Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found is a private foundation, based in New Braunfels, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $460.
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found at a glance
In short: Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found gave $460 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $460), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460
- -96.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $460
- -84.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $460
- Total assets
- $1,132,955
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McCombs School of Business ($460).
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $460 (2024) to $86K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $460.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McCombs School of Business Austin, TX | Donation | $460 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,132,955 | $123,835 | $243,803 | $460 | 1 | $27,197 | — | $92,050 |
| 2023 | $1,317,299 | $154,440 | $221,980 | $12,110 | 4 | $25,168 | — | $88,958 |
| 2022 | $1,254,605 | $187,905 | $255,484 | $86,127 | 11 | $94,903 | — | $99,666 |
| 2021 | $1,408,609 | $159,259 | $170,558 | $77,714 | 10 | $81,740 | $70,758 | $90,153 |
| 2020 | $1,393,819 | $102,234 | $210,133 | $74,878 | 9 | — | $25,717 | $84,764 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found is led by Rick R Kiesling, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rick R Kiesling
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
$400 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Bob R. Kiesling
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
$200 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Terry Mechler
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melissa Sartain (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Fred Matthews (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Andrea Carnes (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Bob R. (2020–2021) — President
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $400, to Rick Kiesling (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found
How much does Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found give each year?
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found gave $460 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 4 grants.
How large is Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found?
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found operate?
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found's EIN?
Herbert & Johanna Liebscher Found's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2872199. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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