Poston Gardens Foundation Inc
Make efforts to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities by providing funds for housing, transportation, education, vocational training, food, social activities, respite travel and other essentials that lead to a happy, healthy life.
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $243,789
- +12.9% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $312,709
- +51.5% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $230,840
- +159.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Poston Gardens Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Buddies International in Texas Waxahachie, TX | Admin Help | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $243,789 | $312,709 | $230,840 | — | — |
| 2020 | $215,920 | $206,438 | $88,914 | $50,000 | 1 |
About Poston Gardens Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Waxahachie, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $244K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc is led by Kari Lane Zerbe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kari Lane Zerbe
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Poston
Board Chairman
Chairman → Board Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Casey Barber
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Poston Gardens Foundation Inc
How large is Poston Gardens Foundation Inc?
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc reported $244K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $313K.
What is Poston Gardens Foundation Inc?
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Waxahachie, TX. It holds $244K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Poston Gardens Foundation Inc operate?
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Poston Gardens Foundation Inc's EIN?
Poston Gardens Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2892920. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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