Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The core purpose of this organization is to drive a better quality of life for the residents and community of port aransas.
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,500
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,500
- -47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,500
- Total assets
- $420,824
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Aransas ISD ($27K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
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 Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives
- Giving grew 165% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $534K (2019). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX | To Assist Graduating Seniors with Continuing Education | $26,500 |
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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 | $420,824 | $59,363 | $61,800 | $26,500 | 1 | $216 |
| 2023 | $422,685 | $59,487 | $52,811 | $50,000 | 1 | $371 |
| 2022 | $413,698 | $12,948 | $17,349 | $16,000 | 1 | $148 |
| 2021 | $412,500 | $3,241 | $14,492 | $10,000 | 1 | $41 |
| 2020 | $422,391 | $284,778 | $341,737 | $70,000 | 4 | $106 |
| 2019 | $480,400 | $572,905 | $754,502 | $534,435 | 4 | $317 |
About Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Port Aransas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $421K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $27K. Net investment income was $216.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Brett Stawar, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brett Stawar
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith McMullin
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Chambers
Director
Chair → Past Chair, 2023
Past Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fred Samudio
Treasurer
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Soechting
Vice Chair
At Large → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Starkey
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Deven Bhakta (2019–2021) — At Large
- Former: Bill Bauder (2019–2020) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Jeffrey Hentz (2019–2020) — President & CEO
- Former: Shawn Etheridge (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Tanya Chmabers (2020) — 2nd Vice Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $27K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $421K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Port Aransas, TX. It holds $421K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation operate?
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2761522. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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