San Angelo Area Foundation
The San Angelo Area Foundation is a community foundation based in San Angelo, Texas, serving as a 501(c)(3) publicly supported charitable organization. Established in 2002 with an initial $1 million grant from the San Angelo Health Foundation, the foundation prudently manages endowed gifts to match donor interests with community needs. The organization operates with a staff of approximately 8-9 employees and is governed by a local Board of Directors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$273.2M
+13.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.0M
+37.0% YoY
Grant Count
158
+1.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$64K
+34.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to build a legacy of philanthropy by attracting and managing endowed gifts to address regional needs. The foundation provides grants to qualified organizations, including governmental entities, universities, and religious groups, for charitable purposes.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts & Culture
- Health
Grantmaking
Typical awards range from $5,005 to $1,484,739, with a median grant amount of $18,000. Historical data shows the foundation awarded 155 grants in 2023 with a median of $18,000 per grant.
Grant Range
& Typical Awards:**
Review Cycle
, and awards are announced in December.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves 17 counties in the San Angelo, Texas area, with primary focus on Texas, though giving also extends to Tennessee and Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Current Financial Position (2024):
- Total Assets: $273,249,935
- Total Giving: $18,485,426
- Total Revenues: $41,540,168
- Total Expenses: $20,680,733
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $241.4 million
- Total Giving: $7.3 million
Growth & History: Over its first twenty years, the foundation received more than $286 million in donations from over 5,000 donors, created more than 445 funds, and awarded over $150 million in grants.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $273,249,935 | $241,441,918 | $205,097,187 |
| Revenue | $41,540,168 | $25,016,285 | $36,626,933 |
| Expenses | $20,680,733 | $15,433,939 | $13,249,615 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $14,873,259 | $7,344,903 | $1,603,056 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from San Angelo Area Foundation
Grants to Teachers - San Angelo Schools Foundation
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
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San Angelo Area Foundation: Grants for Good Program
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Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by President & CEO Matt Lewis.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAY BOYD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| PATRICK SHANNON | VICE CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| BRADY JOHNSON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CAMILLE YALE | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JON BAILEY | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 2 | — |
| MARY BOSTER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JEFFREY BOZEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHARANDA EL MASRI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RONNIE D HAWKINS JR | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FLOR LEOS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHELLEY NEW | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARLOS ROBLEDO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GAYLA THORNTON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DREW WALLACE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TROYCE WILCOX | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MATT LEWIS | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $499,240 |
| BRIANNE KILLAM | CFO | 40 | $122,000 |
| JANET KARCHER | MARKETING VP | 40 | $122,000 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation demonstrated commitment to emergency response during 2025 flood relief efforts in the community. The foundation continues to distribute over $5 million annually in grants and maintains an active scholarship program alongside its general grantmaking activities.
San Angelo Area Foundation awards $225K in grants for ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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