Waxahachie Foundation Inc
Waxahachie Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waxahachie, Texas. It makes grants to charitable organizations in Waxahachie and the surrounding area, supporting work that benefits local residents.
Waxahachie Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Waxahachie Foundation Inc gave $257K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $257,376
- +38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +26.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,799
- +8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $1,923,971
- -8.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (12 of 33, 2024)
- 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 October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Waxahachie Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an online or downloaded application for consideration by the Grants Committee. The Board makes the final decision. The Foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 application deadlines are January 15, April 16, July 23, and October 22. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the due date.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 application deadlines are January 15, April 16, July 23, and October 22.
- Next open deadline
- October 22, 2026 (Waxahachie Foundation Grant)
- Contact
Application contact: Waxahachie Foundation Inc
Mailing address: P O Box 3251, Waxahachie, TX 75168
Phone: (972) 923-1590
Website: https://waxahachiefoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Waxahachie Foundation Inc
Who Waxahachie Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ellis County Children's Advocacy ($25K). Together the top 10 received $133K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 121 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says it awards grants to charitable organizations in Waxahachie and the Waxahachie area. Its 2024 grant dollars were reported as 100% going to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Waxahachie Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 33 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 150% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $126K (2020) to $257K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $257K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ellis County Children's Advocacy Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| Sisters in Spirit of Texas Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $17,950 |
| Dinah Weable Breast Cancer Survivor Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $17,500 |
| Common Ground Waxahachie, TX | Various PROJECTS,EMERGENCY Fund | $12,500 |
| T & S Ministries Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $10,400 |
| CASA Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Ellis County Woman's Building Waxahachie, TX | Building Improvement | $10,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Waxahachie, TX | Missions-Backpack Program | $10,000 |
| Kiwanis Club of Waxahachie Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Ellis County Waxahachie, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,923,971 | $109,462 | $296,563 | $257,376 | 33 | $257,376 | $79,034 | $171,815 |
| 2023 | $2,094,819 | $479,249 | $188,402 | $186,272 | 26 | $186,272 | $100,294 | $160,479 |
| 2022 | $1,839,154 | $82,213 | $151,295 | $146,850 | 24 | $146,850 | $92,127 | $162,622 |
| 2021 | $1,865,855 | $117,377 | $151,409 | $142,217 | 20 | $142,217 | $87,981 | $167,849 |
| 2020 | $1,852,309 | $100,219 | $130,777 | $126,160 | 18 | — | $77,572 | $142,959 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Waxahachie Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $172K 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’s stated purpose is to benefit worthy causes in the Waxahachie area. It gives to charitable organizations and describes its grants as supporting charitable work in Waxahachie and the surrounding Ellis County area.
Its grantees represent varied services and activities. For example, Ellis County Children’s Advocacy Center describes its mission as providing “justice, hope, and healing” through a multidisciplinary response to child abuse. Nicholas P. Sims Library says it provides book circulation and staff services to the public. Paws for Reflection Ranch describes providing animal-assisted experiences and therapies, while Ellis County Museum says it collects, preserves, and interprets Ellis County history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 33 grants totaling $257,376. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest listed awards included $25,000 to Ellis County Children’s Advocacy for operations; $17,950 to Sisters in Spirit of Texas for operations; $17,500 to Dinah Weable Breast Cancer Survivor for operations; and $12,500 to Common Ground for various projects and an emergency fund. Other listed recipients included T & S Ministries ($10,400), CASA ($10,000), and Waxahachie CARE ($10,000).
Applications are first considered by the Grants Committee, which recommends awards to the Board of Directors for final decisions. Applicants are asked for basic organizational information, charitable status, other income sources, the purpose of the request, and their most recent fiscal-year income and expense statement. Grants are usually limited to $5,000 per year per qualifying organization unless there are extenuating circumstances. The filing also states that quarterly grant availability is usually limited to investment interest income, with the Finance Committee advising the Grants Committee on available funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors whose members serve without compensation. Its website states that trustees are elected to three-year terms, with the option of one additional term before rotating off for at least one year.
The 2024 filing lists Paul Colwell as Secretary/Treasurer; Cindy Burch as President; Caroline Ford as Vice President; Michele Wray as Past President; and Kerric Bradford, Steve Chapman, Krystal Valdez, Scott Brooks, Dr. Kim Trewern, and Jill Chapman as directors.
Waxahachie Foundation Inc is led by Cindy Burch, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cindy Burch
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kerric Bradford
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Krystal Valdez
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Brooks
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Chapman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kim Trewern
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Alfred Vega
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
David Averett
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Marcus Armstrong
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michele Wray
Past President
Director → President, 2022
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Paul Colwell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Caroline Ford
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jill Chapman
Diirector
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Elizabeth Tull (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Patrick Wilson (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Candace Ahlfinger (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Dinah Weable (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kermit Bridges (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ryan Pitts (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jerry Chapman (2020) — Director
- Former: Pat Smith (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 Waxahachie Foundation Inc
How much does Waxahachie Foundation Inc give each year?
Waxahachie Foundation Inc gave $257K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $186K across 26 grants.
What is Waxahachie Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Waxahachie Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,799, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Waxahachie Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Waxahachie Foundation Inc give grants?
Waxahachie 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 Waxahachie, TX (24 grants) and Midlothian, TX (3 grants).
Does Waxahachie Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Waxahachie Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (26 grants).
Who are Waxahachie Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Waxahachie Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Ellis County Children's Advocacy ($25,000), Sisters in Spirit of Texas ($17,950) and Dinah Weable Breast Cancer Survivor ($17,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Waxahachie Foundation Inc?
Waxahachie Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $257K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $172K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Waxahachie Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated purpose is to benefit worthy causes in the Waxahachie area. It gives to charitable organizations and describes its grants as supporting charitable work in Waxahachie and the surrounding Ellis County area. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Waxahachie Foundation Inc?
Submit an online or downloaded application for consideration by the Grants Committee. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Waxahachie Foundation Inc's EIN?
Waxahachie Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6085367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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