The TSTC Foundation
To complement the state of Texas' support of the colleges by providing financial support for new and ongoing projects and activities in the areas of research, education and community service.
The TSTC Foundation at a glance
In short: The TSTC Foundation gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,042,741
- -77.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,021,371
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,021,371
- Total assets
- $49,083,407
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The TSTC Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas State Technical College ($534K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,509,010), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 14 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The TSTC Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $859K (2021) to $9.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,509,010 |
| Texas State Technical College Waco, TX | Reimb for PBE & Veterans Salaries | $533,731 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,083,407 | $7,010,716 | $6,417,789 | $2,042,741 | 2 | $866,155 |
| 2024 | $46,853,957 | $6,783,232 | $12,272,668 | $9,213,909 | 3 | $1,091,192 |
| 2023 | $55,373,933 | $11,411,781 | $3,413,375 | $1,144,471 | 2 | $490,240 |
| 2022 | $48,610,555 | $4,293,165 | $3,027,427 | $1,446,069 | 2 | $296,181 |
| 2021 | $51,206,962 | $4,358,639 | $2,328,798 | $859,224 | 5 | $942,278 |
| 2020 | $33,317,764 | $4,529,671 | $3,015,499 | $1,822,077 | 4 | $171,147 |
About The TSTC Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The TSTC Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waco, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $49.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $866K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The TSTC Foundation is led by Cledia Hernandez, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cledia Hernandez
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harold Rafuse
Chairman
Director-Central Tx Region → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Benavides
Director
Director-South Tx Region → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roland Adamson
Director
1st Vice Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerold Nichols
Director
Director-North Tx Region → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cary Mac Abney
Immediate Past Chair
Treasurer → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Newton
1st Vice Chairman
Secretary → 1st Vice Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Gonzales
Treasurer
Director-East Williamson County → Director-East Williamson C, 2024
Director-East Williamson C → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Robinson
Assistant Treasurer
Director-East Tx Region → Assistant Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Milam
Chancellor's Appointment
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Johncox
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Rohrbacher
Board of Regent's Liaison
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Charlie Hervey (2020–2024) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Charlie Rigney (2020–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Smith (2023–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Patti Ranzini (2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Beth Wooten (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathy Stewart (2022) — Director-Board of Regents
- Former: Mac Abney (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Rob Misso (2022) — Director-East Tx Regions
- Former: Alex Meade (2020–2021) — Director-Board of Regents
- Former: Jessica Toney (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Greg Dodds (2020) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Larry Barnett (2020) — Director-North Tx Region
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 TSTC Foundation
How much does The TSTC Foundation give each year?
The TSTC Foundation gave $2.0M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.2M across 3 grants.
How large is The TSTC Foundation?
The TSTC Foundation reported $49.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.0M.
What is The TSTC Foundation?
The TSTC Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Waco, TX. It holds $49.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The TSTC Foundation operate?
The TSTC Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is The TSTC Foundation's EIN?
The TSTC Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2892470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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