Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation exists to preserve the heroic actions taken by our forefathers at washington-on-the-brazos with the signing of the Texas declaration of independence on march 2, 1836. The association generates support to facilitate programs and celebrations at washington-on-the-brazos state historic site, star of the republic museum, and barrington living history farm.
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation at a glance
In short: Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $28,964
- -44.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $28,964
- -44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $28,964
- Total assets
- $2,414,750
- -55.9% 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 October 2026.
Who Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas Historical Commission ($29K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2025) to $52K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Historical Commission Austin, TX | — | $28,964 |
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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 | $2,414,750 | $325,436 | $303,327 | $28,964 | 1 | $-8,496 |
| 2024 | $5,474,226 | $383,262 | $352,662 | $52,005 | 1 | $97,271 |
| 2023 | $2,450,323 | $264,901 | $208,781 | $29,812 | 1 | $36,450 |
| 2022 | $653,191 | $352,430 | $266,923 | — | — | $2,109 |
| 2021 | $622,733 | $169,696 | $144,108 | — | — | $1,859 |
| 2020 | $549,327 | $233,842 | $135,748 | — | — | $2,104 |
About Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation is led by Henry Mayo, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Henry Mayo
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Romo
President
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Dorsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cyndee Smith
Director
President → Immediate Past President, 2022
Immediate Past President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dianne Taylor Kebodeaux
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Boatwright
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Fultz
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Kolkhorst
Director
Former President → Immediate Past President, 2021
Immediate Past President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Brannon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tieman Dipple III
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celia Haley
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Bramblett
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet McElreath
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Stevens
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Medve
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Seneca McAdams (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Cathy Cole (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darcy Derkowski (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tieman Dippel III (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Susan Patrick (2020) — Director
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 Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation
How much does Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation give each year?
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation gave $29K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $52K across 1 grant.
How large is Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation?
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $325K.
What is Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation?
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Washington, TX. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation operate?
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation's EIN?
Washington on the Brazos Historical Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1444119. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 July 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
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