Georgetown Area Community Foundation
The Georgetown Area Community Foundation (also known as Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation) is a community foundation established in 1998 and based in Georgetown, Texas. The organization serves as a bridge connecting donors to nonprofits with effective solutions to meet real community needs. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$34.3M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
+8.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
+23.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
-11.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to bridge donors to nonprofits with effective solutions to meet real community needs in Williamson County. The organization accomplishes this by providing information and resources to donors and working with professional advisors to help clients incorporate charity into their financial and estate plans.
The foundation helps donors give meaningful gifts in multiple ways—immediately, over time, or by building legacies for future generations. Primary focus areas include:
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) - allowing donors to recommend grants to charities of their choice
- Scholarship Funds - supporting educational goals and extending nonprofit missions
- Designated Funds - enabling strategic planning for nonprofits
- Field of Interest Funds - supporting causes aligned with donor interests
Specific named programs include:
- Snead Institute - a designated fund supporting local and global causes through scholarship programs, after-school language programs, and charitable giving
- Garey Park Fund - a donor-advised fund distributing funds for capital improvements to Garey Park in Georgetown
- Sport Clips Philanthropic Fund - a donor-advised fund making grants to organizations for promoting general welfare
- Anna+Anton Olson Legacy Fund - distributing funds as grants to deserving nonprofit organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation granted **$9,665,736 in 2025** and has granted **$28,152,021 since inception**. In 2025, the foundation awarded **$99,000 in scholarships**.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves Williamson County and the surrounding Georgetown communities in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $34,264,170
- Total Revenues: $3,302,146
- Total Expenses: $2,702,334
- Staff: 5 employees
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $34,264,170 | $32,917,452 | $31,508,515 |
| Revenue | $3,302,146 | $3,151,660 | $23,091,313 |
| Expenses | $2,702,334 | $2,963,469 | $2,093,144 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,464,968 | $1,443,181 | $305,184 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Georgetown Area Community Foundation
Georgetown Promise Scholarship
GEORGETOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to $2,500 per year
Deadline
April 15, 2026
Madelyn Grace Shoales "Trainer Maddy" Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training
GEORGETOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 16, 2026
Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund
GEORGETOWN AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
May 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Chris Price serves as Chair of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC COOPER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANDREA DENTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH GREER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM FARAGHER | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 15 | $30,000 |
| MIKE WEIR | DIRECTOR | 15 | — |
| CONNIE CLARK | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BOB VILLARREAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHRIS PRICE | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN BENOLD | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GLYNN CASTRO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JOHN CONNER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARY HAUGHT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CUAN MCCOMB | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAYCE RIGGEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to accept applications for grants and scholarships. The organization maintains an active donor engagement program and offers Fund Advisor Forms for prospective donors and nonprofit partners seeking to establish funds or apply for support.
Georgetown accepting GREAT fund applicationsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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