Born Again Emporium Inc
Born Again Emporium Inc is a Form 990 public charity based in Smithville, Texas. It is a local, volunteer-run thrift store established in 2014; its website says proceeds from sales support human services and community organizations in Smithville and surrounding areas.
Born Again Emporium Inc at a glance
In short: Born Again Emporium Inc reported $255K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). 56% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $255,065 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $184,427
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $443,116
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $415,181
- +20.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Born Again Emporium Inc
- How to Apply
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The organization’s grant application page invites qualified organizations serving basic human needs in Smithville and surrounding areas to apply. No application materials or submission process are specified in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 524 - 1642 Ne Loop 230, Smithville, TX 78957
Phone: (512) 237-2060
Website: https://bornagaine.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Born Again Emporium Inc
Who Born Again Emporium Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The stated grantmaking area is the Smithville, Texas community and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Born Again Emporium Inc open to new grantees?
56%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 10 of 18 grantees (56%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $62K (2020) to $263K (2024). In 2025 it reported $255K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Soc of St Vincent de Paul Smithville, TX | Rent utilities etc assist | $20,000 |
| Smithville Ministerial Smithville, TX | Funds for needy | $20,000 |
| Angels Unaware Flatonia, TX | Backpack program | $15,000 |
| Feed the Need Mission Bastrop, TX | Feed low income | $10,000 |
| Smithville Comm Clinic Smithville, TX | Dental Mental Health | $10,000 |
| Smithville Police Assoc Smithville, TX | Bullet proof vests etc | $10,000 |
| Combined Community Action Giddings, TX | Provide lunch for elderly | $8,500 |
| Smithville Workforce Train Smithville, TX | Skilled training | $7,000 |
| Bastrop Pregnancy Center Bastrop, TX | Provide pregnancy tests | $6,000 |
| Smithville Vol Fire Dept Smithville, TX | Misc Expenses | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $184,427 | $443,116 | $415,181 | $255,065 | Total only | — |
| 2024 | $138,362 | $434,049 | $345,520 | $263,199 | Total only | — |
| 2023 | $161,332 | $231,459 | $206,018 | $131,500 | 19 | $21 |
| 2022 | $324,214 | $325,331 | $242,437 | $172,000 | 16 | — |
| 2021 | $516,602 | $232,867 | $171,917 | $132,010 | 14 | — |
| 2020 | $455,403 | $197,536 | $155,637 | $61,500 | 6 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization stated on its 2024 filing that its mission is “to provide financial aid to community organizations.” Its website describes its broader purpose as supporting human services in Smithville and surrounding areas.
The grant application page identifies basic human needs—including shelter, food, clothing, safety, medical care, and education—as areas for organizations applying for support. One 2023 grantee, Combined Community Action Inc, describes its own mission as assisting low-income families through programs related to nutrition, weatherization, utility assistance, housing, and other services.
Grantmaking
In 2023, Born Again Emporium reported 19 grants totaling $131,500. One reported recipient was Combined Community Action Inc, which received $8,500. The filings report no grants in 2024 or 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kathy Watson as President, Rose Pietsch as Vice President, Marie Owen as Secretary, and Gladys Wright as Treasurer.
Born Again Emporium Inc is led by Kathy Watson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy Watson
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gladys Wright
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marie Owen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Rose Pietsch
Vice President
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Karin Dehmer (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Marcia McClure (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Born Again Emporium Inc
How much does Born Again Emporium Inc give each year?
Born Again Emporium Inc reported $255K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $263K in grants paid.
How large is Born Again Emporium Inc?
Born Again Emporium Inc reported $184K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $443K.
What does Born Again Emporium Inc fund?
The organization stated on its 2024 filing that its mission is “to provide financial aid to community organizations.” Its website describes its broader purpose as supporting human services in Smithville and surrounding areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Born Again Emporium Inc?
The organization’s grant application page invites qualified organizations serving basic human needs in Smithville and surrounding areas to apply. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Born Again Emporium Inc make grants?
The stated grantmaking area is the Smithville, Texas community and surrounding areas.
What is Born Again Emporium Inc's EIN?
Born Again Emporium Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1758906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
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