The John A. & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Trust concentrates its giving on Catholic and faith-based community institutions in Texas, with a notable emphasis on preserving Polish Catholic heritage and supporting local parish-based social services. Grants are typically unrestricted and aimed at capital campaigns, community centers, schools, and faith media; the foundation also makes some international youth development gifts. Recipients are often repeat grantees and regional organizations tied to the Archdiocese or local ethnic heritage sites.
A defining feature of John a & Mary Pollock Yanta Memorial Tr is its sustained support for the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, which received one of the largest recent grants at $535,394 in 2024 and another $225,038 in 2025. That pattern sits alongside sizable unrestricted gifts to Catholic institutions that anchor parish, school, and diocesan life in Texas. The trust’s recent awards include $500,000 for the On The Way - Andale Capital Campaign in San Antonio, $200,000 for the Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center, and $160,300 for Holy Cross Catholic Academy in Amarillo. Across the record, the foundation uses flexible grants rather than tightly restricted project awards, and its recipients include churches, schools, diocesan entities, a faith-based radio network, and Catholic service organizations. The giving pattern also shows repeated support for the same organizations over multiple years, especially in San Antonio, Panna Maria, and Amarillo. Internationally, the trust has also supported Catholic youth-development work through VIDES USA, extending its Catholic giving beyond local parish institutions.
Polish Catholic heritage preservation is a core theme. The trust awarded $535,394 in 2024 and $225,038 in 2025 to the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, both as unrestricted grants. In parish-based community support, it gave $200,000 to the Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center and $52,186 to St Paul Community Center, also unrestricted. Catholic education is another clear line of support: Holy Cross Catholic Academy received $160,300, St Joseph Catholic School received $40,000, and St James (The Apostle) Catholic School received $15,300. Faith-based media appears as well, through a $69,000 grant to La Promesa Foundation Guadalupe Radio Network.
Typical grants are modest for many recipients, with a p25 of $250 and a median of $600, but the upper quartile reaches $32,000, showing a mix of small gifts and larger institutional awards. The trust is a regional funder and gives repeatedly to the same organizations across years, including the Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, the Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center, and the Diocese of Amarillo. Its grants are described as unrestricted, indicating flexible use rather than tightly designated project funding. The organization also makes grants to institutions outside Texas, including Chicago and Michigan, while remaining heavily Texas-centered.
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Most grants fall between $250 and $32K, with a median of $600.
25th Percentile
$250
Median
$600
75th Percentile
$32K
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Concentrated, high-dollar, largely unrestricted grants to a small number of repeat, regionally-focused faith-based organizations and capital campaigns; a mix of occasional international program support but primarily local/regional funding.
Notable grantees: Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria, On The Way - Andale (capital campaign), Archdiocese of San Antonio / St. Paul Community Center, Diocese of Amarillo, VIDES USA (Volunteers International for Development, Education and Solidarity)
Grant dollars are concentrated in Texas, and 68% of grants go to recipients in the foundation’s headquarters state. San Antonio appears often, along with Amarillo, Panna Maria, and Midland. Outside Texas, the recent-grants list includes Chicago, IL and Orchard Lake, MI. The recipient country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.
The recent grants point to Catholic and faith-based institutions: a Polish heritage center, parish community centers, diocesan entities, Catholic schools, a Catholic radio network, Catholic charities, and a youth-development group. Many awards are unrestricted, suggesting broad support for operating or capital needs within those institutions.
Yes. The Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria appears in both 2024 and 2025, the Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center appears in 2024 and 2023, the Diocese of Amarillo appears in 2025 and 2024, and The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America appears in 2025 and 2024.
The distribution is wide. The typical grant size is $250 at the 25th percentile, $600 at the median, and $32,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards range from small gifts like $1,300 and $1,400 to major grants above $500,000.
Most grants go to Texas recipients, and 68% of grants are to organizations in the headquarters state. San Antonio, Amarillo, Panna Maria, and Midland show up repeatedly in the recent-grants list, while Chicago, IL and Orchard Lake, MI appear outside Texas.
Most recent awards are labeled unrestricted grants. The list also includes a capital campaign gift for On The Way - Andale and support for Catholic schools, parish community centers, diocesan entities, heritage preservation, and faith-based media.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman | Panna Maria, TX | $660,675 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center | San Antonio, TX | $372,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ | Prayer Town, TX | $191,964 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Archdiocese Of San Antonio C/O Most Reverend Michael J Boulette | San Antonio, TX | $171,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Diocese of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | $80,000 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America | Chicago, IL | $28,036 | 2026 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman | Panna Maria, TX | $225,038 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Diocese of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | $105,180 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center | San Antonio, TX | $104,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America | Chicago, IL | $37,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ | Prayer Town, TX | $32,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman | Panna Maria, TX | $535,394 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center | San Antonio, TX | $200,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Hope for the Future | San Antonio, TX | $100,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| La Promesa Foundation Guadalupe Radio Network | Midland, TX | $69,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Diocese of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | $68,606 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Volunteers International for Development Educ and Solidarity VIDES USA | San Antonio, TX | $67,250 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America | Chicago, IL | $30,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ | Prayer Town, TX | $25,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Friends of Christus SantaRose Foundation Attn Terry Kyle CEO | San Antonio, TX | $12,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Orchard Lake Schools | Orchard Lake, MI | $5,000 | 2024 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| On The Way - Andale Capital Campaign | San Antonio, TX | $500,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Holy Cross Catholic Academy | Amarillo, TX | $160,300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria | PANNA MARIA, TX | $130,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Vides USA | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $60,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| ST PAUL COMMUNITY CENTER | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $52,186 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| St Joseph Catholic School | Amarillo, TX | $40,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| St James (The Apostle) Catholic School | San Antonio, TX | $15,300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Assumption Seminary of Texas | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| St Ann Catholic Church Rev Father Ricardo Ramirez | San Antonio, TX | $15,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Catholic Charities ofthe Texas Panhandle | Amarillo, TX | $10,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| St Paul Catholic Church | San Antonio, TX | $2,990 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Friends of Christus Santa Rose Foundatio n | San Antonio, TX | $2,500 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Guadalupe Radio Network | Midland, TX | $1,400 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| DISCIPLES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST | PRAYER TOWN, TX | $1,300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| KOSCIUSKO FOUNDATION | New York, NY | $1,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Ukranian Catholic Education Foundation | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $1,000 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH | San Antonio, TX | $600 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Allied Womens Center | San Antonio, TX | $600 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Pontifical North American College | WASHINGTON, DC | $500 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Immaculate heart of Mary Catholic Church | San Antonio, TX | $500 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| TEC CONFERENCE | METAIRIE, LA | $500 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Catholic Near East Wefare Association | New York, NY | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| ST VALENTINE CATHOLIC RADIO | AMARILLO, TX | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| GUADALUPE HOME-ARCHDIOCESE SAN ANTONIO | San Antonio, TX | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Divine Office | Holladay, UT | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| Missionhurst CICM | Arlington, VA | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America | Chicago, IL | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
| The Catholic TV Network | Watertown, MA | $300 | 2023 | UNRESTRICTED GRANT |
Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman
$660,675UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center
$372,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ
$191,964UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Archdiocese Of San Antonio C/O Most Reverend Michael J Boulette
$171,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Diocese of Amarillo
$80,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America
$28,036UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman
$225,038UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Diocese of Amarillo
$105,180UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center
$104,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America
$37,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ
$32,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria Al Notzon Chairman
$535,394UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Archdiocese of San Antonio St Paul Community Center
$200,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Hope for the Future
$100,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Diocese of Amarillo
$68,606UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Volunteers International for Development Educ and Solidarity VIDES USA
$67,250UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America
$30,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Disciples of The Lord Jesus Christ
$25,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Friends of Christus SantaRose Foundation Attn Terry Kyle CEO
$12,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Orchard Lake Schools
$5,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
On The Way - Andale Capital Campaign
$500,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Holy Cross Catholic Academy
$160,300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Polish Heritage Center at Panna Maria
$130,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Vides USA
$60,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
ST PAUL COMMUNITY CENTER
$52,186UNRESTRICTED GRANT
St Joseph Catholic School
$40,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
St James (The Apostle) Catholic School
$15,300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
$15,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Assumption Seminary of Texas
$15,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
St Ann Catholic Church Rev Father Ricardo Ramirez
$15,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Catholic Charities ofthe Texas Panhandle
$10,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
St Paul Catholic Church
$2,990UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Friends of Christus Santa Rose Foundatio n
$2,500UNRESTRICTED GRANT
DISCIPLES OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST
$1,300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
KOSCIUSKO FOUNDATION
$1,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Ukranian Catholic Education Foundation
$1,000UNRESTRICTED GRANT
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC CHURCH
$600UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Allied Womens Center
$600UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Pontifical North American College
$500UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Immaculate heart of Mary Catholic Church
$500UNRESTRICTED GRANT
TEC CONFERENCE
$500UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Catholic Near East Wefare Association
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
ST VALENTINE CATHOLIC RADIO
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
GUADALUPE HOME-ARCHDIOCESE SAN ANTONIO
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Divine Office
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
Missionhurst CICM
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States of America
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT
The Catholic TV Network
$300UNRESTRICTED GRANT