Austin Public Education Foundation
Austin ed fund supports austin independent school district by developing and stewarding meaningful public and private partnerships that promote innovation and support opportunities that prepare austin isd students for college, career and life.
Austin Public Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Austin Public Education Foundation gave $551K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $551K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $551,348
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $551,348
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $551,348
- Total assets
- $7,919,427
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Austin Public Education Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Austin Public Education Foundation
Who Austin Public Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Independent School District ($551K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Austin Public Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 549% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2021) to $551K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $551K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Independent School District Austin, TX | Grant to Schools | $551,348 |
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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 | $7,919,427 | $5,328,695 | $4,845,510 | $551,348 | 1 | $268,230 |
| 2023 | $6,480,955 | $3,302,117 | $3,831,266 | $365,000 | 1 | $199,061 |
| 2022 | $5,448,825 | $4,665,833 | $3,683,350 | $300,000 | 1 | $46,982 |
| 2021 | $4,200,254 | $10,676,988 | $7,803,491 | $85,000 | 1 | $72 |
About Austin Public Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Austin Public Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $551K. Net investment income was $268K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Austin Public Education Foundation is led by Doyle Valdez, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 30 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doyle Valdez
Chair
Member → Vice Chair, 2022
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ali Khataw
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremiah Bentley
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Fitzpatrick
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Marcum
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Missy Strittmatter
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Ahart
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Snow White
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Quintanilla
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Guerra
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bazan
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Fisher
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Bose
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Ekwurzel
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Garcia
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelea Youngblood
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oriana Love
Director
Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A. J. Bingham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita Salmon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julian Huerta
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Khib Kugler
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meagan Longley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Knaggs
Secretary
At-Large → Member, 2023
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Padgett
At-Large
Member → At-Large, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Burrell
Treasurer
Secretary → Member, 2023
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leticia Caballero
Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2022
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wallis
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Whitley Chu
Ex-Officio
Ex-Oficio → Ex-Officio, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matias Segura
Ex-Officio
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Borders
Vice Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Larry Graham (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Earley (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Sylvia Maggio (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Tracy Fielder (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Felicia Pena (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: James Nortey (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Ron Reed (2021–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Samantha Halloran (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Yvette Ruiz (2021–2022) — Member
- Former: Anthony Mays (2022) — Member Starting May
- Former: Kristin Ashy (2022) — Member
- Former: Marian Casey (2022) — Member
- Former: Stephanie Elizalde (2022) — At-Large & Member Untul May
- Former: Amy Jones (2021) — Member
- Former: Curtis Page (2021) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Vesna Sviglin (2021) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Austin Public Education Foundation
How much does Austin Public Education Foundation give each year?
Austin Public Education Foundation gave $551K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $365K across 1 grant.
How large is Austin Public Education Foundation?
Austin Public Education Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.3M.
What is Austin Public Education Foundation?
Austin Public Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Austin, TX. It holds $7.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Austin Public Education Foundation operate?
Austin Public Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Austin Public Education Foundation's EIN?
Austin Public Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2654168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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