Bear Creek Elementary PTA
Supporting the students and teachers of Bear Creek Elementary School.
Bear Creek Elementary PTA at a glance
In short: Bear Creek Elementary PTA gave $46K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $45,584
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $22,792
- Median grant
- $22,792
- Total assets
- $119,876
- +59.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Bear Creek Elementary PTA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bear Creek Elementary School ($32K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($13,619), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Elementary School Austin, TX | Furniture and equipment purchased for Bear Creek Elementary including community room furniture and cafeteria chairs and an outdoor sensory pathway and playground hoops plus grounds maintenance | $31,965 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $13,619 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $119,876 | $176,094 | $131,288 | $45,584 | 2 |
| 2025 | $75,037 | $47,759 | $43,894 | — | — |
| 2024 | $71,172 | $30,011 | $85,381 | — | — |
| 2023 | $126,542 | $83,663 | $28,233 | — | — |
| 2022 | $70,172 | $88,889 | $40,313 | — | — |
About Bear Creek Elementary PTA
Based on IRS filings
Bear Creek Elementary PTA is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bear Creek Elementary PTA is led by Chris Maguire, President since 2026 (on filings since 2023); none of the 16 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Chris Maguire
President
Vice President Membership → Vice President, 2025
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Raley
Arts in Education Chair
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Pardue
Cac Representative
President → Vice President Communications, 2023
Vice President Communications → Cac Representative, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaci Kelleher
Parliamentarian
President → Parlimentarian, 2025
Parlimentarian → Parliamentarian, 2026
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Garcia
7th Vice President Membership
Vice President Programs → Vice President Membership, 2025
Vice President Membership → 7th Vice President Membership, 2026
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Woods
2nd Vice President Programs
Vice President Fundraising → 2nd Vice President Programs, 2026
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah McGarry
Volunteer Coordinator
Secretary → Volunteer Coordinator, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kaitlyn Cautero
Vice President
Acpta Delegate → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ramos
Committee Coordinator
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxanne Contreras
3rd Vice President Events
Vice President Events → 3rd Vice President Events, 2026
On filings since 2025
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Camden
5th Vice President Ways Means
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marta Fores Sulla
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Goodwin
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nery Gouldner
4th Vice President Fundraising
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pauline See
6th Vice President Communications
New on the 2026 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theressa Lewis
School Principal
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: LeeAnn Torrez (2023–2025) — Vice President Ways & Means
- Former: Matt Shead (2023–2025) — President
- Former: Ashley Steele (2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Chhaya Zade (2025) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Heather Quigley (2025) — Volunteer Coordinator
- Former: Leah Derton (2025) — Vice President Communications
- Former: Melanie Plummer (2025) — Hospitality
- Former: Lauren Ibarra (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Erica Green (2023–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Jenilee Ramirez (2023–2024) — Hospitality
- Former: Jessica Cathey (2023–2024) — Parlimentarian
- Former: Mel Safi (2023–2024) — Vice President Events
- Former: Melinda Sandoval (2023–2024) — Cac Representative
- Former: Alex Hickey (2024) — Vice President Ways & Means
- Former: Dani DeLuna (2024) — Arts in Education Chair
- Former: Holly Evers (2024) — Acpta Delegate
- Former: Sarah Gagliardi (2024) — Volunteer Coordinator
- Former: Vanessa Ochoa (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Elizabeth Winetrobe (2023) — Hospitality
- Former: Judy Kenney (2023) — Volunteer Coordinator
- Former: Kate Duhon (2023) — Arts in Education Chair
- Former: Shelly Duggal (2023) — Vice President Fundraising
- Former: Summer Rottinger (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Anush Krishnamurthy (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ashley Vaccarino (2022) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "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 Bear Creek Elementary PTA
How much does Bear Creek Elementary PTA give each year?
Bear Creek Elementary PTA gave $46K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Bear Creek Elementary PTA?
Bear Creek Elementary PTA reported $120K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $176K.
Where does Bear Creek Elementary PTA operate?
Bear Creek Elementary PTA has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Bear Creek Elementary PTA's EIN?
Bear Creek Elementary PTA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1445173. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
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