Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center
Philosophy To provide a loving, safe environment for children to develop the potential that God has planned for them.
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center at a glance
In short: Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,035
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $26,035
- Median grant
- $26,035
- Total assets
- $254,418
- +24.1% 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.
Who Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Rising StarWorkforce Solutions ($26K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Rising StarWorkforce Solutions Austin, TX | Teacher Retention Bonuses | $26,035 |
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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 | $254,418 | $529,104 | $500,483 | $26,035 | 1 | $1,472 |
| 2024 | $205,005 | $455,983 | $442,580 | — | — | $1,319 |
| 2023 | $104,886 | $442,874 | $441,708 | — | — | $5 |
| 2022 | $97,710 | $468,965 | $395,111 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $24,055 | $366,872 | $396,742 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $56,472 | $371,224 | $345,868 | — | — | — |
About Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center
Based on IRS filings
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bandera, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $26K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center is led by Carolyn Sells, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carolyn Sells
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Edwards
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy Taylor
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marge Muniz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Mulholland
Parent Representative
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marsha Schrank (2020–2022) — Former President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center
How much does Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center give each year?
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center gave $26K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center?
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center reported $254K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $529K.
What is Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center?
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Bandera, TX. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center operate?
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center's EIN?
Grace Noah's Ark Learning Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2248466. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
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