The New Braunfels Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter for the enduring benefit of our community.
A $577,691 grant to New Braunfels Youth Collaborative stands out in the foundation’s recent record and signals how much of its giving is tied to community programs in New Braunfels. New Braunfels Area Community Foundation supports local nonprofits, scholarships, donor-advised funds, field-of-interest funds, and designated funds, with grantmaking that is centered on Comal County and the surrounding area. In the recent grants list, its largest awards also reached Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, Nb Housing Partners, and the Heritage Society of New Braunfels Inc, showing a mix of youth services, housing, and local civic or cultural support. The foundation’s work is organized around donor-created funds as well as general community grants. Several active programs are designed to connect donor intent with local needs, including scholarship administration for students pursuing higher education or trade and technical training. Its recent grants also include support for community-minded nonprofits through unrestricted or program support language such as “to further the entities programs and purpose,” a pattern that appears repeatedly in the grant records. The result is a foundation profile shaped by local stewardship, donor direction, and recurring support for organizations serving the New Braunfels area.
Education is a visible part of the foundation’s activity. Through its scholarship programs, NBCF administers donor-created awards for students pursuing higher education, trade schools, and technical training, including support matched through a central portal and individually managed scholarship competitions. Community services and family support also appear in the grant record. In 2025, it awarded $120,062 to Communities in Schools of South Central Texas for general program support, and in 2024 it gave $45,727 to Nb Housing Partners for the same broad purpose. The foundation also supported Connections Individual and Family Services with $34,000 in 2024. Civic and cultural work show up as well. The Heritage Society of New Braunfels Inc received $46,371 in 2025, while the New Braunfels Noon Lion Club received $64,000 the same year. These awards sit alongside conservation-related grants such as Comal County Conservation Alliance, indicating a broad local portfolio within the New Braunfels area.
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Most grants fall between $9K and $20K, with a median of $12K.
25th Percentile
$9K
Median
$12K
75th Percentile
$20K
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Typical awards cluster in the low five figures: the p25 is $9,000, the median is $12,000, and the p75 is $20,000. Recent grants also include much larger outliers, which indicates a blend of standard community awards and larger strategic commitments. The record shows repeated support for some recipients across multiple years, including New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, Nb Housing Partners, New Braunfels Christian Minitries, and Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Foundation. The foundation operates through a community foundation structure with donor-advised funds, designated funds, field-of-interest funds, and scholarship funds. Scholarship programs accept unsolicited applications, while donor-advised grants are processed through fund advisors.
Grantmaking is overwhelmingly local and concentrated in Texas, with 96% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. New Braunfels appears frequently in the recent grants list, along with Canyon Lake, San Antonio, Houston, College Station, Midland, Kerrville, and Colorado Springs. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based, with 112 grants in the United States. Most of the activity is centered in New Braunfels and Comal County, but the record also shows a small number of awards to organizations outside the immediate area within Texas.
Its active programs include scholarship administration, donor-advised fund grants, general community grants, field-of-interest fund grants, and women’s giving circle grants. The focus areas named in the data include community betterment, healthy kids, strong families, animal welfare, education, health and wellness, and local nonprofit support in the New Braunfels and Comal County area.
The typical grant profile is $9,000 at the 25th percentile, $12,000 at the median, and $20,000 at the 75th percentile. That pattern suggests many awards are modest community grants, with some larger grants also appearing in the recent record.
Yes. The giving scope is local, 96% of grants go to recipients in Texas, and the recent grants list is entirely U.S.-based. The strongest concentration is in New Braunfels and Comal County, with additional Texas recipients such as Canyon Lake, San Antonio, Houston, and College Station.
Yes. NBCF administers multiple donor-created scholarship funds and matches applicants with scholarship criteria through a central portal and individually managed scholarship competitions. The scholarship programs support students pursuing higher education, trade schools, and technical training, and the data says these programs accept unsolicited applications.
Yes. The recent grants list shows repeat awards to New Braunfels Youth Collaborative, Communities in Schools of South Central Texas, Nb Housing Partners, New Braunfels Christian Minitries, and Greater New Braunfels Economic Development Foundation across 2023, 2024, and 2025.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Current and upcoming funding from New Braunfels Area Community Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations meeting the Rotary fund's purpose and donor-established criteria (applicants should review the specific program page for details).
Who can apply: Local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (NB Women GO membership pooled grants are awarded to nonprofits in the greater New Braunfels area).
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW BRAUNFELS YOUTH COLLABORATIVE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $577,691 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $120,062 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NEW BRAUNFELS NOON LION CLUB | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $64,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HERITAGE SOCIETY OF NEW BRAUNFELS INC | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $46,371 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINITRIES | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $37,700 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY | KERRVILLE, TX | $34,673 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HEADWATERS AT THE COMAL | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $31,650 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HOPE HOSPICE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $28,200 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NB HOUSING PARTNERS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $22,677 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMAL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $21,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $20,747 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HILL COUNTRY CONSERVANCY | WEST LAKE HILLS, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| IN GOD'S HEART MINISTRY | SUGAR LAND, TX | $18,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CASA OF CENTRAL TEXAS INC | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $14,099 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $12,300 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $12,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER OF COMAL COUNTY INC | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $11,750 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS AREA | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $11,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CONNECTIONS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $11,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| GREEN SPACES ALLIANCE OF SOUTH TEXAS | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $10,675 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| MID-TEXAS SYMPHONY | SEGUIN, TX | $10,600 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| SOS FOOD BANK | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| SJRC TEXAS | BULVERDE, TX | $10,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CRISIS CENTER OF COMAL COUNTY | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| OAKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NORTH AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION | TUMWATER, WA | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CIRCLE ARTS THEATRE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| YOUNG LIFE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| TEXAS RAMP PROJECT | RICHARDSON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| RANDY ROGERS FAMILY FOUNDATION | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $8,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMAL IDD | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $8,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| BRAUNFELS FOUNDATION TRUST | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $7,550 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CRRC OF CANYON LAKE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CANINE CLASSMATES | CANYON LAKE, TX | $6,250 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK | AUSTIN, TX | $6,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| DISCIPLE DAILY | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $6,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $6,000 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NEW BRAUNFELS ANGELS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $5,950 | 2025 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NEW BRAUNFELS YOUTH COLLABORATIVE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $202,500 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| YOUNG LIFE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $76,500 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| BUSH TENNIS CENTER | MIDLAND, TX | $72,809 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO INC | HOUSTON, TX | $50,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| NB HOUSING PARTNERS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $45,727 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| COMAL COUNTY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE | CANYON LAKE, TX | $45,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| MUSICAL BRIDGES AROUND THE WORLD INC | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $34,422 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| CONNECTIONS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SERVICES | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $34,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| OPERATION TRIAGE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $20,000 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
| SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $19,232 | 2024 | TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE. |
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
NEW BRAUNFELS NOON LION CLUB
$64,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
HERITAGE SOCIETY OF NEW BRAUNFELS INC
$46,371TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
HOPE HOSPICE
$28,200TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
NB HOUSING PARTNERS
$22,677TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
COMAL COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
$21,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
COMAL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS FOUNDATION
$20,747TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
$20,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
IN GOD'S HEART MINISTRY
$18,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS
$12,300TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
$12,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS AREA
$11,500TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
GREEN SPACES ALLIANCE OF SOUTH TEXAS
$10,675TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
MID-TEXAS SYMPHONY
$10,600TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
SOS FOOD BANK
$10,500TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
CRISIS CENTER OF COMAL COUNTY
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
OAKWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
NORTH AMERICAN MYCOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
ST JOHN'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
CIRCLE ARTS THEATRE
$10,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
RANDY ROGERS FAMILY FOUNDATION
$8,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
COMAL IDD
$8,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
BRAUNFELS FOUNDATION TRUST
$7,550TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
DISCIPLE DAILY
$6,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
NEW BRAUNFELS ANGELS
$5,950TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
NB HOUSING PARTNERS
$45,727TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
COMAL COUNTY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE
$45,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
OPERATION TRIAGE
$20,000TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
$19,232TO FURTHER THE ENTITIES PROGRAMS AND PURPOSE.