COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE

EIN: 752045832 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

ABILENE, TX

Total Revenue
$36,088,689
Total Expenses
$31,320,481
Total Assets
$219,779,026
Net Assets
$188,092,930
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1985
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
KATIE ALFORD
Phone
3256763883
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE, founded in 1985, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $36.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 18% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $31.3M left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO MAKE A LASTING CHARITABLE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT DONORS TO CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT, MANAGE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO PRESERVE OUR ENDOWMENTS, MAKE GRANTS THAT ALIGN WITH DONOR INTENT, RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE ABILENE'S FUTURE, TODAY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,469,460
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $8,307,284
Other Revenue $2,311,945
TOTAL REVENUE $36,088,689

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $28,764,370
Salaries & Benefits $1,063,476
Fundraising Expenses $491,182
Program Expenses $29,256,852
Other Expenses $1,492,635
TOTAL EXPENSES $31,320,481

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $36,088,689 $30,555,422 +0.2%
Expenses $31,320,481 $21,398,661 +0.5%
Net Income $4,768,208 $9,156,761 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
13
Volunteers
249

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$277,200
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RON BUTLER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON HALL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELODY HUNT MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MCQUEEN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
IAN NICKERSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRANDON OSBORNE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALLISON PADON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUE SCHACKMUTH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GUSTAVO VILLANUEVA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LIZ WAGSTAFF MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM VINSON CHAIRMAN 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLYN BECKHAM VICE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY CANNON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFF HANEY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEE HAMPTON MEMBER-AT-LARGE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE ALFORD PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00
Officer
$262,500 $14,700 $277,200
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $36,088,689 $31,320,481 $219,779,026 $4,768,208
2024 $30,555,422 $21,398,661 $204,338,056 $9,156,761
2023 $25,026,374 $20,220,880 $185,385,204 $4,805,494
2022 $40,559,088 $17,431,146 $173,679,067 $23,127,942
2021 $22,340,541 $14,909,402 $180,164,059 $7,431,139
2020 $15,269,593 $10,352,700 $138,667,981 $4,916,893
2019 $21,213,647 $11,608,007 $137,955,258 $9,605,640
2018 $17,799,566 $7,990,152 $127,584,829 $9,809,414
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