East Foundation

the east foundation is a non-profit tax-exempt organization established in 2007 upon the passing of robert c. east. the foundation operates six ranches across approximately 217,000 acres of south texas native rangelands making it one of the largest private landowners in both texas and the nation. with administrative offices in san antonio, the foundation deploys a staff of over 40 throughout south texas to meets its mission to promote the advancement of land stewardship through ranching, science, and education. to fulfill its mission, the foundation: -uses its land as a working laboratory where scientists and managers work together to address issues important to wildlife, rangeland management and overall ranch productivity. -through good land stewardship, ensures that ranching and wildlife management work together in order to conserve healthy rangelands. -influences public policy by ensuring our government and universities have land stewards’ best interests in mind. -builds future leaders through programs that introduce students to private land stewardship. -invests in professional development for the next generation of land stewards through internships, graduate fellowships, and close engagements with university programs. -maintains its legacy by upholding the east family’s vision and values established more than a century ago. follow our other socials! instagram - @eastfoundation facebook - @east foundation twitter - @east_foundation