Texas Council for Economic Education
The organization promotes education in Texas on the economic fundamentals and current issues facing the state. Programs are offered to students and teachers of students from k to 12 all across Texas.
Texas Council for Economic Education at a glance
In short: Texas Council for Economic Education gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $43,962
- +4.2% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Council for Economic Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was UT Tyler Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Tyler Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy Tyler, TX | Support of the center for economic education and financial literacy | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $43,962 | $43,021 | $35,103 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $42,184 | $65,355 | $100,391 | — | — |
| 2019 | $67,088 | $136,425 | $142,732 | — | — |
About Texas Council for Economic Education
Based on IRS filings
Texas Council for Economic Education is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Denton, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $44K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Council for Economic Education's 2021 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Steve Cobb
Center Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Moeder
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ivie
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Horn II
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Clawson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Daniel Serralde (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Edge (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Patricia Hardy (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Rob Pivnick (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Doty (2019–2020) — Center Director
- Former: Susan Kizer (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marcus McCue (2019) — Board Member
- Former: O. Homer Erekson (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Council for Economic Education
How much does Texas Council for Economic Education give each year?
Texas Council for Economic Education gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990.
How large is Texas Council for Economic Education?
Texas Council for Economic Education reported $44K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $43K.
What is Texas Council for Economic Education?
Texas Council for Economic Education is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Denton, TX. It holds $44K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Texas Council for Economic Education operate?
Texas Council for Economic Education has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Texas Council for Economic Education's EIN?
Texas Council for Economic Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7024573. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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