Texas Compassion Project
Texas Compassion Project is a private foundation based in Rockwall, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists grants for needs including medical and family hardship, children’s gifts, tuition assistance, and local community support.
Texas Compassion Project at a glance
In short: Texas Compassion Project gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,284
- +21.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,389
- -45.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $112,887
- +40.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Texas Compassion Project
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Texas Compassion Project. Application forms and materials are up to board members, and awards have to be voted on by the board. No deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Texas Compassion Project
Mailing address: 519 E Interstate 30 Num 240, Rockwall, TX 75032
Phone: (214) 241-5759
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Texas Compassion Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yolanda Rodriguez ($6K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2024) to $20K (2023). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Rodriguez Terrell, TX | Helping covering expenses while in Kidney Failure | $6,252 |
| Jordyn Rios Caddo Mills, TX | Go Fund me for child dying of heart failure | $2,000 |
| Toys for Tots McKinney, TX | Gifts/cash for local children | $1,845 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $1,500 |
| Goldyn Summitt Forney, TX | Creamation | $1,000 |
| Barbies for Boobs Anna, TX | Fundraiser | $1,000 |
| Quaysha Green Garland, TX | Family suffered from a house fire, providing them with gift cards for necessities | $736 |
| Jennifer Porter Rockwall, TX | Providing Food for sick family member | $287 |
| Moises Rodriguez Terrell, TX | Child of sick mom, school supplies & clothes | $282 |
| CM Teacher Gifts Caddo Mills, TX | Gift cards for local teachers for the holidays | $233 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $112,887 | $52,000 | $19,263 | $15,284 | 11 | $15,284 |
| 2024 | $80,150 | $49,300 | $13,034 | $12,622 | 5 | $12,622 |
| 2023 | $43,884 | $15,231 | $21,127 | $20,456 | 5 | $20,456 |
| 2022 | $49,781 | $50,000 | $219 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $15,284. Grant amounts ranged from $149 to $6,252, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed grants included $1,845 to Toys for Tots for gifts or cash for local children, $1,000 to Barbies for Boobs for a fundraiser, and $149 to The Quest Church for sports balls. Other grants included tuition assistance and support for people facing medical or family hardship; those recipients are not named here.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Chelsea Smith as Secretary, Russell Spence as President, and Sheila Potts as Treasurer.
Texas Compassion Project is led by Russell Spence, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Russell Spence
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Chelsea Smith
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sheila Potts
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Texas Compassion Project
How much does Texas Compassion Project give each year?
Texas Compassion Project gave $15K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $13K across 5 grants.
What is Texas Compassion Project's typical grant size?
Texas Compassion Project's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,389, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Texas Compassion Project give grants?
Texas Compassion Project gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Terrell, TX (2 grants) and Caddo Mills, TX (2 grants).
Does Texas Compassion Project give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Texas Compassion Project's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Texas Compassion Project's largest grantees?
Texas Compassion Project's largest 2025 grantees include Yolanda Rodriguez ($6,252), Jordyn Rios ($2,000) and Toys for Tots ($1,845), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($1,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Texas Compassion Project?
Texas Compassion Project reported $113K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
How do I apply for a grant from Texas Compassion Project?
The filing says to contact Texas Compassion Project. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Texas Compassion Project's EIN?
Texas Compassion Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3925990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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