THE MISSION OF THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS TO INCREASE PARTICIPATION AND SUCCESS IN HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL TEXANS. THE FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD. IT EXISTS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PRIVATE SECTOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE STATE'S HIGHER EDUCATION PLAN.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.6M
+107.1% YoY
Revenue
$5.2M
+407.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$86K
+80.2% YoY
Expenses
$3.2M
+82.9% YoY
About Texas Higher Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Texas Higher Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $86K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,646,188 | $2,243,874 | $3,354,865 |
| Revenue | $5,241,528 | $1,032,734 | $2,408,543 |
| Expenses | $3,175,470 | $1,736,260 | $2,632,793 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,188 | $47,832 | $3,272 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEAL ADAMS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 1.5 | — |
| DARRYL HEATH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRED HELDENFELS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| WOODY HUNT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BOBBY JENKINS JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELAINE MENDOZA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| RAYMOND F MESSER | TREASURER | 1.5 | — |
| LORRAINE PERRYMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STUART STEDMAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN STEEN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RICHARD A BOX | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRED FARIAS III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN GIBSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM WILL FRASER III | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE PLUMMER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DONNA WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WELCOME WILSON JR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CHARLES AMATO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE SHAW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR SIDNEY W THEIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELISSA I HENDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| MAEVE LAHEY | ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Texas Higher Education Foundation?
Texas Higher Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Texas Higher Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Texas Higher Education Foundation holds $4.6M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue.
Where does Texas Higher Education Foundation operate?
Texas Higher Education Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Texas Higher Education Foundation's EIN?
Texas Higher Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3017895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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