Georgetown Area Community Foundation
Georgetown Area Community Foundation (GACF) is a public charity based in Georgetown, Texas, founded in 1998. It connects donors with nonprofits and community needs through charitable funds, partnerships, grants, and scholarships.
Georgetown Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Georgetown Area Community Foundation gave $2.0M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,952,020
- +8.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +23.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,001
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,250
- Total assets
- $34,264,170
- +4.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (8 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Georgetown Area Community Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 116 W 8Th Street, Georgetown, TX 78626
Phone: (512) 863-4186
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Georgetown Area Community Foundation
Who Georgetown Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Georgetown Parks and Rec ($989K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 178 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its work as focused on Georgetown and surrounding communities. Its 2024 grants went primarily to Texas recipients: 99% of grant dollars went to Texas, with 1% to Tennessee and reported shares of 0% each to Virginia and Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Georgetown Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 32 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $22K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $16K first-time, $21K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $693K (2022) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Georgetown Parks and Rec Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $989,140 |
| YMCA of Central Texas Round Rock, TX | General Operating Support | $110,000 |
| Rock Ride on Center for Kids Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $102,400 |
| Central Texas Community Foundation Round Rock, TX | General Operating Support | $80,000 |
| Grace Academy Georgetown Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $53,000 |
| CASA of Williamson County Texas Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $50,500 |
| Rotary Club of Georgetown Foundation Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Gratitude Initiative Red Oak, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Honor Flight Austin Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Georgetown Backpack Buddies Georgetown, TX | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
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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 | $34,264,170 | $3,302,146 | $2,702,334 | $1,952,020 | 32 | $1,464,968 |
| 2023 | $32,917,452 | $3,151,660 | $2,963,469 | $1,793,833 | 26 | $1,443,181 |
| 2022 | $31,508,515 | $23,091,313 | $2,093,144 | $692,655 | 41 | $305,184 |
| 2021 | $12,760,131 | $3,037,006 | $2,053,865 | $1,045,868 | 43 | $347,261 |
| 2020 | $10,497,318 | $1,848,159 | $1,788,471 | $926,450 | 36 | $242,986 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
GACF’s mission is to bridge donors to nonprofits with effective solutions to meet real community needs. Its website describes its purpose as fostering Georgetown-area philanthropy and supporting Georgetown and surrounding communities.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes several programs: the Snead Institute supports local and global causes through scholarships, after-school language programs, and charitable giving; the Sport Clips Philanthropic Fund makes grants to organizations to promote general welfare; and the Garey Park Fund distributes funds for capital improvements at Garey Park in Georgetown. The filing also describes other programs that support a variety of needs through services and grants.
In 2024, recipients included organizations serving a range of purposes. For example, R.O.C.K. says it provides equine-assisted services to people with physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities; CASA of Williamson County says it supports community volunteers advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect; and Georgetown ISD Education Foundation says it supports an innovative learning environment and academic opportunities for Georgetown ISD students.
Grantmaking
The foundation’s website reports $9,665,736 granted in 2025 and $28,152,021 granted since inception; it also reports $99,000 awarded in scholarships in 2025. The 2024 filing lists 32 grants totaling $1,952,020. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $989,140, with a median of $20,250. The largest listed grants were to the City of Georgetown Parks and Recreation ($989,140), YMCA of Central Texas ($110,000), R.O.C.K. ($102,400), and Central Texas Community Foundation ($80,000). Each of those grants was listed for general operating support.
The foundation’s website describes scholarships for Georgetown-area students, including the Ned Snead Memorial Scholarship Fund and the Madelyn Grace Shoales “Trainer Maddy” Memorial Scholarship Fund for Athletic Training. Their listed 2026 deadlines, May 1 and April 16 respectively, have passed. The Georgetown Promise Scholarship provides educational assistance to eligible Georgetown students who identify as Black/African-American or Latino(a), including support for tuition, fees, books, and vocational or technical training. Its listed 2026 deadline, April 15, has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Connie Clark as chair, Chris Price as treasurer/secretary, Tom Faragher as managing director, and Eric Cooper, Andrea Denton, Joseph Greer, Mike Weir, Bob Villarreal, Stephen Benold, and Glynn Castro as directors.
Georgetown Area Community Foundation is led by Connie Clark, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Connie Clark
Chair
Past Chair → Director, 2021
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Faragher
Managing Director
Director → Managing Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $30K (2024)
Andrea Denton
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Villarreal
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2021
Past Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Cooper
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Weir
Director
Managing Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Benold
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Greer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cayce Riggen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cuan McComb
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Glynn Castro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Conner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Haught
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Price
Treasurer & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Katie Rinehart (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Hayden Johnson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ron Greening (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Howard Faske (2020) — Director
- Former: Karen Cole (2020) — Director
- Former: Nelson Avery (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Tom Faragher (Managing Director).
Frequently asked questions about Georgetown Area Community Foundation
How much does Georgetown Area Community Foundation give each year?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation gave $2.0M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 26 grants.
What is Georgetown Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,250, and its average grant was $61,001, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Georgetown Area Community Foundation that year got $22K on average.
Where does Georgetown Area Community Foundation give grants?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, TX (22 grants), Round Rock, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Georgetown Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Georgetown Area Community Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Georgetown Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include City of Georgetown Parks and Rec ($989,140), YMCA of Central Texas ($110,000) and Rock Ride on Center for Kids ($102,400), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Georgetown Area Community Foundation?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation reported $34.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What does Georgetown Area Community Foundation fund?
GACF’s mission is to bridge donors to nonprofits with effective solutions to meet real community needs. Its website describes its purpose as fostering Georgetown-area philanthropy and supporting Georgetown and surrounding communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Georgetown Area Community Foundation?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Georgetown Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Georgetown Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2786718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Georgetown Area Community Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/georgetown-area-community-foundation-morg_4998364c685649a49922d42314756e2e
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