humanities$30,000apps.irs.gov
Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc (casa)Victoria, TXSupport for the mission to utilize trained volunteers appointed by the court to advocate for the best interests of the children and families served by casa.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kathryn O'Connor FoundationVictoria, TXFunding for the operations and maintenance of st. dennis church$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mid-Coast Family ServicesVictoria, TXSupport the mission to empower children, adults, and families to live life free from family violence, homelessness, sexual assault, and substance abuseHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan's WonderlandSan Antonio, TXFunding to achieve mission of inclusion: bringing together those with & without disabilities for fun and a better understanding of one another in a colorful & non-judgmental atmosphere.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Texas A&M University - Victoria CampusVictoria, TXInternship program for victoria campus$25,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Episcopal ChurchVictoria, TXOperations and other charitable needs of the church$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Vine SchoolVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality education to children with autismEducation$22,500apps.irs.gov
Citizens Medical FoundationVictoria, TXFund purchase of wound care chairs$17,090apps.irs.gov
South Texas Zoological Society - the Texas ZooVictoria, TXSupport for transformation expansion and zoo operations.$17,000apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross - Coastal Bend ChapterCorpus Christi, TXOperating funds to provide critical support in the face of emergencies, including trained volunteers, safe shelter, warm meals and direct financial assistance.$15,000apps.irs.gov
Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TXSupport for the mission to cultivate belonging for people of all ages & abilities by creating accessible, empowering, & intentional camp experiences in a coastal environment.Human services$15,000apps.irs.gov
Refugio County Elderly ServicesRefugio, TXSupport to provide safe, inexpensive transportation and home delivered meals for the elderly of refugio county$15,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Fair Association Inc- Victoria Livestock ShowVictoria, TXOperational support for livestock show$15,000apps.irs.gov
100 Club of Aransas CountyFulton, TXProvide support for the law enforcement community with funds for necessary itemsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bastrop County Animal Shelter HelpersBastrop, TXOperating support for pet shelter and adoption agency$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society IncCollege Station, TXOperating funds to educate owners and help equines in need of assistanceAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Discovery Museum IncVictoria, TXOperational support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hope of South Texas Inc - Child Advocacy CenterVictoria, TXOperational support for the mission to reduce the trauma of child abuse by assisting in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and ongoing treatment.$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice of South Texas IncVictoria, TXOperational support - provide medical care & supplies to the terminally ill$10,000apps.irs.gov
Presbyterian Day SchoolVictoria, TXOperational support for early childhood education$10,000apps.irs.gov
Promise PointeVictoria, TXFunding to help build tiny home cottages to help end homelessness through communityHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Theatre VictoriaVictoria, TXOperational support to provide the residents of victoria various theatrical productions$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria 100 ClubVictoria, TXProvide support for law enforcement and emergency services in the community$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria CollegeVictoria, TXOperational support for the museum of the coastal bend$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County 4-H (victoria Adult Leaders Assoc)Victoria, TXFunding for scholarships and to provide quality educational opportunities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County United Way IncVictoria, TXCreate opportunities for a better life for victoria county residents$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Preservation IncVictoria, TXFunding to support the victoria county master planArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Regional Museum Association IncVictoria, TXNave advocate sponsorship - support for nave museumArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Symphony Society IncVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality educational opportunities and promotion of the artsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Perpetual Help Home IncVictoria, TXProvide funds to provide stable transitional housing to women as they make positive life changesHuman services$8,000apps.irs.gov
Warrior's WeekendVictoria, TXSupport for annual victoria warrior's weekend$7,500apps.irs.gov
Aransas County Historical SocietyRockport, TXOperational support to protect and preserve historical artifacts specific to our unique coastal area as well as to promote the appreciation of history in aransas county$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bluebonnet Youth RanchYoakum, TXSupport for annual golf event and operating funds for the prevention of cruelty to childrenHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America - South Texas CouncilCorpus Christi, TXPrepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling the values of the scout oath and law$5,000apps.irs.gov
Cat Friends Rescue of RockportRockport, TXOperational support to provide medical attention and locate homes for cats & kittens in aransas county$5,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation Fighting Blindness IncBaltimore, MDSupport of research for prevention, treatments and vision restoration for degenerative retinal diseases.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Fulton MansionFulton, TXProvide support for the fulton mansion state historic siteArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission - Presidio La BahiaGoliad, TXMuseum operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fulton Volunteer Fire Department IncFulton, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of Greater South TexasVictoria, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Inez Volunteer Fire DepartmentInez, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior League of Victoria TX IncVictoria, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pet Adoptions of Cuero IncCuero, TXSupport of shelter operationsAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Refugio Volunteer Fire DepartmentRefugio, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Volunteer Fire Department IncRockport, TXVolunteer fire department operationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Joseph High SchoolVictoria, TXJubilee fundraiser donation for operational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Joseph High SchoolVictoria, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TXOperational supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Ballet TheatreVictoria, TXOperational supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria College Foundation IncVictoria, TXFunding for the museum of the coastal bendPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County Volunteer Fire DepartmentTelferner, TXOperational supportPublic and societal benefit$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Fine Arts Association IncVictoria, TXScholarships and fine arts opportunities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Social ClubVictoria, TXSupport for casa benefit by kevin morbyPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the History Center for Aransas CountyFulton, TXOperational support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department IncRockport, TXVolunteer fire department operationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$3,000apps.irs.gov
Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum IncCuero, TXSupport the mission to preserve the ranching and western heritage of south central texas.Arts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
The Vine SchoolVictoria, TXSupport for annual fundraising eventEducation$2,500apps.irs.gov
Victoria Rotary Foundation IncVictoria, TXOperational supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Humane Society & Adoption Center of Rockport-FultonFulton, TXUnderwriting the annual friends of the animals galaunderwriting of annual fundraising gala$2,000apps.irs.gov
Texas A&M Foundation - Dr Barrett EndowmentCollege Station, TXScholarships$2,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of the Golden Crescent IncVictoria, TXOperational support - annual friends of youth campaign$2,000apps.irs.gov
Christmas On the BeachRockport, TXOperating support for christmas lights displayPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County Master Gardener AssociationVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality educational opportunitiesEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Fair Association Inc- Victoria Livestock ShowVictoria, TXSupport for ag mechanic show$1,000apps.irs.gov

Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024

From the Form 990-PF filed May 8, 2025, IRS object ID 202501289349100220. It reported $1,840,000 in grants paid; 76 grants to organizations are listed.

RecipientLocationPurposeCauseAmountSource
Dorothy H O'Connor Pet Adoption CenterVictoria, TXFunding for memorial bench and operating support for pet shelter and adoption agency$388,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Episcopal SchoolVictoria, TXCapital campaign$200,000apps.irs.gov
St Joseph High SchoolVictoria, TXSupport for security expansion$135,000apps.irs.gov
Meals On Wheels South TexasVictoria, TXOperational support to provide nutrition that supports independent living for seniorsFood, agriculture and nutrition$100,000apps.irs.gov
Food Bank of the Golden CrescentVictoria, TXFunding to feed the hungry in victoria countyFood, agriculture and nutrition$60,000apps.irs.gov
Salvation ArmyVictoria, TXFunding to help meet human needs and support for annual dinner event.$60,000apps.irs.gov
Christ's KitchenVictoria, TXProvide meals for the hungry in victoria$50,000apps.irs.gov
Gulf Bend CenterVictoria, TXOperational support for the wellness community housing program$50,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria College Foundation IncVictoria, TXAnnual funding of hewitt endowmentPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$50,000apps.irs.gov
County of Refugio - Dennis M O'Connor LibraryRefugio, TXLibrary operations$40,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Bach Festival Association IncVictoria, TXUnderwriting of operations and annual festivalArts, culture and humanities$40,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Preservation IncVictoria, TXFunding to preserve the 1940 county jail and operational supportArts, culture and humanities$37,500apps.irs.gov
South Texas Zoological Society - the Texas ZooVictoria, TXSupport for transformation expansion and zoo operations.$37,000apps.irs.gov
Billy T Cattan Recovery Outreach IncVictoria, TXRoad to hope campaign for new recovery center to provide access to lifesaving residential treatment services in victoria, tx for individuals and families suffering with substance use and mental healthMental health and crisis intervention$30,000apps.irs.gov
Golden Crescent Habitat for HumanityVictoria, TXOperating funds designated for victoria county$30,000apps.irs.gov
Midcoast Construction AcademyVictoria, TXFunding to support building expansion and to promote and educate students and jobseekers about the construction industry and develop skilled labor through pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships.$30,000apps.irs.gov
Golden Crescent Court Appointed Special Advocates Inc (casa)Victoria, TXOperating funds for the prevention of cruelty to children$25,000apps.irs.gov
Kathryn O'Connor FoundationVictoria, TXFunding for the operations and repairs of st. dennis church$25,000apps.irs.gov
Mid-Coast Family ServicesVictoria, TXPrevent homelessness, family violence & sexual assaultHuman services$25,000apps.irs.gov
Morgan's WonderlandSan Antonio, TXFunding to achieve mission of inclusion: bringing together those with & without disabilities for fun and a better understanding of one another in a colorful & non-judgmental atmosphere.$25,000apps.irs.gov
The Vine SchoolVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality education to children with autismEducation$25,000apps.irs.gov
Trinity Episcopal ChurchVictoria, TXOperations and other charitable needs of the church$25,000apps.irs.gov
University of Houston-VictoriaVictoria, TXInternship program$25,000apps.irs.gov
Crossroads Guardians of HopeVictoria, TXSupport project tickled pinkHuman services$20,000apps.irs.gov
100 Club of Aransas CountyFulton, TXProvide support for the law enforcement community with funds for necessary itemsPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bastrop County Animal ShelterBastrop, TXOperating support for pet shelter and adoption agency$10,000apps.irs.gov
Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society IncCollege Station, TXOperating funds to educate owners and help equines in need of assistanceAnimal-related$10,000apps.irs.gov
Cat Tales Rescue TexasRockport, TXOperational support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Children's Discovery Museum IncVictoria, TXOperational support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Hospice of South Texas IncVictoria, TXOperational support - assistance to the terminally ill$10,000apps.irs.gov
Presbyterian Day SchoolVictoria, TXOperational support for early childhood education$10,000apps.irs.gov
Promise PointeVictoria, TXFunding to help build tiny home cottages to help end homelessness through communityHousing and shelter$10,000apps.irs.gov
Refugio County Elderly ServicesRefugio, TXOperational support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Theatre VictoriaVictoria, TXOperational support to provide the residents of victoria various theatrical productions$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria 100 ClubVictoria, TXProvide support for law enforcement and emergency services in the community$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria College Foundation IncVictoria, TXFunding for the museum of the coastal bendPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County United Way IncVictoria, TXCreate opportunities for a better life for victoria county residents$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Regional Museum Association IncVictoria, TXUnderwriting of fundraising galaArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Symphony Society IncVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality educational opportunities and promotion of the artsArts, culture and humanities$10,000apps.irs.gov
Perpetual Help Home IncVictoria, TXProvide funds to provide stable transitional housing to women as they make positive life changesHuman services$8,000apps.irs.gov
Warrior's WeekendVictoria, TXSupport for annual victoria warrior's weekend$7,500apps.irs.gov
American Red Cross - Crossroads ChapterVictoria, TXOperating funds for the prevention of human suffering in the face of emergencies$7,000apps.irs.gov
Aransas County Historical SocietyRockport, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bastrop Opera HouseBastrop, TXOperating supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Bluebonnet Youth RanchYoakum, TXSupport for annual golf event and operating funds for the prevention of cruelty to childrenHuman services$5,000apps.irs.gov
Boy Scouts of America - South Texas CouncilCorpus Christi, TXPrepare young people to make ethical choices by instilling the values of the scout oath and law$5,000apps.irs.gov
Foundation Fighting Blindness IncColumbia, MDSupport of research for prevention, treatments and vision restoration for degenerative retinal diseases.Medical research$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the Fulton MansionFulton, TXProvide support for the fulton mansion state historic siteArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Fulton Volunteer Fire Department IncFulton, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Girl Scouts of Greater South TexasVictoria, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Hope of South Texas Inc - Child Advocacy CenterVictoria, TXOperational support for the mission to reduce the trauma of child abuse by assisting in the investigation, assessment, prosecution, and ongoing treatment.$5,000apps.irs.gov
Inez Volunteer Fire DepartmentInez, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Junior League of Victoria TX IncVictoria, TXUnderwriting of annual charity ball$5,000apps.irs.gov
Pet Adoptions of Cuero IncCuero, TXSupport of shelter operationsAnimal-related$5,000apps.irs.gov
Presidio La Bahia FoundationGoliad, TXMuseum operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Refugio Volunteer Fire DepartmentRefugio, TXVolunteer fire department operations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Center for the Arts (rockport Art Association Inc)Rockport, TXFunding for general operations and underwriting of annual art gala$5,000apps.irs.gov
Rockport Volunteer Fire Department IncRockport, TXVolunteer fire department operationsPublic safety, disaster preparedness and relief$5,000apps.irs.gov
St Joseph High SchoolVictoria, TXJubilee fundraiser donation for operational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Maritime Museum Association IncRockport, TXAnnual gala donation and operational supportArts, culture and humanities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TXOperational supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria College Foundation IncVictoria, TXSupport for the museum of the coastal bend's ranching expansionPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County 4-HVictoria, TXFunding for scholarships and to provide quality educational opportunities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County Volunteer Fire DepartmentVictoria, TXOperational support$5,000apps.irs.gov
Friends of the History Center for Aransas CountyFulton, TXOperational support$3,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Ballet TheatreVictoria, TXOperational supportArts, culture and humanities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Fine Arts Association IncVictoria, TXScholarships and fine arts opportunities$3,000apps.irs.gov
Chisholm Trail Heritage MuseumCuero, TXCapital campaignArts, culture and humanities$2,500apps.irs.gov
Victoria Rotary Foundation IncVictoria, TXOperational supportPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$2,500apps.irs.gov
Humane Society & Adoption Center of Rockport-FultonFulton, TXOperating support for pet shelter and adoption agencyunderwriting of annual fundraising gala$2,000apps.irs.gov
Lamar Volunteer Fire Department IncFulton, TXVolunteer fire department operations$2,000apps.irs.gov
Texas A&M Foundation - Dr Barrett EndowmentCollege Station, TXScholarships$2,000apps.irs.gov
YMCA of the Golden Crescent IncVictoria, TXOperational support$2,000apps.irs.gov
Christmas On the BeachRockport, TXOperating support for christmas lights displayPhilanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations$1,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria County Master Gardener AssociationVictoria, TXFunding to provide quality educational opportunitiesEnvironment$1,000apps.irs.gov
Victoria Livestock Show IncVictoria, TXSupport for ag mechanic show$1,000apps.irs.gov

Causes funded

From grants whose recipient has a cause.

States funded

Recipient stateGranted
Texas$4,100,990
Maryland$10,000

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