Community Foundation Of West Texas

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of West Texas is located in Lubbock, TX. The organization was established in 1980. 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. As of 12/2023, Community Foundation Of West Texas employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of West Texas 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, Community Foundation Of West Texas generated $6.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Community Foundation Of West Texas has awarded 929 individual grants totaling $21,302,128. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS ENHANCES THE LIVES OF ALL RESIDENTS OF THE TEXAS SOUTH PLAINS REGION, NOW AND FOR GENERATIONS TO COME, BY WORKING TOGETHER WITH OUR DONORS TO BUILD COMMUNITY ENDOWMENT, ADDRESS NEEDS THROUGH GRANTMAKING AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP ON KEY COMMUNITY ISSUES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S LARGEST PROGRAM IS GRANTMAKING. APPROXIMATELY 31% OF GRANTS IN 2023 WERE DIRECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THROUGH FIELD OF INTEREST AND DISCRETIONARY FUNDS THAT ADDRESS VITAL COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE SOUTH PLAINS REGION AND RESPOND TO EMERGING OPPORTUNITIES IN A WIDE RANGE OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE BASIC NEEDS AND SELF SUFFICIENCY, EDUCATION AND YOUTH, CIVIC, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND ARTS AND CULTURE. 7% OF FUNDS DISTRIBUTED IN 2023 WERE FROM SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS. THE REMAINING 62% OF GRANTS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN 2023 WERE FROM ENDOWED AND LIMITED-TERM DESIGNATED AND DONOR-ADVISED FUNDS.


THE ORGANIZATION IS COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AND GROWING REGIONAL PHILANTHROPY. IN 2023, GRANTS AWARDED BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AND ITS AFFILIATES IN PLAINVIEW/HALE COUNTY, POST/GARZA COUNTY, LEVELLAND/HOCKLEY COUNTY AND SLATON INCLUDED MULTIPLE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PROJECTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephen Warren
President
$124,168
Sandy Martinez
Chairman
$0
Lynnette Wilson
Chair-Elect
$0
Bud Holmes 123 - 323
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Dwight Mcdonald
Past Chairman
$0
Marisa Allison-Scheef
Grants Committee Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$231,466
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,938,112
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $150,803
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,169,578
Total Program Service Revenue$16,112
Investment income $1,550,973
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,133,347
Net Income from Fundraising Events $10,518
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,880,528

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of West Texas has awarded $2,680,974 in support to 136 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION INC

PURPOSE: ALLSUPS/YESWAY ASSISTANCE FOR PERRYTON

$5,200

ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, MICROSCOPES AND MICRO SLIDE VIEWERS

$11,570

ALSTROM ANGELS CORP

PURPOSE: MILESTONES DEVELOPMENT & PLAY PARK, GENERAL SUUPPORT

$12,696

1ST WAY OF EUGENE INC

PURPOSE: FUNDING FOR PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER

$10,000

AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME

PURPOSE: BACKYARD FENCING MATERIALS, GENERAL SUPPORT

$13,318

AMARILLO UNITED CITIZEN'S FORUM

PURPOSE: REPAIR OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND CEILING TILES

$7,500
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$22,874,469
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$40,559,088
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$14,270,368
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$12,664,088
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$18,483,344
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$19,128,968
The Community Foundation Of The Texas Hill Country Inc
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$7,861,168
Waco Foundation
Waco, TX
$8,908,496
Wichita Falls Area Community Foundation
Wichita Falls, TX
$8,784,375
New Mexico Community Foundation
Santa Fe, NM
$8,692,740
Excellerate Foundation
Rogers, AR
$6,523,534
Central Texas Community Foundation Inc
Round Rock, TX
$5,464,246
Community Foundation Of West Texas
Lubbock, TX
$6,880,528
The Community Foundation Of Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM
$14,161,520
Northeast Texas Community College Foundation
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$4,219,978
The Taos Community Foundation Inc
Taos, NM
$6,485,071
Notley Foundation
Austin, TX
$2,162,941
Central Louisiana Community Foundation
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$3,365,298
Chisholm Trail Communities Foundation
Georgetown, TX
$3,151,660
Troopsdirect Inc
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$2,533,616
Bartlesville Community Foundation
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$2,913,357
The Crowley Carter Foundation
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$2,774,233
Navarro Community Foundation
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$1,898,807
Community Foundation Inc
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$2,327,564
Malzahn Family Affiliated Fund Of The Ok City Community Foundation
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$736,403

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