Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Wichita Falls Area Community, also known as the Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation, is a public charity based in Wichita Falls, Texas. Established in 1999, it oversees charitable funds and makes grants and scholarships for the long-term benefit of Wichita Falls and surrounding communities.
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation gave $5.5M across 120 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,508,660
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 120
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,906
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,850
- Total assets
- $91,168,044
- +19.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (25 of 120, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Eligible nonprofits apply through the online grant portal. The annual cycle accepts applications from eligible organizations each year.
- Review Cycle
- October 31, 2026, for the WFACF Annual Grant Cycle.
- Deadline
- October 31, 2026, for the WFACF Annual Grant Cycle.
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (Community Foundation Scholarship Program)
- Contact
Mailing address: 2633 Plaza Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: (940) 766-0829
Website: https://wfacf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Burkburnett Legacy Foundation Grant Cycle
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Community Foundation Scholarship Program
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Disaster Relief Grant Program
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Southern Methodist University ($2.2M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,827), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
599 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 508 grants of 599 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation describes its grant opportunities as serving Wichita Falls and surrounding areas. Its annual grant cycle covers eligible nonprofits in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties. Separate opportunities include an annual cycle for 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Burkburnett, a youth-focused semi-annual cycle for organizations in Archer, Clay, or Wichita counties, and a semi-annual volunteer fire department cycle covering 18 Texas counties and six Oklahoma counties.
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to Oklahoma, and 1% to Colorado; reported shares for North Carolina and Kansas were each 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 120 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 120 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 64% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $3.8M (2020) to $6.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 120 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Educational | $2,230,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Church Windthorst, TX | Religion | $250,000 |
| Hospice of Wichita Falls Wichita Falls, TX | Health, Medical | $187,725 |
| River Bend Nature Center Wichita Falls, TX | Environmental | $150,127 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | Religion | $150,000 |
| Grace Church Wichita Falls, TX | Religion | $116,900 |
| Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Wichita Falls, TX | Arts, Culture | $107,700 |
| Camp Fire North Texas Wichita Falls, TX | Youth Development | $92,100 |
| Wichita Falls Area Food Bank Wichita Falls, TX | Food, Nutrition | $89,075 |
| Wichita Falls Faith Mission Inc Wichita Falls, TX | Housing, Shelter | $70,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The Foundation files Form 990 as a public charity.
The Foundation states that its endowment investment program aims to generate long-term total returns to support grantmaking and provide current income for grants and operating expenses.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $91,168,044 | $17,434,417 | $7,261,019 | $5,508,660 | 120 | $1,861,146 |
| 2023 | $76,040,362 | $8,784,375 | $6,567,955 | $4,964,756 | 118 | $1,460,518 |
| 2022 | $66,714,610 | $5,318,274 | $7,065,301 | $5,609,612 | 115 | $1,007,732 |
| 2021 | $80,507,148 | $8,576,098 | $7,779,015 | $6,476,982 | 120 | $491,541 |
| 2020 | $69,861,526 | $6,140,031 | $5,181,876 | $3,826,452 | 126 | $1,320,310 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Wichita Falls area through the promotion and support of charitable giving. It identifies animal welfare, arts and culture, education, health and human services, historic preservation, and the environment among the issues its giving has addressed.
Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Southern Methodist University describes its mission as education through research and teaching; Hospice of Wichita Falls says it provides care, hope, and support when illness threatens life; and the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank describes its work as strengthening communities to fight hunger with food, education, and advocacy. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on nature, symphonic music, youth development, and services for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 120 grants totaling $5,508,660. Grant amounts ranged from $5,100 to $2,230,000, with a median of $12,850.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $2,230,000 to Southern Methodist University for education, $250,000 to St Mary’s Catholic Church for religion, $187,725 to Hospice of Wichita Falls for health and medical purposes, and $150,127 to River Bend Nature Center for environmental purposes. Other recipients included the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra ($107,700), an individual recipient ($92,100), Wichita Falls Area Food Bank ($89,075), and Wichita Falls Faith Mission ($70,700).
The Foundation makes grants through several types of funds, including annual Foundation grants, donor-advised funds, designated funds, agency endowments, and project grants. Its annual grant cycle is for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Archer, Baylor, Clay, Montague, Wichita, Wilbarger, and Young counties. The application is submitted online; paper applications are not accepted. Grant recommendations may come from fundholders or grant applications. The Foundation conducts eligibility due diligence, and applications from eligible organizations go to the Grant Committee; awards require Board approval. Annual-cycle restrictions include no grants to political candidates or lobbying efforts, private non-operating foundations, individuals, international organizations (with a stated exception for certain U.S.-office 501(c)(3) entities), organizations controlled by donors, or certain non-functionally integrated Type III support organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leo Lane as Chairman, Wynn Heyen as Vice-Chairman, and Mark Fleming as Secretary/Treasurer. Directors listed were Josh Andrajack, Glenn Barham, Carla Bolin, Danny Cremeens, Tony Fidelie, Jeannie Hilbers, and Lysle Huddleston.
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is led by Jake Truette, President on the 2024 filing; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jake Truette
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$29K (2024)
Leo Lane
Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carla Bolin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Robb
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lysle Huddleston
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Andrajack
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Stanford
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Fidelie
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Cremeens
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Parkey
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn Barham
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeannie Hilbers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Schaffner
Former President
President → Former President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$135K (2020) → $156K (2024)
Wynn Heyen
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fleming
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Allyson Flack (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Darrell Coleman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Denise Moffat (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Doug Armstrong (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Warren Ayres (2020–2023) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Barbara Merkle (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Craig Reynolds (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nancy Marks (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tim Cornelius (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Hanson (2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Blair (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dick Bundy (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ashton Gustafson (2020) — Director
- Former: Carol Wagner (2020) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Henry (2020) — Director
- Former: Sarah Johnson (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $156K, to Leslie Schaffner (Former President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
How much does Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation give each year?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation gave $5.5M across 120 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 118 grants.
What is Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,850, and its average grant was $45,906, across 120 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation give grants?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita Falls, TX (69 grants), Burkburnett, TX (8 grants), Dallas, TX (5 grants) and Archer City, TX (3 grants).
Does Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 120 grants with a stated purpose on Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religion" (23 grants), "Human Services" (18 grants) and "Educational" (18 grants).
Who are Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Southern Methodist University ($2,230,000), St Mary's Catholic Church ($250,000) and Hospice of Wichita Falls ($187,725), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($68,827), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation reported $91.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.4M.
What does Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Wichita Falls area through the promotion and support of charitable giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation?
Eligible nonprofits apply through the online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's EIN?
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2817894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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