Wharton County Community Foundation
- Assets
- $7.4m
- Revenue
- $356.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- El Campo, TX
- Founding
- 01/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-2024201
Organization Overview
Wharton County Community Foundation is located in El Campo, TX. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wharton County Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Wharton County Community Foundation generated $356.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (28.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $275.6k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Wharton County Community Foundation has awarded 20 individual grants totaling $890,309. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP MEET THE NEEDS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN WHARTON COUNTY THROUGH GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS TO FUND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROMOTE HIGHER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS ENTERING COLLEGE AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS IN NEED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Gordon Sorrel President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Sather Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leon Macha Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Ellen Meyer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Travis Cobb Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosemary Rust Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $68,033 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $57,911 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $68,033 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $116,440 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $172,321 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $356,794 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $212,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $12,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,200 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $35,252 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $703 |
| All other expenses | $10 |
| Total functional expenses | $275,572 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $199,219 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,237,013 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $7,436,232 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,406,606 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,029,626 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $7,436,232 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wharton County Community Foundation has awarded $163,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR WHARTON COUNTY STUDENTS. | $21,000 |
HESED HOUSE OF WHARTON PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WHARTON COUNTY RESIDENTS. | $100,000 |
EL CAMPO LITTLE LEAGUE PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WHARTON COUNTY YOUTH. | $16,000 |
WHARTON COUNTY A&M CLUB PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR WHARTON COUNTY STUDENTS. | $26,000 |