The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $34K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt at a glance
In short: The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt gave $34K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,600
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,600
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $169,781
- -8.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas State Acquarium ($10K). Together the top 6 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 347% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $61K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas State Acquarium Corpus Christi, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| All Saints Presbyterian Austin, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin Austin, TX | General Fund | $5,500 |
| Cato Institute Washington, DC | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Long Center for the Performing Arts Austin, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Order of Saint John Washington, DC | General Fund | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,781 | $20,346 | $36,292 | $33,600 | 6 | $33,600 | $6,279 | $9,675 |
| 2024 | $185,727 | $24,500 | $30,913 | $29,000 | 5 | $29,000 | $7,049 | $10,793 |
| 2023 | $192,140 | $20,442 | $38,571 | $35,750 | 6 | $35,750 | $6,479 | $10,971 |
| 2022 | $210,269 | $11,542 | $65,623 | $60,800 | 7 | $60,800 | $13,555 | $13,350 |
| 2021 | $264,350 | $15,019 | $2,766 | — | — | — | $10,701 | $16,531 |
| 2020 | $252,097 | $4,400 | $17,153 | $14,700 | 8 | — | $6,232 | $14,118 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Roger B. Borgelt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krista A. Borgelt-Gonzales
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cynthia A. Borgelt (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Roger and Cynthia Borgelt
How much does The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt give each year?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt gave $34K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 5 grants.
What is The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's typical grant size?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $5,600, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt give grants?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's largest grantees?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's largest 2025 grantees include Texas State Acquarium ($10,000), All Saints Presbyterian ($10,000) and Hospice Austin ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt reported $170K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's EIN?
The Roger and Cynthia Borgelt's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2833214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
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