Ezcorp Foundation
Ezcorp Foundation is a private foundation based in Rollingwood, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 54 grants totaling $50,500, including support for food banks, youth organizations, and other community organizations.
Ezcorp Foundation at a glance
In short: Ezcorp Foundation gave $51K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $935.185), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,500
- +2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $935
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,121,095
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ezcorp Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Its filing says to contact the foundation office for current information about application materials and restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- Contact the foundation office for current information.
- Deadline
- Contact the foundation office for current information.
- Contact
Application contact: Ezcorp Foundation
Mailing address: 2500 Bee Caves Rd Bldg 1 Ste 200, Rollingwood, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 314-3400
Website: https://ezcorp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ezcorp Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Texas Food Bank ($11K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
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 2025 grant dollars were concentrated in Texas, which received 63%. Other leading recipient states were Florida (12%), Nevada (5%), Colorado (4%), and Illinois (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Ezcorp Foundation gives
- 38% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% 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 (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 $3K (2023) to $69K (2020). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $11,000 |
| Food Bank of Central Texas Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $3,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Texas Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $3,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General Operating Support | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay Tampa, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Orlando, FL | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,121,095 | $34,411 | $63,191 | $50,500 | 54 | $50,500 | $21,720 | $53,835 |
| 2024 | $1,051,538 | $62,654 | $60,210 | $49,500 | 52 | $49,500 | $48,174 | $50,078 |
| 2023 | $1,009,304 | $31,682 | $11,981 | $2,500 | 1 | $2,500 | $22,292 | $46,401 |
| 2022 | $887,581 | $36,996 | $53,278 | $41,339 | 1 | $41,339 | $27,606 | $48,629 |
| 2021 | $1,102,775 | $46,842 | $57,969 | $42,900 | 2 | $42,900 | $36,030 | $52,085 |
| 2020 | $1,032,678 | $88,202 | $81,476 | $69,310 | 6 | — | $79,410 | $49,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ezcorp Foundation reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include food banks and youth-serving organizations. Central Texas Food Bank describes its mission as increasing food access in Central Texas through nutritious food, advocacy, programs, education, and other solutions. Junior Achievement of Central Texas says it works to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy. Boys and Girls Clubs of Southern Nevada describes its mission as helping young people reach their potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 54 grants totaling $50,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $500. The largest grants included $11,000 to Central Texas Food Bank, $3,500 to Food Bank of Central Texas, and $3,000 each to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area and Junior Achievement of Central Texas. The stated purpose for these grants was general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Vanroekel as director/president, Ellen Bryant and Nicole Swies as directors, and Roger Aguilar as director/treasurer.
Ezcorp Foundation is led by Lisa Vanroekel, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa Vanroekel
Director & President
Director President → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Swies
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Aguilar
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Robert Hicks (2021–2023) — Director Treasurer
- Former: Carrie Putnam (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Deborah Myers (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Alomes (2020) — Director President
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 Ezcorp Foundation
How much does Ezcorp Foundation give each year?
Ezcorp Foundation gave $51K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 52 grants.
What is Ezcorp Foundation's typical grant size?
Ezcorp Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $935, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ezcorp Foundation give grants?
Ezcorp Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants), Houston, TX (3 grants), Las Vegas, NV (2 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does Ezcorp Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ezcorp Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ezcorp Foundation's largest grantees?
Ezcorp Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Central Texas Food Bank ($11,000), Food Bank of Central Texas ($3,500) and Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ezcorp Foundation?
Ezcorp Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $51K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Ezcorp Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants include food banks and youth-serving organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ezcorp Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ezcorp Foundation's EIN?
Ezcorp Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2894858. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ezcorp Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ezcorp Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ezcorp-foundation-morg_119dc21de8fe4c1a932de663d3ba42b2
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