United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Founded in 2003, it supports charitable projects and organizations in local communities, with the foundation identifying Central and East Texas as its priority areas.
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc gave $89K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $88,816
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,882
- -72.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $168,581
- -34.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 202020, Austin, TX 78720
Phone: (512) 435-4545
Website: https://www.uhcu.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc
Who United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch ($20K). Together the top 8 received $79K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it prioritizes Central and East Texas. All grant dollars reported for filing year 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 802% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2024) to $95K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch Austin, TX | Support | $20,384 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Support | $20,178 |
| BookSpring Austin, TX | Support | $20,178 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center Austin, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| 2 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
| Senior Access Round Rock, TX | Support | $2,600 |
| PATH - Programs Assist Transitional Austin, TX | Support | $2,600 |
| SAFE Alliance Austin, TX | Support | $2,600 |
| Wilco Children's Advocacy Georgetown, TX | Support | $276 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,581 | $1,322 | $92,133 | $88,816 | 10 | $92,133 | $11,488 |
| 2023 | $258,078 | $244,214 | $140,490 | $95,000 | 3 | — | — |
| 2022 | $154,354 | $92,576 | $76,287 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $138,065 | $126,544 | $128,375 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $190,940 | $152,576 | $174,771 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it prioritizes organizations that make a difference in local communities, particularly those improving people’s lives in Central and East Texas. Its website identifies family support services, healthcare, education initiatives, and military and veteran assistance as areas it benefits.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate some of the work supported. Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch says its Healing Hearts program pairs rescued animals with children and adults who have experienced similar hardships, at no cost. BookSpring describes its mission as building early literacy among children and families through healthcare, education, and community settings. Austin Pets Alive says it works to eliminate the killing of companion animals through resources, education, and programs. The Breast Cancer Resource Center says it provides personalized support and compassion to people affected by breast cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $88,816. Grants ranged from $276 to $20,384, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $20,384 to Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch, $20,178 each to Austin Pets Alive and BookSpring, and $10,000 to Breast Cancer Resource Center. It also reported two $5,000 scholarships, one to an individual recipient at Texas A&M and one to an individual recipient at UT Austin.
The foundation describes a donation-partnership approach focused on organizations addressing current needs throughout the year. Its donation-request information says requests should arrive at least eight weeks before the date funds are needed; it also notes that each focus area has a specific focus season. The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chelsea Schrimpf as Chair, Kevin Farley as Vice Chair, Sarah Saxon as Secretary/Treasurer, and Brittany Johnson and Charles Weaner as Directors.
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc is led by Chelsea Schrimpf, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chelsea Schrimpf
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Weaner
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Farley
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Saxon
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ed Clements (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: May Lofgreen (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Mike Trevino (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Robert Spurck (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brandi McCarns (2022) — Director
- Former: Ralph Wilburn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harold Keyes (2020) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Jesse Lofgreen (2020) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Russ Miller (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.
Frequently asked questions about United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc
How much does United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc give each year?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc gave $89K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 3 grants.
What is United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,882, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc give grants?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (6 grants).
Does United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (8 grants).
Who are United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch ($20,384), Austin Pets Alive ($20,178) and BookSpring ($20,178), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc reported $169K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it prioritizes organizations that make a difference in local communities, particularly those improving people’s lives in Central and East Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check uhcu.org for any change to that policy.
What is United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's EIN?
United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0610158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). United Heritage Charity Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/united-heritage-charity-foundation-inc-morg_2563404b9646441e86266ebabd7ab09b
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