The Onestar National Service
The Onestar National Service Commission (also known as The Onestar Foundation) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Austin, Texas. Established in 2004, OneStar operates as Texas' Governor-designated state service commission and serves as a statewide convener that administers federal funding throughout Texas and advances national service as an effective solution to social challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.8M
+11.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$28.7M
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
44
-10.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$652K
+26.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
OneStar's mission centers on building a stronger nonprofit sector for a better Texas. The organization harnesses civic engagement and volunteerism to create pathways for individuals and organizations to engage, connect, and accelerate impact across the state.
Primary program areas include:
AmeriCorps Pass-Through Grants: Distributes funding to Texas nonprofit organizations to bring people from various backgrounds together at the local level to solve problems and strengthen communities.
AmeriCorps VISTA: Implements a statewide Volunteers in Service to America project to recruit and place capacity-building AmeriCorps VISTA members at eligible nonprofits across Texas. Focus areas include disaster services, education, economic opportunity, healthy futures, nonprofit capacity-building, and veterans and military families.
AmeriCorps Program Administration: Administers and operates AmeriCorps pass-through grants and performs services that further volunteerism and community service in Texas, funded through AmeriCorps and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Grantmaking
OneStar administers substantial federal AmeriCorps funding distributed as pass-through grants to nonprofit organizations across Texas. Recent grant activity demonstrates significant investment:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OneStar's funding and programming focus exclusively on Texas. The organization administers approximately $18 million in federal funding per year to a portfolio of AmeriCorps Texas programs made up of nonprofits, state agencies, and P-16 educational institutions.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total Assets: $4,276,760
- Total Revenue: $28,303,694
- Total Expenses: $28,303,694
Additional Financial Information:
- Total Assets (2024): $4,773,418
- Total Giving (2024): $28,690,087
The organization operates with minimal liabilities relative to assets, indicating strong financial management. OneStar's annual revenue is reported at approximately $4.5 million, with the organization employing 21 staff members.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,773,418 | $4,276,760 | $4,717,682 |
| Revenue | $31,322,475 | $28,303,694 | $23,612,823 |
| Expenses | $31,322,475 | $28,303,694 | $23,612,823 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Onestar National Service
AmeriCorps State and National
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE
Amount
$32.7 million (2024 funding cycle); $29.8 million (2025 funding cycle)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Governor's Volunteer Awards
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
September 30, 2026
Rebuild Texas Fund
THE ONESTAR NATIONAL SERVICE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chris Bugbee: President & CEO
- Elizabeth Darling: President (listed in organizational records)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER BUGBEE | PRESIDENT/CE | 2 | — |
| MARY VOORHIES | CONTROLLER | 2 | — |
| JACLYN KOLAR | DIR OF NATIO | 2 | — |
| MILLICENT BOYKIN | DIR OF STATE | 2 | — |
| VERONICA HAGERTY | CHAIRMAN | 2 | — |
| ANNETTE JUBA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAN LEAL | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| MICHELLE BREWER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER CHIDSEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARCOS DELGADO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| VERLENE DICKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ASHLEIGH FEUERBACHER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MARY GRACE LANDRUM | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LILLIAN LUCERO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CORINA SADLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES SENEGAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CHUCK WRIGHT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATIE CASSTEVENS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JIE LI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KARIN MORRIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| COREY TABOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BILL KING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GENE SEAMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2025 Funding Announcement:**
OneStar announced $29.8 million in AmeriCorps funding for Texas in August 2025. The announcement noted that earlier in the year, the future of many AmeriCorps Texas programs appeared uncertain when $11.7 million in federal funding was unexpectedly terminated in Texas, halting service for 382 members and pausing expansion plans. The subsequent funding award helped restore and advance service opportunities across the state.
OneStar awarded $32.7 million in AmeriCorps funding for Texas - OneStar Foundation**AmeriCorps Member Recruitment:**
Individuals interested in serving as AmeriCorps members in Texas can search and apply for positions through designated platforms. Programs across the state are actively recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve in Texas communities.
OneStar awarded $32.7 million in AmeriCorps funding for Texas - OneStar FoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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