Wichita Falls Area Community
The Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation is a nonprofit philanthropic organization established in 1999 that serves as a steward of charitable funds for the long-term benefit of Wichita Falls and surrounding communities. Operating as a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation, the organization manages a pool of donor-advised funds and charitable accounts to respond to area needs and sustain nonprofit organizations and institutions through grants and scholarships.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$91.2M
+19.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.5M
+11.0% YoY
Grant Count
120
+1.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
+9.1% YoY
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. The organization operates in multiple roles as a convener, facilitator, collaborator, and educator, working directly with donors, nonprofits, local government, the business community, and other philanthropic partners to inspire and enact long-term solutions for the region's most pressing problems.
Primary funding areas include:
- Animal welfare
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Health and human services
- Historic preservation
- Environment
Grantmaking
The Foundation has awarded more than $146 million in grants and scholarships since its inception in 1999. Typical grant awards range from $5,100 to $2,230,000.
Review Cycle
(application-based program for 501(c)(3) organizations)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves Wichita Falls and surrounding communities in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, with some grantmaking activity extending to Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: The Foundation's assets exceed $90 million, with reported total assets of $76 million as of December 2023.
Financial Summary (2023):
- Revenue: $8.78 million
- Expenses: $6.57 million
- Total Assets: $76 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Staffing: The Foundation employs 4-5 staff members across administrative, customer service, marketing, and research functions.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $91,168,044 | $76,040,362 | $66,714,610 |
| Revenue | $17,434,417 | $8,784,375 | $5,318,274 |
| Expenses | $7,261,019 | $6,567,955 | $7,065,301 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,861,146 | $1,460,518 | $1,007,732 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Grace Church ($116,900), Camp Fire North Texas ($92,100), First Presbyterian Church ($62,800).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACJLS Archer City, TX | Animal-Related | $7,000 |
| American Red Cross - Texas Big Country Chapter Wichita Falls, TX | Disaster Relief | $7,600 |
| ANAG Inc Archer City, TX | Community Development | $20,000 |
| Archer County Museum & Arts Center Archer City, TX | Arts, Culture | $5,500 |
| Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc Wichita Falls, TX | Arts, Culture | $16,100 |
| Beacon Lighthouse for the Blind Wichita Falls, TX | Human Services | $16,200 |
| Bellevue VFD Bellevue, TX | Fire Prevention | $7,500 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Wichita Falls, TX | Youth Development | $9,000 |
| Bluegrove VFD Bluegrove, TX | Fire Prevention | $6,545 |
| Boulder Country Day School Boulder, CO | Educational | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jake T serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leo Lane | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Wynn Heyen | Vice-Chairman | 1 | — |
| Mark Fleming | Sec./Treas. | 1 | — |
| Josh Andrajack | Director | 1 | — |
| Glenn Barham | Director | 1 | — |
| Carla Bolin | Director | 1 | — |
| Danny Cremeens | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Fidelie | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeannie Hilbers | Director | 1 | — |
| Lysle Huddleston | Director | 1 | — |
| Katie Parkey | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Robb | Director | 1 | — |
| Michael Stanford | Director | 1 | — |
| Jake Truette | President | 40 | $29,477 |
| Leslie Schaffner | Former President | 40 | $156,458 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grant awards have been made to volunteer fire departments and nonprofits in the region, including a $10,000 grant to Walters Fire Department. The Foundation has opened grant cycles for both its general grant program and volunteer fire department program, with applications remaining open for eligible organizations.
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation opens grant cycles for ...Contact Information
Address: 2633 Plaza Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone: 940-766-0829
Email: wfacf@wfacf.org
Website: wfacf.org
Federal ID (EIN): 75-2817894
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM - close
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wichita Falls Area Community 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. The organization operates in multiple roles as a convener, facilitator, collaborator, and educator, working directly with donors, nonprofits, local government, the business community, and other philanthropic partners to inspire and enact long-term solutions for the region's most pressing problems. Primary funding areas include: • Animal welfare • Arts and …
How do I apply for a grant from Wichita Falls Area Community?
The Foundation has awarded more than $146 million in grants and scholarships since its inception in 1999. Typical grant awards range from $5,100 to $2,230,000. **Active grant programs include:** • Burkburnett Legacy Foundation • Kramer Barnard Memorial Grant • Royal B. Kinder Fund • Volunteer Fire Department Program • WFACF Grant Cycle (application-based program for 501(c)(3) organizations) The Foundation manages a thriving scholarship program for area students and makes grants to volunteer fir…
Where does Wichita Falls Area Community make grants?
The Foundation primarily serves Wichita Falls and surrounding communities in North Texas and Southern Oklahoma, with some grantmaking activity extending to Texas, Oklahoma, and North Carolina.
What size grants does Wichita Falls Area Community award?
In 2024, Wichita Falls Area Community awarded 120 grants totaling $5.5M — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wichita Falls Area Community's EIN?
Wichita Falls Area Community's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2817894. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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