Port Aransas Education Foundation
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Port Aransas Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Port Aransas Education Foundation gave $312K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $312K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $311,540
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $311,540
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $311,540
- Total assets
- $264,503
- +15.9% 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 Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Aransas Independent School District ($312K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2020) to $312K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $312K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Aransas Independent School District Port Aransas, TX | For activities and equipment not otherwise available through the school budget | $311,540 |
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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 | $264,503 | $352,006 | $330,322 | $311,540 | 1 | $14,485 |
| 2023 | $228,164 | $313,954 | $298,992 | $297,548 | 1 | $12,824 |
| 2022 | $219,935 | $253,248 | $218,224 | $217,524 | 1 | $10,115 |
| 2021 | $207,655 | $109,906 | $224,730 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $308,047 | $173,065 | $217,088 | $211,545 | 1 | $8,256 |
About Port Aransas Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Port Aransas Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Port Aransas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $265K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $312K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Port Aransas Education Foundation is led by Sarah Wilson, Director & President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sarah Wilson
Director & President
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
Director & Secretary → Director & President, 2024
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Moore
Director & Treasurer
Director → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Bepko
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jilliann Gainey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Kelman
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashleigh Robertson
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Shanklin
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Josh Garcia
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Shelton
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louisa Mayfield
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Zaludek
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shenna Schneider
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Arnold
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Wilson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Melanie Pendleton (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Sowers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shannon Lafeyette (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Shannon Vanorman (2020–2023) — Director & President
- Former: Tammy Maraquin (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
- Former: Kodi Cibulka (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Amanda Windsor (2020–2022) — Director & President
- Former: Katie Kuykendall (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Garlough (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ashley Robertson (2020–2021) — Director & Vice President
- Former: Shiela McLaughlin (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Be Mack (2020) — Director
- Former: Beth Owens (2020) — Director & President
- Former: Leslie Mills (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Port Aransas Education Foundation
How much does Port Aransas Education Foundation give each year?
Port Aransas Education Foundation gave $312K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $298K across 1 grant.
How large is Port Aransas Education Foundation?
Port Aransas Education Foundation reported $265K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $352K.
What is Port Aransas Education Foundation?
Port Aransas Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Port Aransas, TX. It holds $265K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Port Aransas Education Foundation operate?
Port Aransas Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Port Aransas Education Foundation's EIN?
Port Aransas Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5359240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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