Creative Waco
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$577K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
40
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Creative Waco?
Creative Waco is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc ($145K), Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation ($110K), Waco Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $577K in grants to Creative Waco between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | $145,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | $110,000 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Waco Foundation | $99,750 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Cooper Foundation | $97,000 | 6 | 2019–2024 |
| Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | $61,500 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| Baylor University | $34,700 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Bowen Family Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Mid-America Arts Alliance | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Margaret CB & S Spencer N Brown | $2,500 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The McClane Brown Family Foundation | $1,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Once Upon a Time Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2022) to $137K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $73K.
What grants has Creative Waco received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Waco Foundation | Program / Operating Support | $25,750 |
| 2025 | Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ARTPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Bowen Family Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Baylor University | Grant to Support Non-Profit Organization Activites | $6,000 |
| 2025 | Margaret CB & S Spencer N Brown | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ART - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | SUPPORT FOR 2024 ARTPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Waco Foundation | UNDESIGNATED | $19,000 |
| 2024 | Baylor University | Grant to Support Non-Profit Organization Activites | $16,000 |
| 2024 | Cooper Foundation | ARTPRENTICESHIP 2023 | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Margaret CB & S Spencer N Brown | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,500 |
| 2023 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ARTS - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Once Upon a Time Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2023 | The McClane Brown Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2022 | Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS & ECONOMIC PROSPERITY STUDY ARTS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Waco Foundation | ARTPRENTICESHIP 2022 | $15,250 |
| 2022 | Baylor University | Grant to Support Non-Profit Organization Activites | $12,700 |
| 2022 | Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2022 | The McClane Brown Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2021 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ARTS - PROJECT/PROGRAM | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation | SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC ARTS MASTER PLAN, CREATION OF A GUIDE FOR DEVELOPERS, AND TRAINING FOR ARTISTS. | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Waco Foundation | General Support | $20,050 |
| 2021 | Cooper Foundation | ARTPRENTICESHIP 2021; A PROFESSIONAL AND CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS RESULTING IN ARTISTIC MURALS AROUND WACO. | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Cooper Foundation | WEBSITE UPGRADE AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (CRM) SYSTEM | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The McClane Brown Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $250 |
| 2020 | The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc | VISUAL ART PROJECT/PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 40 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Creative Waco?
Creative Waco is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc ($145K), Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation ($110K), Waco Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $577K in grants to Creative Waco between 2019–2025.
Who is Creative Waco's largest funder?
The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Creative Waco, with $145K across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Creative Waco received?
IRS 990 filings record $577K in grants to Creative Waco across 40 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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