The Fentress Foundation
The Fentress Foundation is a private foundation, based in Waco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.3M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
The Fentress Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fentress Foundation gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2022 (avg $657K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $3,285,000
- +1351.0% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 5
- -68.8% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $657,000
- +4543.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $1,080,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Fentress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($1.1M). Together the top 5 received $3.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 39 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fentress Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $226K (2021) to $3.3M (2022). In 2022 it made 5 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | Establish the Fentress-Cummings Initiative Fund | $1,080,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | Establish the Laurie Humphreys Charitable Fund | $1,080,000 |
| Waco Foundation Waco, TX | Establish the Edward Lee Humphreys IV Fund | $1,080,000 |
| Columbus Avenue Baptist Church Waco, TX | Operational support | $30,000 |
| Historic Waco Foundation Waco, TX | Operational support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $1,218,998 | $3,393,759 | $3,285,000 | 5 | $3,285,000 | $1,218,998 | $26,048 |
| 2021 | $2,174,761 | $299,157 | $297,742 | $226,400 | 16 | — | $299,157 | $154,929 |
| 2020 | $2,173,346 | $280,535 | $716,270 | $644,750 | 18 | — | $280,535 | $153,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fentress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fentress Foundation is led by Corky Cummings, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Corky Cummings
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sierra Grande
Investment Manager
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sara Humphreys (2020) — President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Fentress Foundation
How much does The Fentress Foundation give each year?
The Fentress Foundation gave $3.3M across 5 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $226K across 16 grants.
What is The Fentress Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fentress Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $1,080,000, and its average grant was $657,000, across 5 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fentress Foundation give grants?
The Fentress Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (3 grants).
Does The Fentress Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Fentress Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Fentress Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fentress Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($1,080,000), Schwab Charitable ($1,080,000) and Waco Foundation ($1,080,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How much is The Fentress Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Fentress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Fentress Foundation's EIN?
The Fentress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6048267. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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