United Way of Comal County
United Way of Comal County is a public charity based in New Braunfels, Texas, with a Form 990 filing type. Its stated mission is to engage the community and focus resources for people in need in Comal County. The organization reports awarding grants to programs addressing needs such as hunger, safety, education and fitness for youth and older adults, and utility assistance for people in crisis.
United Way of Comal County at a glance
In short: United Way of Comal County gave $857K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Texas. 69% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $856,545
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- Average grant
- $29,536
- Median grant
- $23,000
- Total assets
- $1,111,060
- -18.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 69% first-time grantees (20 of 29, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to United Way of Comal County
- How to Apply
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Eligible organizations may apply for membership as a participating agency. The board prescribes admission conditions, and participating agencies sign an annual agreement to follow the organization’s guidelines.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 310614, New Braunfels, TX 78131
Phone: (830) 620-7760
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who United Way of Comal County funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Braunfels Youth Collab ($100K). Together the top 10 received $513K.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 117 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization’s stated mission centers on people in need in Comal County. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas; listed recipients include organizations in New Braunfels, Canyon Lake, and San Antonio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is United Way of Comal County open to new grantees?
69%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 29 grantees (69%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $24K first-time, $23K repeat.
- Giving grew 23% from 2021 to 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $345K (2020) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $857K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Braunfels Youth Collab New Braunfels, TX | Support | $100,000 |
| New Braunfels Christian Minis New Braunfels, TX | Support | $65,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank San Antonio, TX | Support | $57,000 |
| Comm in Schools of STX Inc New Braunfels, TX | Support | $50,000 |
| Rock Haus Foundation New Braunfels, TX | Support | $47,850 |
| Comm Resource & Rec Center Canyon Lake, TX | Support | $45,000 |
| Conn Indiv & Family Service New Braunfels, TX | Support | $40,000 |
| Crisis Center of Comal County New Braunfels, TX | Support | $38,000 |
| CASA of Central TX Inc New Braunfels, TX | Support | $35,000 |
| Family Life Center of New BR New Braunfels, TX | Support | $34,800 |
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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 | $1,111,060 | $920,873 | $1,341,396 | $856,545 | 29 | $18,930 |
| 2023 | $1,354,536 | $1,443,479 | $1,225,473 | $794,589 | Total only | $30,420 |
| 2022 | $932,584 | $1,478,230 | $1,266,812 | $1,010,464 | 34 | $3,729 |
| 2021 | $874,299 | $1,152,523 | $915,633 | $698,150 | 32 | $2,875 |
| 2020 | $837,352 | $1,086,473 | $949,274 | $345,000 | 22 | $14,548 |
| 2019 | $692,322 | $792,175 | $938,273 | $688,500 | 28 | $10,507 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to engage the community and focus resources for those in need in Comal County.” Its filing describes support for programs that feed people experiencing hunger, provide safety to people in danger, offer educational and fitness programs for youth and older adults, and help people in crisis keep their lights on.
The 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations supported. New Braunfels Youth Collaborative describes its mission as providing inclusive after-school programming for teens. The San Antonio Food Bank says it fights hunger in Southwest Texas through food distribution, programs, education, and advocacy. Communities in Schools of South Central Texas says it surrounds students with community support to help them stay in school and achieve in life. Comal IDD describes supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families, while CRRC of Canyon Lake says it provides social-service resources and recreational and educational opportunities. Connections Individual and Family describes its work as strengthening communities one youth and one family at a time; Comal County Family Violence Shelter says it provides crisis and prevention services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 29 grants totaling $856,545. Awards ranged from $5,275 to $100,000, with a median grant of $23,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, $65,000 to New Braunfels Christian Ministries, $57,000 to the San Antonio Food Bank, $50,000 to Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, and $47,850 to Comal IDD.
The filing describes a participating-agency membership process. Organizations located in Comal County and qualified under federal law as tax-exempt charitable, health, welfare, or allied organizations are eligible to apply for membership. The board prescribes admission conditions, and participating agencies agree to follow the organization’s guidelines through an annual agreement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terry Robinson as Executive Director; Graham Hauptman as President; Melissa Krause as President Elect; and D’Layne Rhynsburger as Treasurer. Directors listed were Kyla Stubbs, Russell Lawrence Gribble, Joe Castilleja, R. Heath Reininger, Neice Bell, and Jenna Vinson.
United Way of Comal County is led by Terry Robinson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 29 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terry Robinson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2024)
Graham Hauptman
President
Treasurer → President Elect, 2023
President Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Castilleja
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neice Bell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Heath Reininger
Director
Director → Compliance Chair, 2022
Compliance Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Lawrence Gribble
Director
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isabel Ibarra
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Latham
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cornelius
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna Vinson
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Gardner
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Coker
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Winn CPA
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Stubbs
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Hoyt
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nici Goles
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Villarreal
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Brockman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany Thornton
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clark Pantel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cuatro Rankin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joey Calderon
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Spradley
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mattson Rainer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter James
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonya T. McDonald
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Lewis
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
D'layne Rhynsburger
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Krause
President Elect
Director → Campaign Chair, 2022
Campaign Chair → President Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (34)
- Former: Ed Guillen Jr. (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Martie Simpson (2019–2023) — Past President
- Former: Jim Scheele (2020–2023) — Allocations Chair
- Former: Kurt Messenger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Sally McDonald (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Wianecki (2023) — Director
- Former: Jim Schelle (2023) — Allocations Chair
- Former: Russel Lawrence (2023) — President
- Former: Steve Cornellus (2023) — Director
- Former: Michelle Miller (2019–2022) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Russ Hornsby (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: James Blakey (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Bobbie Koepp (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bryan Lile (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Chris Snider (2019–2021) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Donna Eccleston (2019–2021) — Compliance Chair
- Former: Liz Kaminski (2019–2021) — Campaign Chair
- Former: Rene Garcia (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Sylvia Camareno (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Graham Haupton (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dani Hensley (2019–2020) — Immdeiate Past President
- Former: Ed Belmares (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Antenen (2019–2020) — Allocations Chair
- Former: Karen Stevens (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Kristi Aday (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Meek (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Tripp Lyles (2020) — Director
- Former: Christa De La Garza (2019) — Director
- Former: David Compton (2019) — Director
- Former: Gregory Thomas (2019) — Director
- Former: Mike Dussere (2019) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Robert Sanders (2019) — Director
- Former: Theresa Robinson (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Tillman Roots (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $109K, to Terry Robinson (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about United Way of Comal County
How much does United Way of Comal County give each year?
United Way of Comal County gave $857K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $795K in grants paid.
What is United Way of Comal County's typical grant size?
United Way of Comal County's median grant in 2024 was $23,000, and its average grant was $29,536, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from United Way of Comal County that year got $28K on average.
Where does United Way of Comal County give grants?
United Way of Comal County 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 New Braunfels, TX (20 grants), Bulverde, TX (4 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does United Way of Comal County give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on United Way of Comal County's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (29 grants).
Who are United Way of Comal County's largest grantees?
United Way of Comal County's largest 2024 grantees include New Braunfels Youth Collab ($100,000), New Braunfels Christian Minis ($65,000) and San Antonio Food Bank ($57,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is United Way of Comal County?
United Way of Comal County reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $921K.
What does United Way of Comal County fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to engage the community and focus resources for those in need in Comal County.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from United Way of Comal County?
Eligible organizations may apply for membership as a participating agency. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is United Way of Comal County's EIN?
United Way of Comal County's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2640723. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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