Vision Galveston
Vision Galveston's mission is to help turn Galveston into the best place to raise a family, uncover new opportunities, and grow the economy. Vision Galveston seeks to connect that vision with the resources needed for implementation.
Vision Galveston at a glance
In short: Vision Galveston gave $103K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,698
- -46.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,540
- -36.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,370
- Total assets
- $1,352,239
- -19.7% 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 Vision Galveston funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Petra Cares ($26K). Together the top 5 received $103K.
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 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vision Galveston gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $193K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Petra Cares Cypress, TX | Program support | $25,562 |
| Alcohol Drug Abuse Women's Center Galveston, TX | Program support | $24,756 |
| Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council Galveston, TX | Program support | $19,370 |
| MarMo Innovation Galveston, TX | Program support | $18,462 |
| Galveston Arts Center Galveston, TX | Program support | $14,548 |
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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 | $1,352,239 | $810,208 | $964,938 | $102,698 | 5 | $5,017 |
| 2023 | $1,683,379 | $757,529 | $901,476 | $192,500 | 6 | $2,517 |
| 2022 | $1,836,804 | $1,336,516 | $499,632 | $105,000 | 1 | $353 |
| 2021 | $950,320 | $1,010,501 | $478,808 | $97,761 | 1 | $84 |
| 2020 | $626,180 | $788,704 | $384,177 | — | — | $49 |
About Vision Galveston
Based on IRS filings
Vision Galveston is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Galveston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $103K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vision Galveston is led by Christine Bryant, Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christine Bryant
Executive Director
CEO → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $175K (2024)
Steven Pena
President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betty Massey
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Reiswerg
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jayson Levy
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Scott
Board Member
Board Member → Immediate Past Chair, 2023
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Jurewitz
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey White
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marina Walne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond Lewis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy J. Harlin
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Torrina Harris
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zahrah Ektefaei
Past President
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonietta Quigg
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Niebuhr
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Bert Bagley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Premal Patel (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Zurisday Briz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Allan Matthews (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Craig Brown (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bix Rathburn (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carlisle Rathburn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Louchouarn (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Keath Jacoby (2020) — Executive Di
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 $175K, to Christine Bryant (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vision Galveston
How much does Vision Galveston give each year?
Vision Galveston gave $103K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $193K across 6 grants.
What is Vision Galveston's typical grant size?
Vision Galveston's median grant in 2024 was $19,370, and its average grant was $20,540, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Vision Galveston give grants?
Vision Galveston 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 Galveston, TX (4 grants).
Does Vision Galveston give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Vision Galveston's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (5 grants).
Who are Vision Galveston's largest grantees?
Vision Galveston's largest 2024 grantees include Petra Cares ($25,562), Alcohol Drug Abuse Women's Center ($24,756) and Galveston Island Nature Tourism Council ($19,370), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vision Galveston?
Vision Galveston reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $810K.
What is Vision Galveston?
Vision Galveston is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Galveston, TX. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Vision Galveston's EIN?
Vision Galveston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2769581. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 3, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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