Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
The Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley is a public charity based in Bryan, Texas, that stewards charitable endowments and makes grants to support quality of life in the Brazos Valley. Founded in 2003, it works with donors, businesses, and nonprofits across a seven-county region.
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley at a glance
In short: Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley gave $823K across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $13K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $822,621
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,268
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,328
- Total assets
- $13,621,696
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
- How to Apply
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Community grants are awarded through a competitive application process. The website directs organizations to review the grant-cycle timelines and requirements for the relevant fund.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2622, Bryan, TX 77805
Phone: (979) 589-4305
Website: https://cfbv.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
Arkema New Horizon Scholarship
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
CFBV Annual Community Grants
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Grants
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach Inc ($58K). Together the top 10 received $357K.
Grant Size Distribution
215 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 209 grants of 215 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation identifies its service region as Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties in Texas. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but the state is not identified in the supplied data.
How Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $105K (2022) to $931K (2020). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $823K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach Inc | General Support | $58,013 |
| Csisd Education Foundation | General Support | $56,409 |
| Hope Gathering Inc | General Support | $53,041 |
| Brothers in White Chapel | General Support | $32,061 |
| The Bee Community | General Support | $31,938 |
| Brenham Christian Academy DBA Citadel Christian School | General Support | $28,001 |
| Unbound Now | General Support | $27,783 |
| Baylor University | General Support | $25,000 |
| Aggieland Humane Society | General Support | $24,758 |
| Onramp Inc | General Support | $19,952 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,621,696 | $2,102,484 | $1,476,290 | $822,621 | 62 | $756,836 |
| 2023 | $12,827,839 | $1,887,665 | $1,490,692 | $830,515 | 57 | $454,157 |
| 2022 | $11,470,985 | $1,011,037 | $476,720 | $105,214 | 15 | $559,675 |
| 2021 | $12,855,587 | $2,126,074 | $1,015,618 | $519,665 | 44 | $425,308 |
| 2020 | $10,576,680 | $2,395,478 | $1,457,874 | $931,438 | 37 | $120,791 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life in the Brazos Valley through philanthropic giving, responsible grantmaking, professional stewardship, and collaborative leadership. Its website describes its mission as amplifying generosity to advance quality of life in the region.
The foundation says its main objective is to administer donor-established endowment funds benefiting local nonprofit organizations. Some funds are designated for particular organizations; others are unrestricted or support a broad field of interest. Grants from eligible funds may be awarded through a competitive process. The foundation’s 2024 filing says grants went to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations selected through an approved application process and board action.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $822,621. Grants ranged from $5,047 to $58,013, with a median of $8,328. Its largest reported grants included $58,013 to Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach Inc., $56,409 to CSISD Education Foundation, $53,041 to Hope Gathering Inc., $32,061 to Brothers in White Chapel, and $31,938 to The Bee Community. Each was listed for general support.
The foundation’s website describes community grants for charitable nonprofits in its seven-county region and directs applicants to grant-cycle timelines and requirements. It said information and applications for community grants would be available in late summer or early fall 2026. The Leo L. Livingston Fund serves nonprofit organizations in Taylor, Texas. Its 2025 application offered grants of up to $10,000 for established programs, new programs, or certain capacity-building capital needs; that application cycle is past.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Josh Gorbutt, chair; Casey Oldham, chair elect; Natalie Pine, past chair; Jerry Fox, treasurer; and trustees Jorge Bermudez, Jack Buckley Jr., Candy Rust, Pat Guseman, Weldon Russell, and LouAnn McKinney.
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley is led by Patricia Gerling, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patricia Gerling
President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$77K (2020) → $89K (2024)
Josh Gorbutt
Chair
Secretary → Chair Elect, 2023
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candy Rust
Trustee
Chair → Past Chair, 2022
Past Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Buckley Jr.
Trustee
Past Chair → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jorge Bermudez
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Porter
Trustee
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Guseman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Weldon Russell
Trustee
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louann McKinney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mildred Davis
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Watson
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Fox
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Pine
Past Chair
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Oldham
Chair Elect
Trustee → Chair Elect, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lia Zaccagnino
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Hines
Assistant Board Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Ben R. Novosad (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank B. Ashley III (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Randy French (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Carolyn Lohman (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Bob Walker (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Clint Cooper (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $89K, to Patricia Gerling (President/CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley
How much does Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley give each year?
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley gave $823K across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $831K across 57 grants.
What is Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's typical grant size?
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's median grant in 2024 was $8,328, and its average grant was $13,268, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (62 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's largest grantees?
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's largest 2024 grantees include Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach Inc ($58,013), Csisd Education Foundation ($56,409) and Hope Gathering Inc ($53,041), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley?
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley reported $13.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What does Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve quality of life in the Brazos Valley through philanthropic giving, responsible grantmaking, professional stewardship, and collaborative leadership. Its website describes its mission as amplifying generosity to advance quality of life in the region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley?
Community grants are awarded through a competitive application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley make grants?
The foundation identifies its service region as Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Leon, Madison, Robertson, and Washington counties in Texas. Its 2024 filing reports that 100% of grant dollars went to recipients in one state, but the state is not identified in the supplied data.
What is Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's EIN?
Community Foundation of the Brazos Valley's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0073943. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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