Texas Rural Funders
Texas Rural Funders is a diverse coalition of funders working with rural communities to develop and implement solutions to their unique needs. We focus on projects that require collective action and which cant be solved by one organization alone. We seek to bring additional attention and resources to rural Texas, including using communications and advocacy to elevate rural voices. We believe that our urban and rural communities are inextricably linked and that the future of Texas depends on strong, rural communities. Texas Rural Funders is dedicated exclusively to charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Texas Rural Funders at a glance
In short: Texas Rural Funders gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $45K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $1,427,574
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Rural Funders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tribune Inc ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Texas Rural Funders gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2024) to $685K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tribune Inc Austin, TX | Rural Symposium | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,427,574 | $852,286 | $578,093 | $45,000 | 1 | $60,953 |
| 2023 | $1,001,305 | $973,485 | $391,535 | — | — | $26,882 |
| 2022 | $439,473 | $511,710 | $606,618 | $63,200 | 1 | $6,585 |
| 2021 | $461,661 | $1,275,314 | $1,056,268 | $685,333 | 1 | $1,981 |
About Texas Rural Funders
Based on IRS filings
Texas Rural Funders is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $61K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Rural Funders is led by Wynn Rosser, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 12 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wynn Rosser
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abena Asante
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Gurrola
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Franklin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Pekar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Quisenberry
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Sweatt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keralee Clay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lemming
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelty Garbee
Executive Di
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$89K (2021) → $144K (2024)
Ellen Ray
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Monse
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Christine Yanas (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Mike McCoy (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Sue McMillin (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $144K, to Kelty Garbee (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Texas Rural Funders
How much does Texas Rural Funders give each year?
Texas Rural Funders gave $45K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Texas Rural Funders?
Texas Rural Funders reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $852K.
What is Texas Rural Funders?
Texas Rural Funders is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Texas Rural Funders operate?
Texas Rural Funders has awarded grants in Kentucky, Texas.
What is Texas Rural Funders's EIN?
Texas Rural Funders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1401662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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