Foundation for Expanding Horizons

AUSTIN, TX EIN: 74-2268074

Foundation for Expanding Horizons is a private foundation, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $271K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $19K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$271K

-4.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$27K

+194.6% YoY

Grant Count

+133.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+26.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Expanding Horizons reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Foundation for Expanding Horizons

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $84K (68%)

Arizona $30K (24%)

New York $8K (6%)

Oregon $2K (1%)

States

Arizona New York Oregon Texas

Cities

AustinCorvallisDallasNyackTucson

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$270,793	$284,558	$282,961
Revenue	$24,157	$14,566	$24,659
Expenses	$35,338	$15,229	$43,405
Qualifying Distributions	$30,219	$9,673	$36,677
Net Investment Income	$19,038	$9,010	$17,931
Distributable Amount	$2,051	$1,953	$2,005

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

34 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera ($6,500), Austin Presbyterian Theological Sem ($5,500), Salvavision ($5,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Fellowship of Reconciliation Nyack, NY	To be used for the June Keener Wink and Walter Wink Fellowship program to aid leadership in clergy.	$2,000
Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera Austin, TX	Grant to support Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera	$6,500
St Stephens Episcopal School Austin, TX	Grant to support to facilitate organization's faculty and student attendance at one of the Environmental Sustainability Conferences. Participating in this conference will significantly enhance academic programs and empower community to lead positive environmental change.	$4,000
Salvavision Tucson, AZ	grant to support families experiencing displacement and uncertainty.	$5,000
Boys Girls Club of Tucson TUCSON, AZ	Grants to support the organization to continue empowering children, fostering confidence, and building a stronger community.	$2,000
Foundation Communities Austin, TX	To support the organization who provides affordable, attractive homesand free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, andindividuals with disabilities.	$1,500
Austin Presbyterian Theological Sem Austin, TX	The church has been supporting the foundations day-to-day operations, particularly in its efforts to assist organizations serving immigrants and Hispanic communities in the United States. This support includes administrative coordination, outreach, and the promotion of the foundations programs and initiatives.	$5,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gretchen Lara Shartle	President	10	—
Kyria Sabin	Trustee	1	—
Greta Weisser	Trustee	1	—
JoLynn Free	Trustee	1	—
Jane Walton	Treasurer	1	—
Donna Howard	Trustee	1	—
Jim Crosby	Trustee	1	—
Kathy Tyler	Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Foundation for Expanding Horizons?

As of 2024, Foundation for Expanding Horizons holds $271K in total assets with $24K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $27K in 2024.

Where does Foundation for Expanding Horizons operate?

Foundation for Expanding Horizons has awarded grants in Arizona, New York, Oregon, Texas.

What size grants does Foundation for Expanding Horizons award?

In 2024, Foundation for Expanding Horizons awarded 7 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Foundation for Expanding Horizons required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Foundation for Expanding Horizons reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Foundation for Expanding Horizons's EIN?

Foundation for Expanding Horizons's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2268074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.