Funding Amount

Varies (pooled giving model)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Giving Gals

Type: Giving Circle for young women

Description: A giving circle of like-minded young women coming together to support local nonprofits, build community, and have fun while making a meaningful impact.

Geographic Scope: Central Texas

Membership Structure:

  • Annual membership: $750

  • - Social dues: $250 per person (one-time payment)
    - One vote: $500
    - Additional votes: $500 each (members may purchase additional votes in $500 increments)

    Events:

  • Spring Party: Nonprofit presentations (members only)

  • Fall Party: Nonprofit presentations (members only)

  • Grant Giveaway Celebration: February (spouses and guests welcome)

  • Interest Party: Held annually, open to all prospective members
  • Philosophy: The community benefits from giving circles in both the short and long term. In the short term, giving circles exponentially grow personal charitable giving and significantly influence the well-being of Central Texas. In the long term, they educate donors on community issues and introduce them to the power and personal reward of philanthropy.

    Recent Grants: 2026-2027 grants TBD

    What Central Texas Community Foundation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

    Grants in 2024
    65
    Total given
    $3.07M
    Median grant
    $20K
    Range
    $5,600–$1.01M
    • By dollars: Texas 96%, Illinois 2%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Austin, TX; Round Rock, TX; Georgetown, TX.
    • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
    • 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

    Example grants

    • Hope Alliance · Round Rock, TX

      General organizational support

      $1.01M

    • The Assoc of Former Students of Tamu · College Station, TX

      General organizational support

      $300K

    • Dell Children's Medical Center Foundation · Austin, TX

      General organizational support

      $125K

    • Seton Williamson Foundation · Round Rock, TX

      General organizational support

      $100K

    • Texas One Fund Inc · Austin, TX

      General organizational support

      $100K

    IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitswomenyouth-programs

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