FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship is a private foundation based in Bastrop, Texas. It awards scholarships to senior graduates of Bastrop ISD.
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship at a glance
In short: FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship gave $50K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $841,462
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship
- How to Apply
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Applications use the prescribed form utilized by Bastrop ISD school counselors. Awards are limited to senior graduates of Bastrop ISD.
- Review Cycle
- Deadlines are prescribed by Bastrop ISD.
- Deadline
- Deadlines are prescribed by Bastrop ISD.
- Contact
Application contact: Neil Goertz
Mailing address: 136 Tucker Lane, Red Rock, TX 78662
Phone: (512) 308-5094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carlos Perez De La Cruz ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 24 individual scholarships ($48,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
159 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 159 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s stated scholarship activity serves graduates of Bastrop County public schools, and awards are limited to senior graduates of Bastrop ISD.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship gives
- Giving fell 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $74K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 24 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $48,000 |
| Carlos Perez De La Cruz Credar Creek, TX | Scholarship for Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $841,462 | $67,001 | $54,226 | $50,000 | 25 | $50,000 | $55,887 | $72,297 |
| 2023 | $828,687 | $41,052 | $66,281 | $62,000 | 31 | $62,000 | $23,785 | $64,329 |
| 2022 | $853,916 | $54,116 | $64,736 | $60,000 | 30 | $60,000 | $29,656 | $67,624 |
| 2021 | $864,536 | $53,313 | $73,737 | $74,000 | 37 | $72,000 | $75,073 | $67,614 |
| 2020 | $886,960 | $27,817 | $75,954 | $72,000 | 36 | — | $55,413 | $58,942 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to area graduates of Bastrop County public schools. Its awards are limited to senior graduates of Bastrop ISD.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 25 scholarships totaling $50,000. Each listed award was $2,000. Examples include three individual recipients, each receiving $2,000 for an education scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kristi Goertz, Cindy Goertz, and Goerge Goertz as directors.
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Goertz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Goerge Goertz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kristi Goertz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alvin Frerich (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Neil Goertz (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rodney Kadura (2020–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship
How much does FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship give each year?
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship gave $50K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $62K across 31 grants.
What is FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's typical grant size?
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship give grants?
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship for Education" (25 grants).
How large is FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship?
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship reported $841K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (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 FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship fund?
The foundation’s stated charitable activity is awarding scholarships to area graduates of Bastrop County public schools. Its awards are limited to senior graduates of Bastrop ISD. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship?
Applications use the prescribed form utilized by Bastrop ISD school counselors. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's EIN?
FR Bernard C Goertz Scholarship's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0577575. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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