SUL Ross State University Foundation
Fundraising support for sul ross state university in order to support the mission including operations, projects, and programs.
SUL Ross State University Foundation at a glance
In short: SUL Ross State University Foundation gave $917K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $917K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $917,311
- +5818.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $917,311
- +5818.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $917,311
- Total assets
- $1,253,468
- -10.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who SUL Ross State University Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Texas State University System Foundation Inc ($917K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 4 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How SUL Ross State University Foundation gives
- Giving grew 324% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2022) to $10.9M (2021). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $917K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State University System Foundation Inc Austin, TX | General | $917,311 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,253,468 | $908,263 | $1,005,668 | $917,311 | 1 | $103,162 |
| 2022 | $1,397,921 | $295,179 | $152,122 | $15,500 | 1 | $30,787 |
| 2021 | $1,687,998 | $1,230,429 | $11,028,385 | $10,918,777 | 1 | $109,020 |
| 2020 | $10,711,982 | $6,342,879 | $252,174 | $216,386 | 1 | $119,676 |
About SUL Ross State University Foundation
Based on IRS filings
SUL Ross State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Alpine, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $917K. Net investment income was $103K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
SUL Ross State University Foundation is led by Rick Stephens, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rick Stephens
Chair
Chair Acting Secretary → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carla McFarland
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beto Hinojosa
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jaime Velasco
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Wagnon
Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Dorinna Tanksley (2021) — Member
- Former: Humberto Noe Hinojosa (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Pete P Gallego (2020) — Ex-Officio
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about SUL Ross State University Foundation
How much does SUL Ross State University Foundation give each year?
SUL Ross State University Foundation gave $917K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $16K across 1 grant.
How large is SUL Ross State University Foundation?
SUL Ross State University Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $908K.
What is SUL Ross State University Foundation?
SUL Ross State University Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Alpine, TX. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does SUL Ross State University Foundation operate?
SUL Ross State University Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is SUL Ross State University Foundation's EIN?
SUL Ross State University Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3138496. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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