Central Texas Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Central Texas Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brownwood, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $234,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$234,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $227,000 the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $227,000 | 21 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $234,000 | 21 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Central Texas Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Central Texas Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $234,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Food for various hunger ministries programs | $40,000 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center | To help fund free hot lunches for all adult associates who are mild to moderately mentally and physically challenged in group home facility | $30,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Bldg Project | Funding for the student and community use outdoor pavilion | $25,000 |
| Individual | To supplement funding for food for the on-site feeding program | $20,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Scholarships | Tuition assistance for qualifying students from the brown county area | $18,000 |
| American Red Cross Big Country Chap | Aid for single and multi-unit family disaster victims in brown county and adjacent counties | $15,000 |
| Corinne T Smith Animal Shelter | To assist in the purchase of animal care supplies and expenses | $12,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter | Assist with operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Lyric Performing Arts Co | To assist with program costs, instructional support, & funding more participants | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails | To help purchase equipment for the outdoor camp program at camp billy gibbons | $7,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Nurse's Fund | To aid in the purchase of various small medical equipment & supplies | $5,000 |
| Brownwood Community Public Library | To assist with purchasing books, e-books, and audio books | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Brown County | Assistance for janitorial supplies & expenses | $5,000 |
| Individual | Assistance with operational costs for free after school child care program | $5,000 |
| Wav Project | To aid in funding direct client assistance and operating expenses of the shelter for abuse victims | $5,000 |
| Winchell Volunteer Fire Department | To assist with repair costs to multiple fire trucks | $5,000 |
| Individual | Improvements & repairs to a donated building for the organization's office | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Pregnancy Care Center | Help with general program operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Brownwood Area Community Garden | Assistance with operations of the community garden to distribute fresh produce to area food programs | $3,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | To help fund the coach enrichment camp for spouses and families of coaches | $2,500 |
| Brown County Toys for Kids | To assist in purchasing shelving to store children's christmas gifts | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harold Hogan
- Robert Porter
- Carter Sharpe
- Tom Munson
- Paul Waldrop Jr
Questions people ask
Does Central Texas Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Central Texas Foundation Inc give?
$234,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Central Texas Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Harold Hogan (Trustee), Robert Porter (President), Carter Sharpe (Trustee) and Tom Munson (Secy/Treas) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Central Texas Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and faith communities.