St. David's Foundation is one of the largest health foundations in the United States, based in Austin, Texas. The organization is a 501(c)(3) public foundation established in 1964 that operates as a community-focused, equity-driven funder. Through a unique partnership with St. David's HealthCare, the foundation strategically reinvests proceeds from the hospital system back into the community. The foundation serves a five-county region in Central Texas and operates hospital facilities as part of its work.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0B
+13.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$85.1M
+19.1% YoY
Grant Count
145
+74.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$587K
-31.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action.
Vision: A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential.
The foundation focuses on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier tomorrow. Priority areas of focus include:
- Childhood resilience
- Healthy women and girls
- Older adults
- Rural communities
- Community clinics serving as hubs for health
The foundation addresses health inequities driven by poverty, structural racism, and discrimination that unfairly limit opportunity based on ethnicity, race, age, ability, or geography.
Grantmaking
St. David's Foundation invests more than $100 million annually in grants to support community health and well-being across Central Texas.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
St. David's Foundation serves a five-county region surrounding the Austin metro area:
- Bastrop County
- Caldwell County
- Hays County
- Travis County
- Williamson County
The foundation has developed the Central Texas Health Equity Zone Map, which identifies 87 zip codes in Central Texas based on factors including income, employment, healthcare access, education, and historical marginalization (race, ethnicity, and immigration status). This map guides resource allocation decisions toward areas with the greatest health needs.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $218 million
- Expenses: $111 million
- Total Assets: $1.98 billion
- Total Liabilities: $52 million
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenues: $187.7 million
- Total Expenses: $97.1 million
- Total Assets: $1.75 billion
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,981,625,176 | $1,746,492,770 | $1,583,128,037 |
| Revenue | $217,511,294 | $187,676,086 | $177,563,370 |
| Expenses | $111,427,199 | $97,060,491 | $90,424,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,825,606 | $6,516,156 | $3,527,173 |
| 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
10 open opportunities from St David's Foundation
Central Texas Home Visiting Grant Program
ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION
Amount
Planning Grants: Up to $75,000 (one-time, 6-month period); Implementation Grants: Up to $500,000 annually
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Connecting Generations, Strengthening Communities
ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION
Amount
Tier One: Up to $20,000/year for 2 years; Tier Two: Up to $100,000/year for 2 years
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Focus on the Fourth
ST DAVID'S FOUNDATION
Amount
$2,000,000 total distributed (specific grant amounts not specified)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bastrop County Emergency Food Pantry Inc ($3,075,600), Communities in Schools of Central Texas ($2,074,640), Austin Community Foundation ($1,986,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 212 CATALYSTS AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $462,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN YOUTH HARVEST FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $554,000 |
| AGE OF CENTRAL TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $357,210 |
| ANY BABY CAN OF AUSTIN INC AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $884,520 |
| AUSTIN 2030 NETWORK - SOCIAL GOOD FUND RICHMOND, CA | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $70,000 |
| AUSTIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $750,000 |
| AUSTIN AREA URBAN LEAGUE INC AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $500,000 |
| AUSTIN BLACK PHYSICIANS ASSOCIATION AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $13,500 |
| AUSTIN CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $633,641 |
| AUSTIN CHILDREN'S MUSEUM AUSTIN, TX | HEALTH ACCESS GRANT | $125,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHANNON RATLIFF | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| LINO MENDIOLA III | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| CRAIG HESTER | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| BETSY ABELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSE ANCIRA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAY BENSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RAY BONILLA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN CHEN | TRUSTEE (AS OF 03/2025) | 1 | — |
| HONORABLE HARRIET O'NEILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CONNIE HSU | TRUSTEE (AS OF 09/2025) | 1 | — |
| H DAVID HUGHES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEW LITTLE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DARRICK MCGILL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN MURRAY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PETER PINCOFFS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| REVEREND CHUCK TREADWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARC WINKELMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUSAN WITTLIFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDWARD B BURGER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 39.6 | $629,869 |
| FERNANDO X PENA | EVP & GENERAL COUNSEL | 30 | $539,755 |
| AMY VAUGHAN | VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | 34 | $452,548 |
| REGAN GRUBER MOFFITT | VP OF COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS | 40 | $343,272 |
| JULIAN HUERTA | VP OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS | 40 | $302,818 |
| CATHY IBERG | VICE PRESIDENT OF INVESTMENTS | 10 | $289,458 |
| SHAILEE GUPTA | DIRECTOR OF DENTAL PROGRAM | 40 | $295,976 |
| CARA MUELLER | DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $254,317 |
| CHRISTINA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $230,846 |
| ABBY MENKE | LEAD DENTIST | 40 | $212,600 |
| RABECCA CROSS | ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL | 40 | $232,677 |
| KIMBERLY MCPHERSON | SENIOR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $208,683 |
Contact Information
St. David's Foundation 1303 San Antonio Street, Suite 600 Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 879-6600 Fax: (512) 879-6250 Website: stdavidsfoundation.org
The foundation maintains separate contact channels for general inquiries, dental program, grant information, human resources, scholarship program, and media inquiries.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does St David's Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To advance health equity in Central Texas through investment and action. **Vision:** A vibrant and inclusive community in which every individual can flourish and reach their full potential. The foundation focuses on removing barriers to better living today and changing systems and conditions to improve outcomes for a healthier tomorrow. Priority areas of focus include: • Childhood resilience • Healthy women and girls • Older adults • Rural communities • Community clinics serving as…
How do I apply for a grant from St David's Foundation?
St. David's Foundation invests more than $100 million annually in grants to support community health and well-being across Central Texas. **Current and Upcoming Funding Opportunities:** • **Response to Reductions in Federal Funding** – Supporting Central Texas organizations navigating unexpected loss of federal funding • **We All Benefit 2.0: Building Economic Stability** (Application opens March 30, 2026) – Investments in community-informed organizations providing core economic stability servi…
Where does St David's Foundation make grants?
St. David's Foundation serves a five-county region surrounding the Austin metro area: • Bastrop County • Caldwell County • Hays County • Travis County • Williamson County The foundation has developed the Central Texas Health Equity Zone Map, which identifies 87 zip codes in Central Texas based on factors including income, employment, healthcare access, education, and historical marginalization (race, ethnicity, and immigration status). This map guides resource allocation decisions toward areas …
What size grants does St David's Foundation award?
In 2024, St David's Foundation awarded 145 grants totaling $85.1M — an average of about $587K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is St David's Foundation's EIN?
St David's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1356589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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