The Onestar Foundation
Onestar strengthens Texas communities by creating pathways for individuals and organizations to engage, connect, and accelerate their impact.
The Onestar Foundation at a glance
In short: The Onestar Foundation gave $152K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $151,969
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $75,985
- Median grant
- $75,985
- Total assets
- $1,711,726
- -0.5% 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.
How to apply to The Onestar Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Onestar Foundation
AmeriCorps State and National
The Onestar Foundation
Amount
$29.8 million - $32.7 million (FY2024-2025)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Rebuild Texas Fund
The Onestar Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
TX AmeriCorps Planning Grant
The Onestar Foundation
Amount
Up to US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Onestar Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was CIS - San Antonio ($92K). Together the top 2 received $152K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 16 grants of 36 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2024) to $7.7M (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CIS - San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Youth Mental Health | $91,800 |
| CIS of Central Texas Austin, TX | Youth Mental Health | $60,169 |
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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 | $1,711,726 | $3,248,420 | $3,143,380 | $151,969 | 2 | $7,836 |
| 2023 | $1,719,860 | $3,306,235 | $3,638,137 | — | — | $5,918 |
| 2022 | $2,152,550 | $10,933,735 | $11,499,039 | $7,734,038 | 5 | $8,572 |
| 2021 | $2,465,909 | $3,375,276 | $3,122,718 | — | — | $683 |
| 2020 | $3,132,644 | $3,929,489 | $5,912,626 | $3,906,035 | 29 | $54,736 |
About The Onestar Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Onestar Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Onestar Foundation is led by Christopher Bugbee, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Bugbee
President
President & CEO → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $206K (2024)
Robert G. Wright II
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaclyn Kolar
Director of Natio
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$103K (2022) → $107K (2024)
Millicent Boykin
Director of St Wi
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $111K (2024)
Mary Voorhies
Controller
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$65K (2021) → $76K (2024)
Benjamin Montanez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elexis Grimes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Green
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Senegal
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Parker
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Hagerty
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Kabell
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marlene McMichael
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moises Molina
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Ramirez
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adrianna Cuellar-Rojas
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Michelle Vryn (2023) — Chf Development Officer
- Former: W. Grey McCleod Jr. (2020–2022) — Controller
- Former: Micheal Parker (2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Veronica Hagerty (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brad Namdar (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Maria Hernandez Ferrier (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shelley Rayburn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Yvonne S. Brown (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Lori Stevens (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $206K, to Christopher Bugbee (President/Ce). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Onestar Foundation
How much does The Onestar Foundation give each year?
The Onestar Foundation gave $152K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Onestar Foundation?
The Onestar Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What is The Onestar Foundation?
The Onestar Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Onestar Foundation operate?
The Onestar Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What is The Onestar Foundation's EIN?
The Onestar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0166368. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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