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    Central Texas Food Bank

    ActiveFood, Agriculture & Nutrition
    AUSTIN, TXWebsite5122822111

    About Central Texas Food Bank

    To end hunger and make healthy food accessible to Central Texans in need by partnering with community organizations and providing food, education and resources.

    Focus Areas

    Hunger reliefFood banking and distributionNutrition educationSNAP outreach and benefits assistanceWorkforce developmentSchool food programs

    Who They Fund

    nonprofit human and social service organizations (network of ~289 agencies)organizations receiving material aid (multiple organizations provided weighted blankets)college-bound students / college access programsclients served by human and social service agencies

    Funding Style

    About Central Texas Food Bank

    Central Texas Food Bank Inc moved more than $110.5 million in a single 2025 grant to 289 nonprofit agencies that feed hungry people, underscoring that its grantmaking is built around food distribution at network scale. The foundation’s work is centered on ending hunger and making healthy food accessible to Central Texans in need by partnering with community organizations and providing food, education, and resources. Its recent grants show a clear mix of direct food support and capacity-building for local partners. In 2024, it gave $91.3 million to 284 nonprofit agencies that feed hungry people for a food distribution program, and in 2023 it awarded $87.7 million to 289 nonprofit agencies for the same purpose. Smaller awards extend that model through local infrastructure and service delivery, including grants to Cafb of TX Support Corporation for general purpose support and Helping Hands Ministry of Belton Inc for capacity support. The pattern suggests a funder that uses large network grants to move food broadly while also backing specific organizations that help distribute, store, or deliver it within Central Texas.

    What Central Texas Food Bank Funds

    A major part of the foundation’s work is food banking and distribution. It gave $110,577,930 in 2025 to 289 nonprofit agencies that feed hungry people to distribute food and grocery products, and it continued similar network support in 2024 and 2023 through grants tied to food distribution programs. The foundation also supports college access. In 2024 it awarded $37,500 to Austin Community College District for a college fund access grant, $28,000 to St Edwards University for the same purpose, $26,660 to Concordia University Texas, and $15,000 to The University of Texas at Austin. Education- and community-based service settings appear in its program reimbursement grants. Montopolis Recreation Center, Turner Roberts Recreation Ctr, Dove Springs Recreation Center, and Mission Waco each received support tied to program reimbursements in 2024. Capacity support is another recurring theme, with grants such as $9,822 to Hays County Food Bank and $8,000 to Food Care Center.

    How Central Texas Food Bank Gives

    Central Texas Food Bank Inc gives in a relatively tight size band for its smaller awards: p25 is $6,598, the median is $9,822, and p75 is $17,500. The largest awards sit far above that range, which reflects a mix of massive network grants and much smaller local support grants. The grant list shows activity across 2023, 2024, and 2025, with repeated multi-year support for food-distribution networks and several recurring recipients over time. The foundation is a regular funder and does not fund individuals. Its records also show no program-related investments, and the giving pattern is consistent with direct service, in-kind support, and program reimbursement rather than competitive open calls.

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $110.7M

    Total Assets

    $114.6M

    Total Revenue

    $141.4M

    Total Expenses

    $133.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $7K and $18K, with a median of $10K.

    25th Percentile

    $7K

    Median

    $10K

    75th Percentile

    $18K

    Geographic Reach

    Local2 states funded

    About 97% of grants go to recipients in TX.

    Funding intensity
    Low
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    Leadership

    SARI VATSKE

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    Topics

    food security / emergency food distributionnonprofit distribution network supportcollege access / college fund supportmaterial aid provision (e.g., weighted blankets)general operating / general purpose support

    Where Central Texas Food Bank Makes Grants

    Grantmaking is highly concentrated in Texas: 97% of grants go to recipients in TX, and the top giving state is TX. The recipient map is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided. Within Texas, Austin appears frequently, including awards to Austin Community College District, St Edwards University, Concordia University Texas, and several Austin neighborhood or school-based recipients. Other Texas locations include Belton, San Marcos, Killeen, Waco, Cedar Park, Evant, Kyle, Marlin, Lockhart, Lorena, and College Station-area institutions through Austin-based partners. This is a local-giving profile with strong Central Texas concentration.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Central Texas Food Bank

    What kinds of organizations does Central Texas Food Bank Inc support?

    The foundation funds nonprofit human and social service organizations, college access programs, and community-based service sites. Recent grants also include capacity support, program reimbursements, and in-kind support such as weighted blankets for multiple organizations.

    How large are the typical grants?

    Among the smaller awards in the file, the p25 grant size is $6,598, the median is $9,822, and the p75 is $17,500. The grant list also includes very large food-distribution awards that sit well above that range.

    Does the foundation focus on Texas?

    Yes. Texas is the top giving state, and 97% of grants go to recipients in TX. The recent grant list is entirely U.S.-based and centers on Central Texas communities.

    What are the main funding areas?

    The foundation supports hunger relief, food banking and distribution, nutrition education, SNAP outreach and benefits assistance, workforce development, and school food programs. Recent grants also show college fund access support and program reimbursements for community organizations.

    Does Central Texas Food Bank Inc fund the same organizations over multiple years?

    Yes. The recent grants show repeated support across 2023, 2024, and 2025 for the food-distribution network, including annual grants to nonprofit agencies that feed hungry people. Several local institutions also appear more than once, including Austin Community College District, St Edwards University, and Concordia University Texas.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

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    Who can apply: Organization must be located within the 21-county service area and serve people in need, children, or the unwell.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    289 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE—$110,577,9302025TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS TO MORE THAN 289 NON-PROFIT HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES
    ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITYAUSTIN, TX$18,0002025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTAUSTIN, TX$17,0002025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXASAUSTIN, TX$16,3062025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    GALINDO ELEMENTARYAUSTIN, TX$9,4372025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    ZAVALA ELEMENTARYAUSTIN, TX$8,0542025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    EVANT ISDEVANT, TX$7,6042025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    CAMINO REAL ELEMENTARYKYLE, TX$7,5832025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    MARLIN ELEMENTARYMARLIN, TX$7,2442025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    PLUM CREEK ELEMENTARYLOCKHART, TX$7,0942025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRYKILLEEN, TX$6,5982025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    LORENA SHEPHERD'S HEARTLORENA, TX$6,5982025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    FAMILY OF FAITH WORSHIP CENTERWACO, TX$6,5982025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    ICNA RELIEFAUSTIN, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES- MISSION PLAZAAUSTIN, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    GREATER LOVE FOOD PANTRYAUSTIN, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    THE JOE ROLAND COMMUNITY CENTERDALE, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    FISHES AND LOAVESGROESBECK, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    LOMETA FOOD PANTRYLOMETA, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    WESTOVER HILLS CHURCHAUSTIN, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    BLANCO GOOD SAMARITAN CENTERBLANCO, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    AGAPE FOOD PANTRYTAYLOR, TX$5,7492025TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
    284 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE—$91,309,6652024FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
    AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTAUSTIN, TX$37,5002024COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT
    ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITYAUSTIN, TX$28,0002024COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT
    CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXASAUSTIN, TX$26,6602024COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT
    MONTOPOLIS RECREATION CENTERAUSTIN, TX$15,7542024PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS
    TURNER ROBERTS RECREATION CTRAUSTIN, TX$15,7012024PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS
    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTINAUSTIN, TX$15,0002024COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT
    DOVE SPRINGS RECREATION CENTERAUSTIN, TX$12,0312024PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS
    MISSION WACOWACO, TX$10,6512024PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS
    289 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE—$87,708,9342023FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
    CAFB OF TX SUPPORT CORPORATIONAUSTIN, TX$180,8362023GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT
    HELPING HANDS MINISTRY OF BELTON INCBELTON, TX$38,8492023CAPACITY GRANT
    SAMCO FREEZEWEARARDEN HILLS, MN$18,3562023275 WEIGHT BLANKETS PROVIDED TO MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS
    REVEAL RESOURCE CENTERCEDAR PARK, TX$10,0002023AGENCY CAPACITY EXPENDITURE
    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES INCAUSTIN, TX$10,0002023CAPACITY GRANT
    HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANKSAN MARCOS, TX$9,8222023CAPACITY GRANT
    FOOD CARE CENTERKILLEEN, TX$8,0002023CAPACITY GRANT

    289 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE

    $110,577,930
    2025

    TO DISTRIBUTE FOOD AND GROCERY PRODUCTS TO MORE THAN 289 NON-PROFIT HUMAN AND SOCIAL SERVICES

    ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITY

    $18,000
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

    $17,000
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS

    $16,306
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    GALINDO ELEMENTARY

    $9,437
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    ZAVALA ELEMENTARY

    $8,054
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    EVANT ISD

    $7,604
    EVANT, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    CAMINO REAL ELEMENTARY

    $7,583
    KYLE, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    MARLIN ELEMENTARY

    $7,244
    MARLIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    PLUM CREEK ELEMENTARY

    $7,094
    LOCKHART, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    SOUTHSIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST FOOD PANTRY

    $6,598
    KILLEEN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    LORENA SHEPHERD'S HEART

    $6,598
    LORENA, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    FAMILY OF FAITH WORSHIP CENTER

    $6,598
    WACO, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    ICNA RELIEF

    $5,749
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES- MISSION PLAZA

    $5,749
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    GREATER LOVE FOOD PANTRY

    $5,749
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    THE JOE ROLAND COMMUNITY CENTER

    $5,749
    DALE, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    FISHES AND LOAVES

    $5,749
    GROESBECK, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    LOMETA FOOD PANTRY

    $5,749
    LOMETA, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    WESTOVER HILLS CHURCH

    $5,749
    AUSTIN, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    BLANCO GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER

    $5,749
    BLANCO, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    AGAPE FOOD PANTRY

    $5,749
    TAYLOR, TX2025

    TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

    284 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE

    $91,309,665
    2024

    FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

    AUSTIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

    $37,500
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT

    ST EDWARDS UNIVERSITY

    $28,000
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT

    CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY TEXAS

    $26,660
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT

    MONTOPOLIS RECREATION CENTER

    $15,754
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS

    TURNER ROBERTS RECREATION CTR

    $15,701
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS

    THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

    $15,000
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    COLLEGE FUND ACCESS GRANT

    DOVE SPRINGS RECREATION CENTER

    $12,031
    AUSTIN, TX2024

    PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS

    MISSION WACO

    $10,651
    WACO, TX2024

    PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENTS

    289 NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT FEED HUNGRY PEOPLE

    $87,708,934
    2023

    FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM

    CAFB OF TX SUPPORT CORPORATION

    $180,836
    AUSTIN, TX2023

    GENERAL PURPOSE GRANT

    HELPING HANDS MINISTRY OF BELTON INC

    $38,849
    BELTON, TX2023

    CAPACITY GRANT

    SAMCO FREEZEWEAR

    $18,356
    ARDEN HILLS, MN2023

    275 WEIGHT BLANKETS PROVIDED TO MULTIPLE ORGANIZATIONS

    REVEAL RESOURCE CENTER

    $10,000
    CEDAR PARK, TX2023

    AGENCY CAPACITY EXPENDITURE

    FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES INC

    $10,000
    AUSTIN, TX2023

    CAPACITY GRANT

    HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK

    $9,822
    SAN MARCOS, TX2023

    CAPACITY GRANT

    FOOD CARE CENTER

    $8,000
    KILLEEN, TX2023

    CAPACITY GRANT