Central Texas Foundation Inc
Central Texas Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Brownwood, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with its 2024 filing stating that awards are restricted to organizations located and operating in Brown County and the counties adjacent to Brown County.
Central Texas Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Central Texas Foundation Inc gave $234K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $234,000
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,143
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $4,217,185
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Central Texas Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing instructs applicants to contact the foundation administrator for qualifications and an application. Awards are restricted to organizations located and operating in Brown County, Texas, and the counties adjacent to Brown County.
- Review Cycle
- December 31 for the subsequent year.
- Deadline
- December 31 for the subsequent year.
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 N Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801
Phone: (325) 646-4443
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Central Texas Foundation Inc
Who Central Texas Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Good Samaritan Ministries ($40K). Together the top 10 received $168K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 110 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that awards are restricted to organizations located and operating in Brown County, Texas, and the counties adjacent to Brown County. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Central Texas Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2021) to $248K (2020). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $234K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Ministries Brownwood, TX | Food for Various Hunger Ministries Programs | $40,000 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center Early, TX | To help fund free hot lunches for all adult associates who are mild to moderately mentally and physically challenged in group home facility | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army Brownwood, TX | To supplement funding for food for the on-site feeding program | $20,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Scholarships Brownwood, TX | Tuition assistance for qualifying students from the Brown county area | $18,000 |
| American Red Cross Big Country Chap Brownwood, TX | Aid for single and multi-unit family disaster victims in Brown county and Adjacent counties | $15,000 |
| Corinne T Smith Animal Shelter Brownwood, TX | To assist in the purchase of animal care supplies and expenses | $12,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter Brownwood, TX | Assist with Operating Expenses | $11,000 |
| Lyric Performing Arts CO Brownwood, TX | To assist with program costs, instructional support, & funding more participants | $10,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails Abilene, TX | To help purchase equipment for the outdoor camp program at camp billy gibbons | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,217,185 | $105,776 | $254,084 | $234,000 | 21 | $246,600 | $116,856 | $266,607 |
| 2023 | $4,365,493 | $221,783 | $246,590 | $227,000 | 21 | $239,753 | $214,946 | $236,082 |
| 2022 | $4,390,300 | $271,948 | $259,306 | $240,600 | 23 | $252,452 | $265,094 | $241,252 |
| 2021 | $4,377,658 | $292,662 | $214,225 | $196,500 | 18 | $209,230 | $287,667 | $243,835 |
| 2020 | $4,299,221 | $-1,823 | $268,542 | $248,000 | 27 | — | $201,769 | $221,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Central Texas Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $267K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for Central Texas Foundation Inc. is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. For example, Good Samaritan Ministries’ stated mission is to provide services for individuals and families in crisis, while Aldersgate Enrichment Center describes its work as providing opportunities in all aspects of life for adults with special needs, including vocational programs and housing.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $234,000 through 21 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $40,000, with a median award of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $40,000 to Good Samaritan Ministries for food for various hunger ministry programs; $30,000 to Aldersgate Enrichment Center to help fund free hot lunches for adult associates; $25,000 to Howard Payne University for a student and community outdoor pavilion; and $20,000 to the an individual recipient to supplement food for its on-site feeding program. Other grants included $18,000 to Howard Payne University for tuition assistance for qualifying students from the Brown County area and $15,000 to the American Red Cross Big Country Chapter for disaster victims in Brown County and adjacent counties.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Harold Hogan and Carter Sharpe as trustees, Robert Porter as president, Tom Munson as secretary/treasurer, and Paul Waldrop Jr. as vice president.
Central Texas Foundation Inc is led by Robert Porter, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Porter
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Hogan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carter Sharpe
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Waldrop Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Munson
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Central Texas Foundation Inc
How much does Central Texas Foundation Inc give each year?
Central Texas Foundation Inc gave $234K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $227K across 21 grants.
What is Central Texas Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Central Texas Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,143, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Central Texas Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Central Texas Foundation Inc give grants?
Central Texas Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brownwood, TX (16 grants).
Does Central Texas Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of Central Texas Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Central Texas Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Central Texas Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Good Samaritan Ministries ($40,000), Aldersgate Enrichment Center ($30,000) and Salvation Army ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Central Texas Foundation Inc?
Central Texas Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $267K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Central Texas Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for Central Texas Foundation Inc. is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Central Texas Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Central Texas Foundation Inc's EIN?
Central Texas Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1848800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Central Texas Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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