For the City Network
To be a strategy leader, coordinator, and advocate for city renewal through empowerment and collaboration.
For the City Network at a glance
In short: For the City Network gave $175K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $175K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $174,784
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $174,784
- Median grant
- $174,784
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026. Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Who For the City Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Austin Stone Community Church ($175K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2021, 17 months) to $221K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $175K.
*2021: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
*2021: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Austin Stone Community Church Austin, TX | Donation of remaining assets at dissolution in order to continue the advancement of local mission in the city of austin through the austin stone community church | $174,784 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021* | — | $459,885 | $423,729 | $174,784 | 1 |
| 2020 | $121,825 | $1,329,133 | $1,691,313 | $221,333 | 4 |
*2021: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About For the City Network
Based on IRS filings
For the City Network is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $175K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
For the City Network's only listed officer is Dave Barrett, Secretary on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2021 filing
Dave Barrett
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Doug Phillips (2020) — Executive Director & Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Stewart (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Justin Lopez (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 For the City Network
How much does For the City Network give each year?
For the City Network gave $175K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. The 2021 filing year covers 17 months because its fiscal year-end changed. In 2020 it gave $221K across 4 grants.
What is For the City Network?
For the City Network is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX.
Where does For the City Network operate?
For the City Network has awarded grants in Georgia, Tennessee, Texas.
What is For the City Network's EIN?
For the City Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0329998. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 18, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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