Ways to give
Put money behind the people who power South Texas.
Pick whichever way suits you. Every gift supports the same mission — oilfield families and communities in this region.
Make a gift
Give online
A one-time gift of any size, or a monthly commitment that lets the Foundation plan ahead. Monthly donors are the backbone of a young foundation — even $25 a month is a table's worth of support over a year.
You'll receive an emailed receipt immediately with everything you need for your taxes.
- One-time gift — card or bank transfer, any amount.
- Monthly giving — steady support, cancel any time.
- Give in honor of someone — add a name and we'll note it.
Give securely online
One-time or monthly, by card or bank transfer. Your receipt is emailed the moment your gift goes through.
Giving is processed by Givebutter, the Foundation's secure donation platform. Prefer to give by check? The mailing address is below.
Other ways
Four more ways to help
By mail
Checks payable to South Texas Energy Foundation.
5150 Broadway St, No. 273
San Antonio, TX 78209
Sponsor an event
Company sponsorships from $1,000 to $5,000, with recognition in front of the South Texas industry.
In-kind & auction items
Bar, food, dealers and tables, lodging, or raffle and auction items. Credited at fair market value.
Employer matching
Many operators and service companies match employee gifts. Ask your HR department and double your impact.
Where it goes
What your gift funds
In 2026, the Foundation's giving is focused and direct: the Oil Baron's Classic benefits Brian Clepp and the family of Omar Mendiola. As the Foundation grows, giving expands to scholarships for the next generation of the workforce and community investment grants across South Texas.
The board serves without compensation, which keeps overhead low. Payment processing and real operating costs still exist, and we account for them honestly rather than claiming every dollar passes straight through.
Your receipt & tax deduction
South Texas Energy Foundation is a Texas nonprofit corporation recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). EIN 42-2246410. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Where you receive something of value in return — a seat at the event, tournament entry, a sponsored table — only the amount above the fair market value of those goods and services is deductible. Your receipt states both figures.
The Foundation does not provide tax advice. Consult your tax professional about your particular situation.
Questions before you give?
Talk to a real person. There are only three of us and we all answer our own email.