Associa Cares Inc
Associa Cares, inc. Was established to assist families and communities in crisis as a result of natural or man-made disasters.
Associa Cares Inc at a glance
In short: Associa Cares Inc gave $92K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,000
- +90.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,400
- +90.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,949,684
- -8.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Associa Cares Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TFB Ag Research and Edu Foundation ($50K). Together the top 5 received $92K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 16 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Associa Cares Inc gives
- Giving grew 166% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2021) to $154K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $92K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TFB Ag Research and Edu Foundation Waco, TX | Economic Development | $50,000 |
| Loudoun First Responders Foundation Leesburg, VA | Promoting Public Services | $20,000 |
| The Fraternal Order of Police #9 Foundation Columbus, OH | Promoting Public Services | $12,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue Asheville, NC | To Evacuate, Shelter, and Adopt Rescue Animals | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Inc Pensacola, FL | Promoting Public Services | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,949,684 | $941,462 | $852,268 | $92,000 | 5 | $47,108 |
| 2023 | $3,213,601 | $1,132,750 | $816,065 | $48,250 | 5 | $42,733 |
| 2022 | $2,559,489 | $714,116 | $486,686 | $75,000 | 3 | $10,246 |
| 2021 | $2,362,319 | $579,624 | $298,396 | $34,627 | 3 | $2,914 |
| 2020 | $1,933,891 | $453,734 | $449,647 | $154,400 | Total only | $4,158 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Associa Cares Inc
Based on IRS filings
Associa Cares Inc is a public charity, based in Richardson, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Associa Cares Inc is led by Andrew Fortin, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew Fortin
Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryant Phillips
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Gourlie
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Steele
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luanne Crilly
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauli Wong
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faith Hattier
Director
Director & National Committee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Dodge
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Turner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryce Ross
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Eden Carona
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norma Dean
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Dustan Goodell (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: William Sommers Jr. (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Leslie Baldwin (2023) — Director
- Former: Lisa Locke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Faith Desmet (2020–2021) — Director & National Committee
- Former: Amanda Wojczak (2020) — National Committee
- Former: Anne Brumbalow (2020) — National Committee
- Former: Colleen Burnsed (2020) — National Committee
- Former: Lisa O'Neill (2020) — National Committee
- Former: Stacey Kurck (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Associa Cares Inc
How much does Associa Cares Inc give each year?
Associa Cares Inc gave $92K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $48K across 5 grants.
What is Associa Cares Inc's typical grant size?
Associa Cares Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,000, and its average grant was $18,400, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Associa Cares Inc give grants?
Associa Cares Inc gives mostly in Texas: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (22%) and Ohio (13%).
Does Associa Cares Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Associa Cares Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promoting Public Services" (3 grants).
Who are Associa Cares Inc's largest grantees?
Associa Cares Inc's largest 2024 grantees include TFB Ag Research and Edu Foundation ($50,000), Loudoun First Responders Foundation ($20,000) and The Fraternal Order of Police #9 Foundation ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Associa Cares Inc?
Associa Cares Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $941K.
What is Associa Cares Inc's EIN?
Associa Cares Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5832439. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Associa Cares Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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