About Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation
Funding scholarships, programs and facilities in support of championship athletics at Texas A&M.
Focus Areas
collegiate athleticsathletic scholarshipscapital projects/facilitiesstudent-athlete developmentticketing and donor engagementNIL support
Who They Fund
studentsstudent‑athletesschool or community athletic programs
Funding Style
direct scholarship fundingprogram/project support for athleticsrestricted/earmarked support
About Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation
The Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation’s recent giving is dominated by support for Texas A&M University itself, with two very large grants for scholarship and athletic support in 2023 and 2024. That pattern matches its stated role in funding scholarships, programs, and facilities tied to championship athletics at Texas A&M. The foundation’s grantmaking is not broad-based or multi-region; it is local and directed entirely to recipients in Texas. In the latest grants on file, the foundation gave $114,550,900 to Texas A&M University for scholarship and athletic support, followed by $46,750,522 for scholarships and athletic support the prior year. Those awards point to a funding model centered on major institutional support rather than a dispersed portfolio of smaller awards. The foundation also links its work to student-athlete development and athletic program resources, alongside capital projects and facilities. Kathleen Curnutt is listed as the leadership contact, and the organization reports annual grants of $161,301,422 and total assets of $286,161,252 on its latest 990 year on file.
What Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation Funds
Scholarship funding is a central part of the foundation’s work. A 2024 grant of $114,550,900 to Texas A&M University was designated for scholarship and athletic support, showing how closely the foundation ties financial aid to athletics. Athletic program support is another clear theme. In 2023, it awarded $46,750,522 to Texas A&M University for scholarships and athletic support, reinforcing a recurring commitment to the university’s athletic mission. The foundation’s stated focus areas also include capital projects and facilities, student-athlete development, ticketing and donor engagement, and NIL support. Its topic taxonomy further points to athletic scholarships, youth and college athletics support, and athletic program resources such as equipment, teams, and coaching.
How Texas A&M University 12th Man Foundation Gives
The foundation’s grant size profile is concentrated at a very high level: p25 is $63,700,616, median grant size is $80,650,711, and p75 is $97,600,806. The recent record shows repeat support for the same institutional recipient across consecutive years, with major awards in both 2023 and 2024. It does not fund individuals and is not reported as making program-related investments. The pattern is restricted and institution-centered, with grants directed to athletics-related purposes rather than an open, public application portfolio.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$114.6M
Total Assets
$286.2M
Total Revenue
$121M
Total Expenses
$133.3M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $63.7M and $97.6M, with a median of $80.7M.
25th Percentile
$63.7M
Median
$80.7M
75th Percentile
$97.6M
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
About 100% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
KATHLEEN CURNUTT
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