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San Angelo Area Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker San Angelo, TX EIN: 73-1634145 Website

The San Angelo Area Foundation is a public charity based in San Angelo, Texas. It manages charitable funds and makes grants to support community needs in the San Angelo area.

San Angelo Area Foundation at a glance

In short: San Angelo Area Foundation gave $10.0M across 158 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$10,046,675
+37.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
158
+1.9% vs 2023
Average grant
$63,587
+34.4% vs 2023
Median grant
$23,949
Total assets
$273,249,935
+13.2% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
15% first-time grantees (24 of 158, 2024)
Primary geography
Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

How to apply to San Angelo Area Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests by email or traditional mail for review; organizations must submit an online grant application. Eligible applicants include qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations affiliated with a nonprofit, or governmental units. Applicants must use the funds within and for the benefit of residents and communities in the 17 counties of the San Angelo area. The Foundation says it considers relative need and potential impact, and its policy gives preference to proposals that strengthen services and organizational capacity, demonstrate volunteer involvement and community support, or encourage coordination among organizations. Only one application per organization is considered every other year. The discretionary grant policy generally excludes political lobbying or legislative activities, establishing or enhancing endowments, and projects limited to a single congregation, denomination, or cohort. Grant recipients must provide plans for evaluation and impact; approved grants are subject to agreed monitoring, which may include site visits, reports, documentation, and follow-up evaluation.

Review Cycle
The grant-seeker information lists fall and spring deadlines of September 1 and March 1, respectively. The application page describes the fall cycle as opening July 1, with a September 1 deadline.
Deadline
The grant-seeker information lists fall and spring deadlines of September 1 and March 1, respectively.
Contact

Mailing address: 221 S Irving St, San Angelo, TX 76903
Phone: (325) 947-7071
Website: https://saafound.org

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who San Angelo Area Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts: $1.5MSan Angelo Museum of Fine Arts$1.5MLa Esperanza Clinic Inc: $601KLa Esperanza Clinic Inc$601KFamily Matters: $350KFamily Matters$350KScouting America-Texas Southwest Council: $321KScouting America-TexasSouthwest Council$321KThe Salvation Army: $319KThe Salvation Army$319KMary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation: $285KMary Ellen Kent Bunyard FamilyFoundation$285KHouse of Faith-San Angelo: $260KHouse of Faith-San Angelo$260KGospel Broadcasting Network: $250KGospel Broadcasting Network$250KFirst Presbyterian Church: $213KFirst Presbyterian Church$213KApologetics Press: $210KApologetics Press$210K

The largest 2024 recipient was San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.

Grant Size Distribution

753 grants across all recorded years

575<$50K70$50–100K81$100–250K17$250–500K7$500K–1M3$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 575 grants of 753 (76%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Foundation’s discretionary grants are intended to benefit residents and communities in the 17 counties of the San Angelo area. In 2024, 90% of reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remainder went to recipients in Arizona (3%), Mississippi (2%), Alabama (2%), and Missouri (1%).

Grant Distribution by State

23states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 158 itemized grants.

Cities

San AngeloSonoraMenardChristovalAustinOzonaBanderaSterling CitySan AntonioWallMertzonAbileneDallasBronteCollege StationEl PasoEldoradoFort WorthJohnson CityLittle Rock

Is San Angelo Area Foundation open to new grantees?

15%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 24 of 158 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $66K. How we count

Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.

  • 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). 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

$0$5M$10M$15M175 grants2019 174 grants2020 124 grants2021 142 grants2022 155 grants2023 158 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6.6M (2022) to $11.7M (2021). In 2024 it made 158 grants totaling $10.0M.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts San Angelo, TXArts & Culture$1,484,739
La Esperanza Clinic Inc San Angelo, TXHEALTH$600,675
Family Matters Pheonix, AZReligion$350,000
Scouting America-Texas Southwest Council San Angelo, TXYouth Development Program$321,479
The Salvation Army San Angelo, TXHuman Services$318,735
Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation San Angelo, TXHuman Services$285,000
House of Faith-San Angelo San Angelo, TXYouth Development Program$260,135
Gospel Broadcasting Network Olive Branch, MSReligion$250,000
First Presbyterian Church San Angelo, TXReligion$213,000
Apologetics Press Montgomery, ALReligion$210,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$273,249,935$41,540,168$20,680,733$10,046,675158$14,873,259
2023$241,441,918$25,016,285$15,433,939$7,330,716155$7,344,903
2022$205,097,187$36,626,933$13,249,615$6,599,245142$1,603,056
2021$221,834,647$42,062,458$17,457,525$11,674,357124$18,307,011
2020$182,302,302$32,793,761$13,772,098$10,098,333174$21,989,251
2019$173,855,815$20,458,623$13,437,334$9,707,802175$4,877,582

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The Foundation’s mission is to build a legacy of philanthropy by attracting and prudently managing endowed gifts to match donor interests with community needs.

Its discretionary grantmaking is not limited to a particular field; the Foundation says it seeks to support the range of human needs in the San Angelo area. Program information lists areas including animals and animal welfare, arts and culture, education, services for older adults, the environment, health, social services, and youth development. The Foundation’s filing describes grants to qualified charitable organizations and other qualified entities, including governmental organizations, colleges, universities, and religious entities.

Examples of grantee work include the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, whose mission is to exhibit art for public enjoyment and education; La Esperanza Clinic, which provides primary and preventive health and dental care, particularly to medically underserved people; and Meals for the Elderly, which delivers meals and coordinates services to help community members remain in their homes. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Foundation’s.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the Foundation reported 158 grants totaling $10,046,675. Grant amounts ranged from $5,168 to $1,484,739, with a median of $23,948.

Among the largest 2024 grants were $1,484,739 to the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts for arts and culture; $600,675 to La Esperanza Clinic for health; $350,000 to Family Matters for religion; $321,479 to Scouting America–Texas Southwest Council for youth development; and $318,735 to The Salvation Army for human services. Other notable grants included $260,135 to House of Faith–San Angelo for youth development, $202,024 to Meals for the Elderly for food and nutrition, and $190,964 to the Children’s Advocacy Center of Greater West Texas for human services.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jay Boyd as chair, Patrick Shannon as vice chairman, Brady Johnson as secretary/treasurer, and Camille Yale as past chair. Jon Bailey is listed on the executive committee. Other listed board members are Mary Boster, Jeffrey Bozeman, Sharanda El Masri, Ronnie D Hawkins Jr, and Flor Leos.

San Angelo Area Foundation is led by Matt Lewis, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; 3 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Matt Lewis

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2019

    40 hrs/week

    $188K (2019) → $499K (2024)

  • Jay Boyd

    Chair

    Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2022

    Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Brianne Killam

    CFO

    Finance Vice President → CFO, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2022) → $122K (2024)

  • Janet Karcher

    Marketing Vice President

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $108K (2022) → $122K (2024)

  • Brady Johnson

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Board Member → Executive Committee, 2022

    Executive Committee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Camille Yale

    Past Chair

    Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022

    Chairman → Past Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Drew Wallace

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gayla Thornton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeffrey Bozeman

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jon Bailey

    Executive Committee

    Board Member → Executive Committee, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Patrick Shannon

    Vice Chairman

    Executive Committee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022

    Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chairman, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ronnie D. Hawkins Jr.

    Board Member

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shelley New

    Board Member

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sharanda El Masri

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carlos Robledo

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Flor Leos

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary Boster

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Troyce Wilcox

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (8)
  • Former: Fred Hernandez (2019–2023) — Past Chairman
  • Former: James Huffman (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jane Richardson (2019–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Flor Leos Madero (2022–2023) — Board Member
  • Former: Jana Rueter (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Carmen Dusek (2019–2021) — Past Chairman
  • Former: Jason Cox (2019–2021) — Board Member
  • Former: Susan Brooks (2019) — Past Chairman

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Matt Lewis — President & CEO: $499KMatt LewisPresident & CEO$499KBrianne Killam — CFO: $122KBrianne KillamCFO$122KJanet Karcher — Marketing VP: $122KJanet KarcherMarketing VP$122K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $499K, to Matt Lewis (President & CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about San Angelo Area Foundation

How much does San Angelo Area Foundation give each year?

San Angelo Area Foundation gave $10.0M across 158 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7.3M across 155 grants.

What is San Angelo Area Foundation's typical grant size?

San Angelo Area Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $23,949, and its average grant was $63,587, across 158 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from San Angelo Area Foundation that year got $49K on average.

Where does San Angelo Area Foundation give grants?

San Angelo Area Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Angelo, TX (101 grants), Sonora, TX (5 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Christoval, TX (3 grants).

Does San Angelo Area Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 158 grants with a stated purpose on San Angelo Area Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion" (38 grants), "Human Services" (29 grants) and "Arts & Culture" (14 grants).

Who are San Angelo Area Foundation's largest grantees?

San Angelo Area Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts ($1,484,739), La Esperanza Clinic Inc ($600,675) and Family Matters ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is San Angelo Area Foundation?

San Angelo Area Foundation reported $273.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41.5M.

What does San Angelo Area Foundation fund?

The Foundation’s mission is to build a legacy of philanthropy by attracting and prudently managing endowed gifts to match donor interests with community needs. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from San Angelo Area Foundation?

The Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests by email or traditional mail for review; organizations must submit an online grant application. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is San Angelo Area Foundation's EIN?

San Angelo Area Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-1634145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

Does San Angelo Area Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 8, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 9, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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