La Vernia Education Foundation
To provide opportunities for excellence in education, promote innovation in teaching and partner with the community to enhance student education.
La Vernia Education Foundation at a glance
In short: La Vernia Education Foundation gave $113K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $113K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $113,268
- -36.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $113,268
- -36.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $113,268
- Total assets
- $251,169
- +25.4% 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.
How to apply to La Vernia Education Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from La Vernia Education Foundation
Who La Vernia Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was La Vernia ISD ($113K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (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
How La Vernia Education Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2022) to $194K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $113K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| La Vernia ISD La Vernia, TX | Innovative teaching programs | $113,268 |
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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 | $251,169 | $231,637 | $180,799 | $113,268 | 1 | $213 |
| 2024 | $200,329 | $136,090 | $187,646 | $177,931 | 1 | $218 |
| 2023 | $251,885 | $237,753 | $200,303 | $193,992 | 1 | $404 |
| 2022 | $214,435 | $197,255 | $112,024 | $107,763 | 1 | $416 |
| 2021 | $139,204 | $131,860 | $144,333 | $140,901 | 1 | $365 |
About La Vernia Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
La Vernia Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in La Vernia, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $251K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $113K. Net investment income was $213.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
La Vernia Education Foundation is led by Kim Hendley, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Hendley
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caylin Herley
Trustee
Vice President Development → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Hollins
Trustee
Vice President Marketing → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Dodson
Director
Vice President Auction → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Jacobs
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Gebhardt
Director
Board Member → Programs, 2023
Programs → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Strey
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Carter
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Garnett
Director
Vice President Marketing → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clara Barlow
Director
Vice President Development → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Krause
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Bonson
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kadi Tichnell
Director
Vice President Finance → Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Eckhardt
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mistelle Burg
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Zinsmeyer
Trustee
Board Member → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hensely Cone
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angelica Garnett
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Gleinser
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Hensley Cone (2021–2024) — Superintendent Lvisd
- Former: Matt Morgan (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Amber Cervenka (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Devin Guice (2021–2022) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Krista Gorzell (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kriti Mair (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa James (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Dylla (2021–2022) — Programs
- Former: Norah Wilkinson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rachel Friesenhahn (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stacey Kanak (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cynthia Buerkle (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amanda Petter (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Morgan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kristen Smith (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Levi McBee (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Collins (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa McBee (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mandy McFall (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Janysek (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 La Vernia Education Foundation
How much does La Vernia Education Foundation give each year?
La Vernia Education Foundation gave $113K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $178K across 1 grant.
How large is La Vernia Education Foundation?
La Vernia Education Foundation reported $251K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $232K.
What is La Vernia Education Foundation?
La Vernia Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in La Vernia, TX. It holds $251K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does La Vernia Education Foundation operate?
La Vernia Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is La Vernia Education Foundation's EIN?
La Vernia Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3698292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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