Central Texas Community Foundation
The Central Texas Community Foundation is a tax-exempt public charity and community foundation established in 2004, headquartered in Round Rock, Texas. The organization enables individuals and donors to establish charitable funds that are professionally managed, grow over time, and support causes and charities of the donors' choosing. As a community foundation, it serves as a collection of individual funds and resources given by local citizens to enhance and support quality of life in the Central Texas region.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.1M
+18.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+28.7% YoY
Grant Count
63
+23.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
+4.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To serve as a catalyst to nurture and inspire philanthropic giving; to build community capital through a permanent endowment fund; to provide a flexible vehicle for donors with varied philanthropic interests; to take initiative in addressing needs and shaping effective responses; and to enrich the quality of life in the Greater Round Rock Area.
Vision: A Central Texas community where generosity flourishes, empowering nonprofits and individuals to create lasting, positive change through philanthropy.
The Foundation's grantmaking focuses on education, philanthropy and voluntarism, and human services. The organization operates donor-advised funds through which donors can direct the distribution or investment of funds.
Grantmaking
The Foundation manages multiple endowed funds, including the David Hood Endowment, which was created from a donor's estate to support veteran and animal welfare in Williamson County in perpetuity.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves the Greater Round Rock Area and Central Texas region, with funding activity in Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $26.7 million
- Revenue: $9.71 million
- Expenses: $7.59 million
- Total Liabilities: $3.29 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $23.09 million
- Total Giving: $4.1 million
Staffing: The Foundation employs 7 people, representing a 12.5% year-over-year growth in workforce.
Rating: The Foundation holds a Three-Star rating from Charity Navigator with an 87% score, reflecting strong accountability and finance practices.
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,093,111 | $19,450,306 | $23,024,574 |
| Revenue | $7,833,956 | $5,464,246 | $5,650,197 |
| Expenses | $5,840,517 | $5,300,617 | $3,758,983 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,159,410 | $815,837 | $1,912,232 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Central Texas Community Foundation
ChangeMakers Giving Circle
CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies (pooled giving model)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Future Fund
CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies (pooled giving model)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving Gals
CENTRAL TEXAS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies (pooled giving model)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Amy Merida: Executive Director
- Julie Johnson: Associate Director
- Tom Menke: Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEITH HAGLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AUSTIN ADAY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PAT HAMILTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER HAYHURST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ASHLEY BLAKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM MENKE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LUKE COCHRAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SELICIA SANCHEZ-ADAME | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DINESH VAKHARIA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHAYNE EDDLEMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCELLA MAXWELL-KEEBLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ISSAM SAM BAKIR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RON MARTIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GEORGE WHITE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TIM TIMMERMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JON SLOAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CARY RABB | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| FRANK LEFFINGWELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAY LATHAM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KEITH HICKMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHUCK GLACE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| WILL WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| HOLLY COE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN NELSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHEVAWN WALZEL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| BRUCE BESSNER | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JIM BOLES | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NYLE MAXWELL | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| ASHLEY NELSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARJORIE TINNELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY MERIDA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $130,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Foundation announced a $100,000 grant to the Christi Center to aid families affected by July 4 floods.
Christi Center grant aids families after July 4 floods - FacebookThe Foundation recognizes the Anna and Anton Olson Legacy Foundation as part of its endowment structure.
The Anna+Anton Olson Legacy FoundationThe Foundation has been recognized among winners of philanthropy awards in the Central Texas region.
Check out 3 winners from Central Texas Community Foundation's ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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