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 12/2021, Wharton County Community Foundation generated $355.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $234.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 24.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Wharton County Community Foundation has awarded 14 individual grants totaling $680,509. 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
2021
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
John Gordon Sorrel President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Sather Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gus Mullins Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Leon Macha Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Ellen Meyer Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rosemary Rust Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $53,350 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $53,350 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $110,913 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $191,492 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $355,755 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $166,002 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $18,300 |
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 | $2,040 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $36,623 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,018 |
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 | $977 |
All other expenses | $46 |
Total functional expenses | $234,918 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,869 |
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 | $7,590,357 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $7,727,226 |
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 | $1,489,334 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,237,892 |
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 | $7,727,226 |
Over the last fiscal year, Wharton County Community Foundation has awarded $126,902 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Wharton, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR WHARTON COUNTY RESIDENTS. | $100,000 |
Pacific Plsds, CA PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR WHARTON COUNTY STUDENTS. | $20,402 |
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE EDUCATION FOR WHARTON COUNTY STUDENTS. | $6,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Wharton County Community Foundation has recieved totaling $5,719.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Paypal Charitable Giving Fund Washington, DC | | $5,719 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Dallas Foundation A Tx Nonprofit Corporation Dallas, TX | $387,395,879 | $137,312,103 |
Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | $433,764,301 | $88,798,773 |
San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | $587,345,748 | $192,937,536 |
The Greater New Orleans Foundation New Orleans, LA | $406,748,750 | $50,799,913 |
Arkansas Community Foundation Inc Little Rock, AR | $560,797,819 | $112,679,416 |
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $855,000,248 | $159,496,642 |
Community Foundation Of North Texas Fort Worth, TX | $520,525,998 | $72,575,782 |
Baton Rouge Area Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | $293,247,071 | $35,030,558 |
Astros Golf Foundation Houston, TX | $9,630,590 | $24,941,045 |
Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | $107,508,749 | $26,179,829 |
Houston Jewish Community Foundation Houston, TX | $219,913,135 | $24,014,170 |
El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | $84,044,216 | $21,715,289 |