The Real Estate Council of Austin
Represents interest of real estate industry in central Texas.
The Real Estate Council of Austin at a glance
In short: The Real Estate Council of Austin gave $88K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $87,500
- +191.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,167
- +94.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,274,911
- -0.8% 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 The Real Estate Council of Austin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Reca Advancing Democracy Pac ($50K). Together the top 3 received $88K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Real Estate Council of Austin gives
- Giving grew 59% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $259K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reca Advancing Democracy Pac Austin, TX | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Opportunity Austin Austin, TX | Operational Support | $30,000 |
| The Other Ones Foundation Austin, TX | Operational Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,274,911 | $1,841,324 | $1,805,064 | $87,500 | 3 | $35,277 |
| 2023 | $3,301,109 | $1,950,974 | $1,639,639 | $30,000 | 2 | $22,121 |
| 2022 | $3,139,977 | $1,710,902 | $1,734,162 | $259,000 | 3 | $6,069 |
| 2021 | $2,105,322 | $1,470,657 | $1,446,033 | $55,000 | 3 | $2,379 |
| 2020 | $2,059,897 | $1,543,495 | $1,432,649 | $70,000 | 2 | $3,166 |
About The Real Estate Council of Austin
Based on IRS filings
The Real Estate Council of Austin is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $88K. Net investment income was $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Real Estate Council of Austin is led by Dianne Bangle, CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 45 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dianne Bangle
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$236K (2020) → $326K (2024)
Josh Lickteig
Chair
Director → Chair-Elect, 2023
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Romano
Director of
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Aan Coleman
Director
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2022
Immediate Pa → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Randazzo
Director
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2023
Immediate Pa → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Frey
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Neslund
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Rose
Director
Immediate Past Chair → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Cesaro
Director
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2021
Immediate Past Chair → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Weekley
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kc Willis
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Hebson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Burns
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mac McElwrath
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Pope
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marissa McKinney
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nhat Ho
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Marburger
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Bailey
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Derek Villemez
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Donahoe
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Linehan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Lee
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sergio Negrete
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Stein
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Raffaele
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Lewis
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Davy
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ramseur
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Lasch
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Kent
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Davis Bass
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Coddington
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Carr
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alina Carnahan
Vice President of Advoca
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$120K (2024)
Cooper Drenner
Immediate Pa
Chair-Elect → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Pa, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harrison Hudson
Chair-Elect
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Dudley
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jed Buie
Vice Chair
Chair-Elect → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Crowe
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Madere
Secretary
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Leisy
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taylor Steed
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Taylor
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: John Burnham (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Rachel Coulter (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tyler Grooms (2020–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Walt Ferguson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brittany Cheverere (2022–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Ketan Patel (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Wooten (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rudy Garza (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Shelly Mitchell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Amanda Swor (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Andy Pastor (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Chet Morrison (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ian Dietrich (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Knight (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kathy Hornaday Smith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lara Burns (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Paul Linehan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rob Shands (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Stephen Levy (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Brad Bailey (2021) — Director
- Former: Brittnay Morrison (2021) — Director
- Former: Jolsna Thomas (2021) — Director
- Former: Kelsey Shebay (2021) — Director
- Former: Brittany Morrison (2020) — Director
- Former: Chico Parker (2020) — Director
- Former: Geoffrey Tahuahua (2020) — Vice President of Policy & Govt. Affairs
- Former: John Hay (2020) — Director
- Former: Kandice Pierce (2020) — Director
- Former: Kelsey Roop-Shebay (2020) — Director
- Former: Logan Kimble (2020) — Director
- Former: Scott Wuest (2020) — Director
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 $326K, to Dianne Bangle (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Real Estate Council of Austin
How much does The Real Estate Council of Austin give each year?
The Real Estate Council of Austin gave $88K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.
What is The Real Estate Council of Austin's typical grant size?
The Real Estate Council of Austin's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $29,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Real Estate Council of Austin give grants?
The Real Estate Council of Austin gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Real Estate Council of Austin give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Real Estate Council of Austin's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Real Estate Council of Austin?
The Real Estate Council of Austin reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is The Real Estate Council of Austin's EIN?
The Real Estate Council of Austin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2589809. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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