Foundation for Expanding Horizons
https://expandinghorizonsfoundation.comTotal Given 2016–2023
$136K
43 grants · $17K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $874–$4K
grant size
41%
supporter · 11/27 multi-year
repeat
$634K
Assets · 2021
27
Distinct recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Gretchen Lara Shartle
Phone
5123270667
Deadlines
Ongoing throughout the year.
How to Apply
Written statement for purpose, amount requested, plans for use.
Restrictions
General purpose in the central Texas area.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13K | $456K | $11K | 2 |
| 2017 | $5K | $520K | $22K | 5 |
| 2018 | $22K | $468K | $32K | 9 |
| 2020 | $29K | $591K | $19K | 9 |
| 2021 | $34K | $634K | $26K | 7 |
| 2022 | $23K | $464K | $25K | 8 |
| 2023 | $9K | $548K | $15K | 3 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 43 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$874
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$4K
Maximum
$13K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| Gretchen Lara Shartle | President | — |
| Kathy Tyler | Trustee | — |
| Jim Crosby | Trustee | — |
| Donna Howard | Trustee | — |
| Jane Walton | Treasurer | — |
| JoLynn Free | Trustee | — |
| Greta Weisser | Trustee | — |
| Kyria Sabin | Trustee | — |
| DON CROWELL | TRUSTEE | — |
| STANDISH MEACHAM | TRUSTEE | — |
| GRETA SABIN WEISSER | TRUSTEE | — |
| KYRIA SABIN WAUGAMAN | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (43 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation | Austin, TX | $13,000 | Foster ecosystem of philanthropy to create meaninful change. | 2021 |
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Austin, TX | $12,500 | FOSTER ECOSYSTEM OF PHILANTHROPY TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE | 2016 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Austin, TX | $10,500 | Foster ecosystem of philanthropy to create meaninful change. | 2020 |
| The University of Arizona Foundatio | Tucson, AZ | $10,000 | Working on what is next for worldly education & research where it makes a difference. | 2022 |
| American Gateways | Austin, TX | $8,500 | Grant to support American Gateways | 2021 |
| The University of Arizona Foundatio | Tucson, AZ | $6,000 | Working on what is next for worldly education & research where it makes a difference. | 2023 |
| GRANT NO MORE DEATHS | TUCSON, AZ | $6,000 | TO STOP THE DEATHS OF MIGRANTS | 2018 |
| THE SAFE ALLIANCE | AUSTIN, TX | $5,000 | TO STOP ABUSE FOR EVERYONE | 2018 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | $5,000 | Annual Welcome Home Luncheon Fundraiser to support Housing | 2021 |
| The Safe Alliance | Austin, TX | $5,000 | Rapid Rehousing program to provide safe and secure housing to homeless abuse survivors between the ages of 18-24 | 2020 |
| Llacuna Inc | Tucson, AZ | $4,000 | Organization supporting community initiative & promotes sustainable development. | 2022 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | $3,000 | Annual Welcome Home Luncheon Fundraiser to support Housing | 2022 |
| AMERICAN GATEWAYS | AUSTIN, TX | $3,000 | TO ASSIST IN HIRING A GRANT WRITER | 2017 |
| COLORADO OPEN GOLF FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | $3,000 | INTRODUCING GOLF TO YOUNG PEOPLE | 2018 |
| Foundation Communities | Austin, TX | $3,000 | Annual Welcome Home Luncheon Fundraiser to support Housing | 2020 |
| Arizona Public Media | Tucson, AZ | $3,000 | Matching grant for fundraising to support NPR in Arizona | 2020 |
| KUT Radio | Austin, TX | $3,000 | Grant to support NPR in Austin | 2020 |
| KUT Radio | Austin, TX | $3,000 | Grant to support NPR in Austin | 2021 |
| Fellowship of Reconciliation | Nyack, NY | $2,500 | To be used for the June Keener Wink and Walter Wink Fellowship program to aid leadership in clergy. | 2020 |
| Fellowship of Reconciliation | Nyack, NY | $2,500 | To be used for the June Keener Wink and Walter Wink Fellowship program to aid leadership in clergy. | 2021 |
| Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | Austin, TX | $2,500 | Grant to support Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | 2023 |
| GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP | AUSTIN, TX | $2,500 | ELIMINATING MASS INCARCERATION | 2018 |
| COMAL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $2,190 | BUILD HOMES FOR LOWER INCOME INDIVID | 2018 |
| Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | Austin, TX | $2,000 | Grant to support Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | 2021 |
| Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | Austin, TX | $2,000 | Grant to support Austin Tan Cerca De La Frontera | 2022 |