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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Stephen Warren President | Officer | 40 | $124,168 |
Sandy Martinez Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lynnette Wilson Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bud Holmes 123 - 323 Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dwight Mcdonald Past Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marisa Allison-Scheef Grants Committee Chair | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,311,630 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $301,335 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $142,104 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $42,631 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $461,754 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,200 |
Other employee benefits | $53,134 |
Payroll taxes | $44,231 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,318 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $369,698 |
Fees for services: Other | $7,730 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,194 |
Office expenses | $34,792 |
Information technology | $30,217 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,742 |
Travel | $4,500 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,929 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,181 |
Insurance | $5,243 |
All other expenses | $12,772 |
Total functional expenses | $4,972,820 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,761,614 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,977 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $1,750,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $462,375 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $65,374,148 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,356,114 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,522 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,550,744 |
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 | $3,583,266 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $66,429,082 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $343,766 |
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 | $70,356,114 |
Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of West Texas has awarded $2,680,974 in support to 136 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |