The Greater Texas Foundation is a private foundation based in Bryan, Texas, dedicated to ensuring all Texas students have equal opportunity to access and succeed in postsecondary education. Established in 1973, the foundation evolved from the Greater East Texas Higher Education Authority (founded in 1981) and transitioned from a student loan secondary buyer to a fully charitable foundation in 2005.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$301.8M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.5M
-4.9% YoY
Grant Count
108
-1.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$88K
-3.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Greater Texas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education, with particular focus on helping underserved and disadvantaged populations. The foundation pursues its mission by forming partnerships, supporting research, sharing knowledge, and making grants.
Grantmaking
The foundation accepts applications and is open to new applicants.
Grant Range
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a wide range of cities primarily throughout Texas on a statewide basis, with some funding extending to other states including California, New York, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue:
- Total assets: $286.3 million (2023); $301.8 million (2024)
- Total revenue: $8.4 million (2023); $14.8 million (2024)
- Total expenses: $9.77 million (2023); $13.4 million (2024)
- Expense ratio: 116.4% of total revenue spent on programs
Staffing:
- 8 employees (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $301,825,891 | $286,274,977 | $263,251,859 |
| Revenue | $14,774,825 | $8,397,364 | $27,368,927 |
| Expenses | $13,398,195 | $9,771,228 | $24,427,044 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $13,020,649 | $12,816,574 | $14,761,588 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,306,223 | $7,039,406 | $12,903,748 |
| Distributable Amount | $14,238,726 | $13,684,886 | $13,030,649 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Greater Texas Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include P16plus Council of Greater Bexar County Foundation Inc ($436,516), Economic Mobility Systems ($334,756), Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas ($325,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACHIEVING THE DREAM INC SILVER SPRING, MD | TO SUPPORT TWO TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGES' PARTICIPATION IN THE SECOND COHORT OF THE ATD. | $5,000 |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO SUPPORT CURRICULAR INNOVATION AND ADVISING PRACTICES FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AT NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE. | $19,074 |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO DEVELOP A CREDIT MOBILITY PORTAL TO INCREASE TRANSFERS FROM THE ALAMO COLLEGES DISTRICT TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO. | $75,370 |
| ALAMO COLLEGES FOUNDATION INC SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO ESTABLISH OR IMPROVE AN EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM AT NORTHEAST LAKEVIEW COLLEGE. | $50,000 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY WACO, TX | TO SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIPS AT BAYLOR UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW. | $7,500 |
| BLINN COLLEGE BRENHAM, TX | TO SUPPORT THE ACCSS PROGRAM TO INCREASE COMPLETION OF HIGH SCHOOL DUAL CREDIT CLASSES AND TO CREATE A SEAMLESS TRANSITION TO POST-SECONDARY STUDY. | $20,000 |
| BLINN COLLEGE BRENHAM, TX | TO SUPPORT THE ALLIANCE FOR COLLEGE & CAREER STUDENT SUCCESS (ACCSS) PROGRAM IN SOUTH-CENTRAL TEXAS. | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR APPLIED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY NETWORK (CAST) SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO DEVELOP AN ADVISING MODEL THAT ENGAGES THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY, INDUSTRY MENTORS, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS IN A HOLISTIC APPROACH. | $10,000 |
| CITIZENS FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE INC CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | TO SUPPORT UPSKILL COASTAL BEND PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE RURAL RESIDENTS WITH GREATER ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES. | $180,000 |
| COASTAL BEND COLLEGE BEEVILLE, TX | TO ESTABLISH OR IMPROVE AN EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM AT COASTAL BEND COLLEGE. | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chairman: Ralph Rushing
- President & Chief Executive Officer: Sue McMillin (since 2017)
- Vice President of Programs & Strategy: Leslie Gurrola
- Chief Financial Officer: Amber Bass
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MR RALPH RUSHING | CHAIRMAN | 4.47 | $41,000 |
| DR SAMUEL GILLESPIE | VICE CHAIRMAN (THRU 7/24) | 2.41 | $18,500 |
| MR BILL YOUNGKIN | SECRETARY | 0.98 | $37,000 |
| JANET HANDLEY | DIRECTOR (START 11/24) | 0.16 | $14,250 |
| MRS JUDY N HOLT | DIRECTOR | 0.65 | $33,000 |
| MR AD JAMES JR | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2.53 | $33,000 |
| DR TERRY JONES | DIRECTOR | 1.32 | $33,000 |
| DR ALONZO SOSA | DIRECTOR | 2.86 | $37,000 |
| DR DONALD THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 3.19 | $37,000 |
| MS SUE MCMILLIN | PRESIDENT/CEO | 40 | $340,385 |
Contact Information
- Address: 6100 Foundation Place Drive, Bryan, TX 77807
- Phone: 979-779-6100
- Toll-Free: 866-914-7268
- Website: www.greatertexasfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Greater Texas Foundation fund?
The foundation supports efforts to ensure all Texas students are prepared for, have access to, persist in, and complete postsecondary education, with particular focus on helping underserved and disadvantaged populations. The foundation pursues its mission by forming partnerships, supporting research, sharing knowledge, and making grants.
How do I apply for a grant from Greater Texas Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Annual giving: approximately $9.9 million (2023) • Total grants approved since inception: over $148 million • 2024: 110 grants awarded totaling $9.9 million • 2023: 109 awards **Grant Ranges:** • Typical range: $1,000 - $3,000,000 • Median grant size: $50,000 • Recent grants include $577,287 (Texas Community College Education Initiative), $436,516 (UP Partnership), and $400,000 (Texas 2036) **Decision Timeline:** • 2+ months from full proposal submission **Application Proc…
Where does Greater Texas Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports a wide range of cities primarily throughout Texas on a statewide basis, with some funding extending to other states including California, New York, and Washington.
What size grants does Greater Texas Foundation award?
In 2024, Greater Texas Foundation awarded 108 grants totaling $9.5M — an average of about $88K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Greater Texas Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Greater Texas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Greater Texas Foundation's EIN?
Greater Texas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2158821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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