Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board is a public charity based in Cedar Park, Texas. The organization says it is funded and empowered by the Texas Workforce Commission to guide workforce development programs in the Rural Capital Workforce Development Area.
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board at a glance
In short: Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board gave $44.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4.4M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,401,918
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,440,192
- -27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $597,926
- Total assets
- $10,831,625
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board
- Contact
Mailing address: 701 E Whitestone Blvd Ste 200, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Phone: (512) 244-7966
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Neighborhood Centers Inc ($26.3M). Together the top 10 received $44.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 10 grants of 27 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Board says it serves Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, and Williamson counties, with a center in each county and three mobile outreach satellite offices. In its 2025 grants, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to a recipient in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21.3M (2021) to $44.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $44.4M.
*2020: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Centers Inc Cedar Park, TX | Workforce Centers Services Operations | $26,325,683 |
| Equus Workforce Services Burnet, TX | Childcare Centers Services | $7,252,337 |
| BakerRipley Houston, TX | Workforce Centers Services Operations | $6,513,104 |
| C2 Global Professional Services LLC Austin, TX | Workforce Centers Services Operations | $2,221,856 |
| Workforce Network Inc Kingsland, TX | Workforce Programing | $604,388 |
| Smithville Workforce Training Center Smithville, TX | Workforce Programing | $591,463 |
| Third Sector Capital Partners Inc Boston, MA | Workforce Programing | $481,242 |
| Emergent ED Child Care Consulting Pearland, TX | Consulting | $233,403 |
| United Way for Greater Austin Austin, TX | Consulting | $128,267 |
| Workforce Greater Austin Area Workforce Board Austin, TX | Consulting | $50,175 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,831,625 | $59,313,645 | $59,382,628 | $44,401,918 | 10 |
| 2024 | $7,192,246 | $51,497,172 | $51,961,738 | $42,677,779 | 7 |
| 2023 | $8,721,113 | $45,682,266 | $46,418,623 | $43,289,653 | 6 |
| 2022 | $4,756,057 | $40,193,849 | $40,100,190 | $28,050,274 | 2 |
| 2021 | $4,367,961 | $33,940,223 | $33,603,923 | $21,306,191 | 2 |
| 2020* | $3,449,616 | $43,617,653 | $43,171,035 | $29,647,438 | 4 |
*2020: Covers 15 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to build an employer-driven workforce that meets the demands of a global economy by involving business leaders in workforce decisions, supporting customized training, and helping employers hire higher-skilled workers, while promoting job seekers’ welfare, education, training, and placement.
Its filing describes programs that subsidize child care for low-income people in job training, provide training and support for job seekers through WIOA programs, and assist and train low-income job seekers through the TANF/Choices program. Its website also describes training resources for employers and workers, including incumbent worker training for qualifying employers, and services for job seekers, including career training and youth services.
In its 2025 grants, the Board supported workforce-services and training organizations, as well as organizations providing consulting. BakerRipley describes its mission as bringing resources, education, and connection to emerging neighborhoods; Workforce Network Inc says it develops career pathways in sectors driving prosperity in the Highland Lakes area; and Smithville Workforce Training Center describes its work as bringing workforce training and job placement to its community. Third Sector Capital Partners says its mission is to transform public systems for improved and equitable outcomes. United Way for Greater Austin describes its mission as bringing the community together to break economic barriers, while Worksource - Greater Austin Area says it leads regional workforce-system development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Board reported 10 grants totaling $44,401,918. Grant amounts ranged from $50,175 to $26,325,683, with a median of $597,926. The largest grants were $26,325,683 to Neighborhood Centers Inc for Workforce Centers Services Operations, $7,252,337 to Equus Workforce Services for Childcare Centers Services, and $6,513,104 to BakerRipley for Workforce Centers Services Operations. Other notable grants included $2,221,856 to C2 Global Professional Services LLC for Workforce Centers Services Operations, $604,388 to Workforce Network Inc for Workforce Programing, and $591,463 to Smithville Workforce Training Center for Workforce Programing.
The Board’s website describes Incumbent Worker Training as funding assistance for qualifying employers to train full-time, permanent employees. It says applications are based on availability of funds. The website also lists Skills for Small Business, Skills Development Fund, Texas Industry Partnership, and High Demand Job Training as workforce training opportunities for employers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Fletcher as CEO; Diane Tackett as COO; Eric Stansfield as CIO; Veronica Kumpf as CFO; Kelly Moreno as CSO; Oscar Ratliff Jr as Business Innovation Data Analysist; Lori Ann Forman as Controller; Christine Myers as Director of Federal Contracts; Manuela Amador Reyes as Director of Procurement; and Derek Grossenbacher as Executive Office Manager.
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board is led by Paul Fletcher, CEO on every filing since 2020; 11 of 42 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Fletcher
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $229K (2025)
Frank T Leonardis
Chairperson
Chairperson → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Chairperson, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Myers
Director of Federal Contracts
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024) → $112K (2025)
Manuela Amador Reyes
Director of Procurement
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$106K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Diane Tackett
COO
Procurement Officer → COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $173K (2025)
Eric Stansfield
CIO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $133K (2025)
Veronica Kumpf
CFO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$93K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Derek Grossenbacher
Executive Office Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$100K (2024) → $104K (2025)
Kelly Moreno
Cso
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $130K (2025)
Lori Ann Forman
Controller
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$105K (2024) → $113K (2025)
Oscar Ratliff Jr.
Business Innovation Data Analysist
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$108K (2024) → $114K (2025)
Sarah Ruddy
Cbdo
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$44K (2025)
Alfonso Sifuentes
Treasurer
Board Member & Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Becky Garlick
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Clay
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Moya
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eben Riggs
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elva Zdeb
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elwood O Engebretson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Light
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marco Cruz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Lindsey
Board Member
Board Member → Chairperson, 2021
Chairperson → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nikki Stallings
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rene Flores
Vice Chair
Board Member & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Dillett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Denice Harlan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Ols
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Mudd
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Wagner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Carter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Dowdy
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Kimball
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Butch Aggen
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christain Fletcher
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hatch Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Paselk
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kwee Lan Teo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Swartz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Stewart
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucas Laura
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Gandy
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grant
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Janie Kohl (2020–2024) — CFO
- Former: Ben Brenneman (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Hector Aguilar (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jenna Akridge (2020–2023) — Chief Contracts Officer
- Former: Jenna L Fohn-Thomas (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tracy Jackson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Becki Zumwalt Womble (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deokie Ramlochan (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Krcmar (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michele Glaze (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Briley Mitchell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carole Belver (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Burkhard (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jennifer Tucker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Kimberly Goode (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Kamerlander (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Staton (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Felix Munson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: John Robison (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Mckeown (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $229K, to Paul Fletcher (CEO). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board
How much does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board give each year?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board gave $44.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $42.7M across 7 grants.
What is Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's typical grant size?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's median grant in 2025 was $597,926, and its average grant was $4,440,192, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board give grants?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Workforce Centers Services Operations" (3 grants), "Workforce Programing" (3 grants) and "Consulting" (3 grants).
Who are Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's largest grantees?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's largest 2025 grantees include Neighborhood Centers Inc ($26,325,683), Equus Workforce Services ($7,252,337) and BakerRipley ($6,513,104), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59.3M.
What does Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to build an employer-driven workforce that meets the demands of a global economy by involving business leaders in workforce decisions, supporting customized training, and helping employers hire higher-skilled workers, while promoting job seekers’ welfare, education, training, and placement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's EIN?
Rural Capital Area Workforce Development Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2487795. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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