Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
The Organization works with the Texas Historical Commission to preserve and protect the real places and real stories of Texas and all Texans, securing philanthropic resources to ensure a lasting legacy for future generations.
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc at a glance
In short: Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc gave $141K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $141,440
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $70,720
- Median grant
- $70,720
- Total assets
- $7,243,222
- +41.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
Who Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Historical Commission ($132K). Together the top 2 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2025) to $647K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Historical Commission Austin, TX | Technology | $131,890 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Archeology research | $9,550 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,243,222 | $2,346,862 | $1,197,833 | $141,440 | 2 | $178,722 |
| 2024 | $5,104,084 | $1,860,426 | $1,103,221 | — | — | $150,208 |
| 2023 | $4,490,062 | $1,562,153 | $1,587,176 | $646,563 | 2 | $116,981 |
| 2022 | $3,919,304 | $2,777,984 | $999,311 | — | — | $102,250 |
| 2021 | $2,566,548 | $1,192,867 | $1,519,213 | — | — | $49,528 |
| 2020 | $2,909,027 | $680,992 | $1,870,759 | — | — | $65,701 |
| 2019 | $3,598,834 | $909,611 | $1,087,718 | — | — | $51,176 |
About Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $141K. Net investment income was $179K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc is led by Anjali Kaul Zutshi, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anjali Kaul Zutshi
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna Carter
Chairman
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie McKee
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Shivers
Trustee
Trustee → Chairman, 2023
Chairman → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Duncan Tucker
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Latimer
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Cook Barnhill
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Mayfield
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lareatha H Clay
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
Secretary → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rowena Houghton Dasch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sally Anne Schmidt
Trustee
Trustee → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Zenaida Gould
Trustee
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarita Armstrong Hixon
Trustee
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Colley
Trustee
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Welcome W Wilson Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Guajardo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Read Hoffman
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Thrash
Trustee
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Timme
Trustee
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daisy Sloan White
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Navarro-McElhaney
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wes Reeves
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sehila Mota Casper
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Dorfner
Vice Chair
Trustee → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa McElwrath
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Michael Hurd (2019–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Wes Rivers (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Julian Read (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Oaks (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mariben Ramsey (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Peggy Cope Bailey (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Adriana Lopez-Ortiz (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert Oliver (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Dianne Duncan (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Rowena Houghton (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Hixon (2020) — Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc
How much does Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc give each year?
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc gave $141K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc?
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc reported $7.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc?
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Austin, TX. It holds $7.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc operate?
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc's EIN?
Friends of the Texas Historical Commission Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2773168. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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