FLM Foundation
FLM Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Braunfels, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $334K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K.
FLM Foundation at a glance
In short: FLM Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,454
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $3,614
- Median grant
- $3,227
- Total assets
- $334,414
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who FLM Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rotary Club of New Braunfels ($5K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How FLM Foundation gives
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2025) to $24K (2020). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rotary Club of New Braunfels New Braunfels, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| New Braunfels Trail Team 6 New Braunfels, TX | Donation | $3,454 |
| Children At Heart Foundation Round Rock, TX | Donation | $3,000 |
| Options for Life New Braunfels, TX | Donation | $3,000 |
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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 | $334,414 | $11,404 | $91,407 | $14,454 | 4 | $35,832 | — | $25,282 |
| 2024 | $389,118 | $11,728 | $34,422 | — | — | $9,374 | — | $23,828 |
| 2023 | $402,286 | $23,908 | $22,733 | — | — | $2,374 | $3,549 | $23,507 |
| 2022 | $419,668 | $21,697 | $46,506 | $22,676 | 5 | $25,740 | $919 | $25,285 |
| 2021 | $457,609 | $35,072 | $34,973 | $17,450 | 4 | $19,662 | $19,860 | $24,888 |
| 2020 | $480,087 | $-197,637 | $41,926 | $23,787 | 5 | — | $7,134 | $25,112 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FLM Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
FLM Foundation is led by Rick A. Kiesling, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rick A. Kiesling
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$300 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Bob R. Kiesling
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Terry Mechler
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
$200 (2022) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melissa Sartain (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Terry Melcher (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Frederick Matthews (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Carnes (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $300, to Rick a Kiesling (Vice Preside). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about FLM Foundation
How much does FLM Foundation give each year?
FLM Foundation gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is FLM Foundation's typical grant size?
FLM Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,227, and its average grant was $3,614, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FLM Foundation give grants?
FLM Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New Braunfels, TX (3 grants).
Does FLM Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on FLM Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (4 grants).
How large is FLM Foundation?
FLM Foundation reported $334K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is FLM Foundation's EIN?
FLM Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2585077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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