Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
Partner with our community to support and deliver educational excellence for the fredericksburg independent school district.
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation gave $473K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $473K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $472,765
- +65.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $472,765
- +65.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $472,765
- Total assets
- $382,795
- +40.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
Who Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fredericksburg Independent School District ($473K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2020) to $473K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $473K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fredericksburg Independent School District Fredericksburg, TX | Supplement the teaching and service functions of the fisd. | $472,765 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $382,795 | $633,468 | $547,117 | $472,765 | 1 | $10,813 |
| 2023 | $272,319 | $403,584 | $344,944 | $286,411 | 1 | $4,202 |
| 2022 | $213,679 | $245,256 | $221,863 | $182,684 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $190,286 | $151,814 | $106,391 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $144,863 | $259,506 | $174,835 | $122,682 | 1 | — |
About Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fredericksburg, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $383K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $473K. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation is led by Kelly Ellebracht, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelly Ellebracht
President
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Krieg
Vice President Development
Past Board Member-Current President → President, 2023
President → Vice President Development, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Dicuffa
Member at Large
Past President-Current Board Member → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Member at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Duecker
Vice President Finance
Current Vp-Finance & Governance → Current Vice President Finance & Governance, 2022
Current Vice President Finance & Governance → Vice President Finance, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelee Padgett
Vice President Marketing
Vp-Marketing → Vice President Marketing, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison McDade
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Stevens
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Sides
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Fitzsimmons
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casie Ward
Vice President of Events
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Bowman
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Washburne
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Brian Lehne (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Gonzales (2023) — Vice President Programs
- Former: Dana Sultemeier (2020–2022) — Past Vp-Programs
- Former: Dixie Cope (2020–2022) — Past Vp-Events
- Former: Jodie Kneese (2020–2022) — Past Vp-Finance
- Former: Julie Herbort (2020–2022) — Past Board Member
- Former: Treff Herber (2020–2022) — Past Board Member
- Former: Adam Riley (2021–2022) — Current Vice President Programs
- Former: Mark Przywara (2021–2022) — Vice President Development
- Former: Eric Lindberg (2022) — Past Board Member
- Former: Amanda Geistweidt (2020) — Vp-Marketing
- Former: Charlotte Freeborn (2020) — Past Board Member
- Former: David White (2020) — Past Board Member
- Former: Wayne Harrell (2020) — Board Member
- Former: William Freeborn (2020) — Past Board Member
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 Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation
How much does Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation give each year?
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation gave $473K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $286K across 1 grant.
How large is Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation?
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation reported $383K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $633K.
What is Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation?
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Fredericksburg, TX. It holds $383K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation operate?
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation's EIN?
Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5436079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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