Central Texas Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBrownwood, Texas · EIN 75-1848800 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $18,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Brownwood, TX | Food for various hunger ministries programs | $40,000 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center | Early, TX | To help fund free hot lunches for all adult associates who are mild to moderately mentally and physically challenged in group home facility | $30,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Bldg Project | Brownwood, TX | Funding for the student and community use outdoor pavilion | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army | Brownwood, TX | To supplement funding for food for the on-site feeding program | $20,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Scholarships | Brownwood, TX | Tuition assistance for qualifying students from the brown county area | $18,000 |
| American Red Cross Big Country Chap | Brownwood, TX | Aid for single and multi-unit family disaster victims in brown county and adjacent counties | $15,000 |
| Corinne T Smith Animal Shelter | Brownwood, TX | To assist in the purchase of animal care supplies and expenses | $12,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter | Brownwood, TX | Assist with operating expenses | $11,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails | Abilene, TX | To help purchase equipment for the outdoor camp program at camp billy gibbons | $7,000 |
| Howard Payne Univ-Nurse's Fund | Brownwood, TX | To aid in the purchase of various small medical equipment & supplies | $5,000 |
| Brownwood Community Public Library | Brownwood, TX | To assist with purchasing books, e-books, and audio books | $5,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Brown County | Brownwood, TX | Assistance for janitorial supplies & expenses | $5,000 |
| Wav Project | Goldthwaite, TX | To aid in funding direct client assistance and operating expenses of the shelter for abuse victims | $5,000 |
| Winchell Volunteer Fire Department | Brookesmith, TX | To assist with repair costs to multiple fire trucks | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Pregnancy Care Center | Brownwood, TX | Help with general program operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Brownwood Area Community Garden | Brownwood, TX | Assistance with operations of the community garden to distribute fresh produce to area food programs | $3,000 |
| Brown County Toys for Kids | Brownwood, TX | To assist in purchasing shelving to store children's christmas gifts | $2,500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($22,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $234,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $227,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543149349102554
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-1848800
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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