Recognizegood the Foundation
Recognizegood is an austin-based 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides the means for anyone to illuminate, connect with and learn from great examples of goodness.
Recognizegood the Foundation at a glance
In short: Recognizegood the Foundation gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,667
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $369,633
- +66.1% 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.
Who Recognizegood the Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Concordia University Texas ($20K). Together the top 3 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $79K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $38K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Concordia University Texas Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Mission | $20,000 |
| Schoolyard Dogs Wimberly, TX | To Further the Organization's Mission | $11,000 |
| The Arc of Texas Austin, TX | To Further the Organization's Mission | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $369,633 | $399,376 | $252,254 | $38,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $222,511 | $234,421 | $260,235 | $38,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $248,325 | $243,699 | $221,177 | $79,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $225,803 | $326,726 | $243,902 | $70,740 | Total only |
| 2021 | $142,979 | $165,755 | $183,070 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Recognizegood the Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Recognizegood the Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $370K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $38K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Recognizegood the Foundation is led by Joel Coffman, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Coffman
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$24K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Bobby Jenkins
Chairman
Board Chair → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
10.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Leuenhagen
Program Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $30K (2025)
Earl Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2021
5.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cooper
Secretary
On filings since 2021
10.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Bosch Jr.
Vice Chairman
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
10.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Smith
Controller
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Stephanie Lebens (2024) — Program Director
- Former: Emily Smith (2023) — Accountant
- Former: Scholley Bubenik (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stefanie Lebens (2023) — Program Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $30K, to Leslie Leuenhagen (Program Director).
Frequently asked questions about Recognizegood the Foundation
How much does Recognizegood the Foundation give each year?
Recognizegood the Foundation gave $38K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $38K across 3 grants.
What is Recognizegood the Foundation's typical grant size?
Recognizegood the Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $12,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Recognizegood the Foundation give grants?
Recognizegood the Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Recognizegood the Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Recognizegood the Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Organization's Mission" (3 grants).
How large is Recognizegood the Foundation?
Recognizegood the Foundation reported $370K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $399K.
What is Recognizegood the Foundation?
Recognizegood the Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $370K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Recognizegood the Foundation's EIN?
Recognizegood the Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4099813. 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 July 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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