Dripping Springs Education Foundation
The Dripping Springs Education Foundation was formed to support academic goals and achievement at every school in the dripping springs independent school district by raising and allocating private sector funds.
Dripping Springs Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Dripping Springs Education Foundation gave $273K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $273K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $273,139
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $273,139
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $273,139
- Total assets
- $160,236
- -44.9% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Dripping Springs Education Foundation
- Next open deadline
- October 17, 2026 (Innovative Teaching Grants)
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Dripping Springs Education Foundation
Innovative Teaching Grants
Dripping Springs Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~October
Based on past cycles
Nick LeFevre Community Youth Fund
Dripping Springs Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Student Leadership Grants
Dripping Springs Education Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~December
Based on past cycles
Who Dripping Springs Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dripping Springs ISD ($273K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Dripping Springs Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2021) to $975K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs ISD Dripping Springs, TX | Support innovative grants and mental health initiatives within the schools | $273,139 |
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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 | $160,236 | $611,590 | $503,841 | $273,139 | 1 | $4,648 |
| 2024 | $290,596 | $491,011 | $463,891 | $271,340 | 1 | $5,649 |
| 2023 | $520,390 | $863,149 | $1,156,593 | $975,477 | 1 | $1,337 |
| 2022 | $336,686 | $534,378 | $476,969 | $301,396 | 1 | $52 |
| 2021 | $277,135 | $397,871 | $400,208 | $252,505 | 1 | $92 |
About Dripping Springs Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dripping Springs Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Dripping Springs, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $273K. Net investment income was $5K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dripping Springs Education Foundation is led by Tedi Wells, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tedi Wells
President
Board Member → Vice President Strategic Planning, 2022
Vice President Strategic Planning → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Ingram
Vice President Programs
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Howell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denise Schroeder
Vice President Development
Board Member → Vice President Development, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Gomez
Vice President Finance
President → Vice President Finance, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Morris-Keuntz
Superintendent of Schools
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Foster
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Adams
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Tod
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Jane Hetrick
Board Member
Vice President Strategic Planning → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Edwards
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Leibe
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Hassell
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Kline
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angie Hendricks
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Archambeault
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Drane
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Roach
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Rothe
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisa Grijalva
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wendt
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Luchak
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Diehl
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Moreland
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Watson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Daniel Myane (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Garrett Prom (2021–2023) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Greg Lick (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeremy Marshall (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Herring (2021–2023) — Vice President Communications
- Former: Lisa Little (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Daniel (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Jackson (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Krajecki (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Seshan (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Walt Smith (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nannette Erikson (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Paula Delacerda (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Hopkins (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Collins (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Dripping Springs Education Foundation
How much does Dripping Springs Education Foundation give each year?
Dripping Springs Education Foundation gave $273K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $271K across 1 grant.
How large is Dripping Springs Education Foundation?
Dripping Springs Education Foundation reported $160K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $612K.
Where does Dripping Springs Education Foundation operate?
Dripping Springs Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Dripping Springs Education Foundation's EIN?
Dripping Springs Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2635635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 5, 2026)
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