Supports local Central Texas community initiatives and youth programs through fundraising, outreach and partnership with the Texas Stars hockey organization.
Texas Stars Foundation pairs cash grants with game-day fundraising and in-kind community appearances for Central Texas nonprofits. Its annual grants program supports local schools and organizations tied to youth engagement, honoring military families, and assisting those in need, while Chuck-A-Puck and other seasonal partnerships add a public-facing fundraising layer. The foundation’s recent giving shows a mix of larger anchor gifts and steady support at a smaller scale, with awards reaching $25,000 and multiple grants clustered around $10,000 and $7,500. Among the larger 2024 grants, Cedar Park Library Foundation received $25,000 for a cash donation, and Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (leef) received $12,500. Other recent awards went to organizations serving education, community wellbeing, and family support, including Texas Yes Project, Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas, Greater Austin YMCA, and Austin Habitat for Humanity. The foundation also provides gifts-in-kind and community appearances that connect its hockey organization to local partners across Central Texas and the Greater Austin area.
Education appears repeatedly in the foundation’s recent gifts. Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (leef) received $12,500, and William Mosing Center Dba William's School received $7,500. Those awards fit a broader pattern of support for schools and youth-oriented learning programs. Community wellbeing is another visible thread. Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas received $10,000, while Beautifully Loved received $10,000 and Loving Libbie Memorial Foundation received $7,500. The foundation also backed Austin Habitat for Humanity with $7,500, linking its grantmaking to local housing and community development. Military-family support is part of the program design and shows up in grants to Heroes Night Out, which received $7,500, and Tuesday's Children, which received $10,000. Together with youth-focused gifts, these awards reflect a local portfolio centered on service to families and community needs.
Texas Stars Foundation’s typical grant size sits around $10,000, with a lower quartile of $7,500 and an upper quartile of $10,500. The recent grant list includes both larger awards, such as $25,000 and $12,500, and a cluster of midrange gifts at $10,000 and $7,500. The foundation’s grantmaking appears episodic rather than ongoing multi-year support, based on one-year entries in the recent grants list. It also uses multiple giving channels: annual cash grants, Chuck-A-Puck fundraising participation, and gifts-in-kind/community appearances. Unsolicited applications are accepted for these active programs.
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Most grants fall between $8K and $11K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$11K
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Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Texas, with 92% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. The recent list also shows a strong Central Texas pattern, especially Cedar Park, Austin, and Leander. Cedar Park recipients include Cedar Park Library Foundation and Heroes Night Out, while Austin recipients include Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas, Greater Austin YMCA, Beautifully Loved, William Mosing Center Dba William's School, Austin Habitat for Humanity, and Loving Libbie Memorial Foundation. One grant went outside Texas to Tuesday's Children in Manhasset, NY.
The foundation supports local nonprofits, schools, and organizations tied to youth engagement, honoring military families, and assisting those in need. Recent grants also point to education, health, and community development through recipients such as Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (leef), Breast Cancer Resource Center of Texas, and Austin Habitat for Humanity.
Typical grant size is centered around $10,000, with a p25 of $7,500 and a p75 of $10,500. Recent awards also show larger gifts, including $25,000 and $12,500, alongside several grants at $10,000 and $7,500.
Yes. Unsolicited requests are accepted through its active grant programs, including Texas Stars Foundation Annual Grants, Chuck-A-Puck Fundraising Participation, and Gifts-in-Kind & Community Appearances.
Giving is local and strongly centered in Texas: 92% of grants go to recipients in TX. Recent recipients include organizations in Cedar Park, Austin, Leander, and San Antonio, with one recent grant to Manhasset, NY.
It gives through annual cash grants, seasonal Chuck-A-Puck fundraising participation, and gifts-in-kind/community appearances. The annual grants program distributes cash gifts, while the other two programs provide fundraising support and in-kind resources such as appearances by players, staff, and the mascot.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Texas Stars Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Local organizations requesting appearances or in-kind partnership should contact the Foundation to inquire about availability and eligibility.
Who can apply: Local nonprofit or community groups selected to participate in Chuck-A-Puck at select home games. Interested organizations should contact the Foundation for participation details.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAUTIFULLY LOVED | AUSTIN, TX | $20,000 | 2026 | USED TO FINISH THEIR ONGOING PROJECT, THEIR COMPASSION CARTS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT IN LOCAL HOSPITALS WITH SELF-CARE AND CONFORT ITEMS FOR LONG STAYS. |
| HEROES RESOURCE CENTER (FORMERLY HEROES NIGHT OUT) | CEDAR PARK, TX | $20,000 | 2026 | PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE RANGING FROM CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO BENEFITS ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL OUTINGS. |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY | AUSTIN, TX | $15,000 | 2026 | TRAVEL AND LODGING COSTS FOR THOSE FACING CANCER AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE RESOURCE ASSISTANCE. |
| ROUND ROCK ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION | ROUND ROCK, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPLYING STUDENTS NAVIGATING HOMELESSNESS WITH SHELF STABLE FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SHOES, BLANKETS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. |
| FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | SHELTER PROGRAM WHICH HELPS GET INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OFF THE STREET, PROVIDE THEM WITH MEALS, AND ANY IMMEDIATE NEEDS TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET. |
| FRIENDS OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD | GEORGETOWN, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | SENDING SEVERAL CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMPS, CELEBRATING GRADUATIONS WITH CAPS, GOWNS, AND SPECIAL ATTIRE FOR COURT APPEARANCES, AND HONORING THE ADOPTIONS THAT CAME FROM FOSTER CARE. THE BOARD IS PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS IN COLLEGE WITH A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE, AND WEVE SPREAD CHEER WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS, BIRTHDAY GIFT CARDS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SO MUCH MORE. |
| TEXAS INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS DBA SAM'S ADVENTURE CAMP | LEANDER, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | PILOTING A PROGRAM TAILORED FOR OLDER PARTICIPANTS, AGES 15 TO 19. OUR RANGERS PLUS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE EMPHASIZING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ASPIRE TO FIND A MEANINGFUL PLACE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND BELIEVE THIS PROGRAM CAN BE A PART OF THE PUZZLE TO HELPING OUR INDIVIDUALS BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY. |
| AUSTIN DOG ALLIANCE DBA THE DOG ALLIANCE | CEDAR PARK, TX | $8,900 | 2026 | CARE AND ANNUAL MEDICIAL BILLS FOR VETERANS WHO ARE DEPENDENT ON SERVICE ANIMALS FOR SURVIVAL AND MENTAL HEALTH. |
| OPERATION GET OUT | AUSTIN, TX | $15,000 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS -CHARIOT | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| MAKE-A-WISH OF CENTRAL AND SOUTH TEXAS | WEST LAKE HILLS, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OFCENTRAL TEXAS | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| TEXAS VFW | AUSTIN, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| THE WILLIAM MOSING CENTER | ROUND ROCK, TX | $7,500 | 2025 | CASH DONATION |
| CEDAR PARK LIBRARY FOUNDATION | CEDAR PARK, TX | $25,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION (LEEF) | LEANDER, TX | $12,500 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| TEXAS YES PROJECT | SAN ANTONIO, TX | $12,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| GREATER AUSTIN YMCA | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| BREAST CANCER RESOURCE CENTER OF TEXAS | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| BEAUTIFULLY LOVED | AUSTIN, TX | $10,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| TUESDAY'S CHILDREN | MANHASSET, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| HEROES NIGHT OUT | CEDAR PARK, TX | $7,500 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY | AUSTIN, TX | $7,500 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| LOVING LIBBIE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | AUSTIN, TX | $7,500 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| WILLIAM MOSING CENTER DBA WILLIAM'S SCHOOL | AUSTIN, TX | $7,500 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| AUSIN METRO AMHA | CEDAR PARK, TX | $6,666 | 2024 | CASH DONATION |
| PINK THE RINK | — | $13,110 | 2023 | CASH DONATION |
| LEEF STARWARS JERSEY PROCEEDS | — | $12,500 | 2023 | CASH DONATION |
| LOVING LIBBIE | — | $7,500 | 2023 | CASH DONATION |
| YOUNG MEN'S GRANT | — | $6,000 | 2023 | CASH DONATION |
USED TO FINISH THEIR ONGOING PROJECT, THEIR COMPASSION CARTS THAT PROVIDE CHILDREN WHO ARE RECEIVING TREATMENT IN LOCAL HOSPITALS WITH SELF-CARE AND CONFORT ITEMS FOR LONG STAYS.
HEROES RESOURCE CENTER (FORMERLY HEROES NIGHT OUT)
$20,000PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE RANGING FROM CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH CARE TO BENEFITS ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL OUTINGS.
TRAVEL AND LODGING COSTS FOR THOSE FACING CANCER AS WELL AS IMMEDIATE RESOURCE ASSISTANCE.
ROUND ROCK ISD PARTNERS IN EDUCATION FOUNDATION
$10,000ALL FUNDS WILL GO TOWARDS SUPPLYING STUDENTS NAVIGATING HOMELESSNESS WITH SHELF STABLE FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SHOES, BLANKETS, AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS.
FAMILY PROMISE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS
$10,000SHELTER PROGRAM WHICH HELPS GET INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES OFF THE STREET, PROVIDE THEM WITH MEALS, AND ANY IMMEDIATE NEEDS TO HELP THEM GET BACK ON THEIR FEET.
FRIENDS OF THE WILLIAMSON COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARD
$10,000SENDING SEVERAL CHILDREN TO SUMMER CAMPS, CELEBRATING GRADUATIONS WITH CAPS, GOWNS, AND SPECIAL ATTIRE FOR COURT APPEARANCES, AND HONORING THE ADOPTIONS THAT CAME FROM FOSTER CARE. THE BOARD IS PROUD TO SUPPORT YOUNG ADULTS IN COLLEGE WITH A MONTHLY ALLOWANCE, AND WEVE SPREAD CHEER WITH HOLIDAY GIFTS, BIRTHDAY GIFT CARDS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND SO MUCH MORE.
TEXAS INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICS DBA SAM'S ADVENTURE CAMP
$10,000PILOTING A PROGRAM TAILORED FOR OLDER PARTICIPANTS, AGES 15 TO 19. OUR RANGERS PLUS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS NAVIGATE THEIR COMMUNITIES WHILE EMPHASIZING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. WE HAVE IDENTIFIED A SIGNIFICANT GAP IN SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ASPIRE TO FIND A MEANINGFUL PLACE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY AND BELIEVE THIS PROGRAM CAN BE A PART OF THE PUZZLE TO HELPING OUR INDIVIDUALS BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE AND CONTRIBUTE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
AUSTIN DOG ALLIANCE DBA THE DOG ALLIANCE
$8,900CARE AND ANNUAL MEDICIAL BILLS FOR VETERANS WHO ARE DEPENDENT ON SERVICE ANIMALS FOR SURVIVAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.
OPERATION GET OUT
$15,000CASH DONATION
DRIVE A SENIOR CENTRAL TEXAS -CHARIOT
$10,000CASH DONATION
TEXAS VFW
$7,500CASH DONATION
THE WILLIAM MOSING CENTER
$7,500CASH DONATION
CEDAR PARK LIBRARY FOUNDATION
$25,000CASH DONATION
LEANDER EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOUNDATION (LEEF)
$12,500CASH DONATION
TEXAS YES PROJECT
$12,000CASH DONATION
HEROES NIGHT OUT
$7,500CASH DONATION
LOVING LIBBIE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
$7,500CASH DONATION
WILLIAM MOSING CENTER DBA WILLIAM'S SCHOOL
$7,500CASH DONATION
AUSIN METRO AMHA
$6,666CASH DONATION
PINK THE RINK
$13,110CASH DONATION
LEEF STARWARS JERSEY PROCEEDS
$12,500CASH DONATION
LOVING LIBBIE
$7,500CASH DONATION
YOUNG MEN'S GRANT
$6,000CASH DONATION
