Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council
The Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council (BVRAC) is a public charity based in Bryan, Texas. It coordinates regional trauma, acute care, and emergency medical services and provides funding for emergency services and trauma-care organizations in its service area.
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council at a glance
In short: Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council gave $205K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,666
- -31.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,606
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,448
- Total assets
- $388,674
- -4.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council
- Contact
Mailing address: 3991 East 29Th Street, Bryan, TX 77802
Phone: (979) 595-2800
Website: https://bvrac.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Joseph EMS ($73K). Together the top 10 received $199K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 42 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
BVRAC serves Trauma Service Area N in the Brazos Valley region. Its 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; listed recipients include organizations in Bryan, Franklin, Brenham, College Station, Jewett, and Hilltop Lakes.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 $43K (2021) to $332K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Joseph EMS Bryan, TX | EMS Operational Supportems Scholarship Paymentsequipment/Supplies/Training | $72,647 |
| Robertson County EMS Franklin, TX | EMS Operational Supportems Scholarship Paymentsequipment/Supplies/Training | $27,042 |
| Washington County EMS Brenham, TX | EMS Operational Supportems Scholarship Paymentsequipment/Supplies/Training | $21,521 |
| Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Hilltop Lakes, TX | EMS Operational Expensesems Scholarship Paymentsequipment/Supplies/Training | $19,874 |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - College Station College Station, TX | Equipment/Supplies/Training | $11,500 |
| Jewett EMS Jewett, TX | EMS Operational Supportems Scholarship Payments | $11,448 |
| College Station Fire Department College Station, TX | EMS Scholarship Paymentequipment/Supplies/Training | $8,760 |
| St Joseph Regional Health Center Bryan, TX | Equipment/Supplies/Training | $8,720 |
| Bryan Fire Department Bryan, TX | EMS Operating Support | $8,692 |
| Texas A&M University EMS College Station, TX | EMS Operational Supportems Scholarship Paymentsequipment/Supplies/Training | $8,690 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing notes a change from a calendar year to a September 30 fiscal year. It describes the 2024 column as covering a nine-month short period from January 1 through September 30, 2024, and the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $388,674 | $363,816 | $380,564 | $204,666 | 11 |
| 2024 | $405,422 | $341,953 | $377,730 | $298,545 | 12 |
| 2023 | $433,178 | $541,100 | $512,312 | $332,009 | 8 |
| 2022 | $404,390 | $392,982 | $214,414 | $74,726 | 6 |
| 2021 | $225,822 | $390,607 | $152,903 | $42,704 | 5 |
| 2020 | $650 | $187,438 | $336,447 | $162,287 | 8 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
BVRAC’s mission is to provide the infrastructure and leadership needed to sustain an optimal, comprehensive trauma, acute care, and emergency medical system in the Brazos Valley region. Its stated work includes trauma and emergency-care coordination, training, injury-prevention awareness, disaster preparedness, and regional improvement projects.
The 2024 filing describes funding for EMS and trauma-care units in seven counties, including equipment and supplies, first-responder training, public injury-prevention awareness, and projects to improve member agencies’ capabilities. In 2025, grants went to EMS providers, fire departments, hospitals, and a university EMS program. One recipient, Robertson County EMS, describes its own mission as providing emergency medical and transportation services for people in Robertson County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, BVRAC reported 11 grants totaling $204,666. Grant amounts ranged from $5,772 to $72,647, with a median of $11,448. The largest awards included $72,647 to St Joseph EMS in Bryan, $27,042 to Robertson County EMS in Franklin, and $21,521 to Washington County EMS in Brenham. The filing lists purposes such as EMS operational support, scholarships, equipment, supplies, and training.
BVRAC’s filing states that recipient organizations must meet requirements for use of funds and provide documentation, including proof of payment, before funds are paid. The available sources do not state an application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Patti Parks as chair, Jason Giles as vice-chair, Ashley Johse as secretary, and Brandi Mendoza as treasurer. It also lists Courtney Southerland as Trauma/Special Populations Chair, Kevin Deramus as Pre-Hospital Chair, Riley Fisher as Injury Prevention Chair, Bryan Ruemke as Brazos Valley Healthcare Coalition, Dr. Katie Brading as Perinatal, and Amy Plotts as Stroke Care.
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council is led by Kevin Deramus, Pre-Hospital Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin Deramus
Pre-Hospital Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patti Parks
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Southerland
Trauma & Special Populations Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Riley Fisher
Injury Prevention Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Johse
Secretary
Injury Prevention Chair → Secretary & Injury Prevention Chair, 2023
Secretary & Injury Prevention Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Ruemke
Brazos Valley Healthcare Coalition
Brazos Valley Healthcare Coalition → Brazos Valley Healthcare C, 2023
Brazos Valley Healthcare C → Brazos Valley Healthcare Coalition, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Giles
Vice Chairman
Education → Vice Chairman & Education, 2023
Vice Chairman & Education → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Brading
Perinatal
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Gallagher
Education
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Plotts
Stroke Care
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brandi Mendoza
Treasurer
Injury Prevention Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Billy Rice (2020–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Lori Porter (2021–2024) — Acute, Hospital Care & Management
- Former: David Lilly (2022–2024) — Emc at Large
- Former: Ashley Kopech (2020–2023) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Vincent Ohaju (2020–2023) — System Qi & Physicians Chair
- Former: Lacey Krchnak (2021–2023) — Acute, Hospital Care & Management
- Former: Paula Terrell (2021–2023) — Stroke Care
- Former: Stacy Jebson (2023) — Injury Prevention Chair
- Former: Dr Dawson (2020–2022) — Perinatal
- Former: Amanda Luger (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Cory Matthews (2020–2021) — Brazos Valley Healthcare C
- Former: Deborah Burkhardt (2020–2021) — Acute, Hospital Care & Management
- Former: Brandy Lapaglia (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Erin Gaas (2020) — Acute, Hospital Care & Management
- Former: Lori Brooks (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Rebecca Hickman (2020) — Stroke Care
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 Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council
How much does Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council give each year?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council gave $205K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $299K across 12 grants.
What is Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's typical grant size?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's median grant in 2025 was $11,448, and its average grant was $18,606, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council give grants?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bryan, TX (3 grants), College Station, TX (3 grants) and Brenham, TX (2 grants).
Does Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Equipment/Supplies/Training" (3 grants).
Who are Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's largest grantees?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's largest 2025 grantees include St Joseph EMS ($72,647), Robertson County EMS ($27,042) and Washington County EMS ($21,521), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council reported $389K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $364K.
What does Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council fund?
BVRAC’s mission is to provide the infrastructure and leadership needed to sustain an optimal, comprehensive trauma, acute care, and emergency medical system in the Brazos Valley region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check bvrac.com for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's EIN?
Brazos Valley Regional Advisory Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2697456. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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