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The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for the people of the Texas Hill Country. The foundation was established in 1982 for the benefit of Kerr County. In 2000 the Community Foundation expanded its geographic reach to serve a larger Hill Country area including Fredericksburg, Comfort, Medina, Kerrville, Ingram, Hunt, and Center Point. A community foundation has three distinct features and it is the combination of these features that provide unique opportunities for donors and our community. The first feature is a permanent endowment. Permanent endowment means the foundation invests and protects donor's gifts, distributes earnings via grants, builds permanent community capital to meet the needs of future generations, and creates legacies for donors. In this way each donor's gifts works within our community today and tomorrow. The second distinct feature is its broad and flexible purpose. The Community Foundation monitors all areas of community needs in the Hill Country today and tomorrow including arts, education, youth, seniors, community services, health care, and rehabilitation needs. The foundation's knowledge of the community is one of the greatest services we can provide our donors. We can help our donor's maximize the impact of their gifts in our community. The third distinct feature of a community foundation is personalized giving. To help our donors have the greatest flexibility, the Community Foundation accepts a variety of gifts including cash, stocks, property, and bequests. In addition donors have the opportunity to be involved in establishing a fund in their name or the name of a loved one. Donors can give what they want, how they want, when they want…and receive maximum tax advantages. The first community foundation established in Texas was in 1929 - the Dallas Foundation. Today there are 25 community foundations in the state of Texas that collectively hold more than $1.1 billion in endowed funds. These foundations distribute in excess of $82 million annually in local grants and are a part of the fastest growing field in philanthropy today with more than 650 community foundations operating across the United States. We invite you to join the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country…YOUR community foundation…in providing a platform for building our community…For good.

10/02/2026

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us for Summit 2026: Deep in the Heart.

Nonprofit leaders, staff and board members from across the Texas Hill Country came together for a day of learning, connection and conversation focused on strengthening the organizations that serve our communities.

Thank you to our presenters and panelists for sharing their experience and insights, to our sponsors for helping make the day possible and to our nonprofit partners for the work you do every day across the Hill Country.

It was meaningful to have so many members of our nonprofit community together again. Thank you for being part of it.

09/29/2026

Recovery is a long road, and Disaster Case Managers are walking alongside flood survivors every step of the way.

This month, nearly 40 Disaster Case Managers gathered at Light on the Hill for ongoing training focused on helping individuals and families affected by the 2025 and 2026 floods navigate resources, make decisions and move forward in their recovery.

We’re grateful for the dedication of these case managers and the continued training and collaboration that strengthens the support they provide to our communities.

Learn more about recovery resources at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/28/2026

Recovery across the Texas Hill Country continues, with families connecting to financial assistance, case managers, housing assistance and resources based on their individual needs.

Here’s a look at the latest recovery efforts:

• 1,149 households have received emergency financial assistance, with $1,101,750 distributed directly to families. Another 100 households are currently in the pipeline for assistance.
• 928 households are working with a case manager to connect with available resources and navigate their next steps in recovery.
• 9 more households have received emergency housing assistance, with an average of $5,918 provided per household. Another 17 households have assistance pledged.
• 38 Community Needs Assessment responses were received in the past seven days, helping recovery partners better understand where resources are needed most.

These numbers represent an active recovery effort that continues to evolve alongside the needs of our communities.

Learn more about recovery efforts and available resources at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/26/2026

We’re grateful to Panda Express for supporting flood recovery in the Texas Hill Country.

During the grand opening of its new Kerrville location, Panda Express presented the Community Foundation with a $5,000 donation to support ongoing recovery efforts.

Thank you to the Panda Express team for investing in the community and helping families continue moving forward.

Learn more about recovery efforts at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/18/2026

Bringing nonprofit leaders together to learn, connect and share ideas takes strong community partners.

We’re grateful to the Kerrville branch of Frost Bank for sponsoring Summit Happy Hour, creating another opportunity for attendees to connect and continue the day’s conversations.

We also thank H-E-B for supporting our Summit swag bags and helping us give attendees a warm welcome.

Thank you, Frost Bank and H-E-B, for helping us create a meaningful day of learning and connection for nonprofit leaders across the Hill Country.

09/16/2026

Strong nonprofits help build strong communities.

As we look ahead to this year’s Summit, we’re grateful to the Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation, Kronkosky Charitable Foundation, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation for helping bring nonprofit leaders together to learn, connect and share ideas.

Their support reflects a continued investment in our work and the Hill Country, including more than 15 years of partnership with the Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation.

We’re looking forward to a meaningful day of learning and connection.

09/14/2026

Recovery across the Texas Hill Country continues, with families connecting to financial assistance, case managers and resources based on their individual needs.

Here’s a look at the latest recovery efforts:

• 1,007 households have received emergency financial assistance.
• 1,003 households are working with a case manager to connect with available resources and navigate their next steps in recovery.
• 37 Community Needs Assessment responses were received in the past seven days, helping recovery partners better understand where resources are needed most.

Each number represents a household moving through the recovery process as recovery partners continue working to meet the evolving needs of our communities.

Learn more about recovery efforts and available resources at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/06/2026

Recovery begins by helping families meet immediate needs.

So far, 350 households have received emergency financial assistance through the Foundation's nonprofit partners.

Emergency financial assistance gives households flexibility to address urgent expenses while they wait for insurance, government assistance and longer-term recovery resources.

Through partnerships with trusted nonprofit organizations, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country is helping create a bridge from immediate relief to long-term recovery.

Learn more about available resources at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/04/2026

Recovery requires more than immediate relief. It requires long-term investment.

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has committed $18 million to support communities affected by the July 2026 floods through trusted nonprofit partners.

Funding is focused on:
• Emergency financial assistance
• Disaster case management
• Housing recovery
• Small business assistance
• Long-term recovery

Building on partnerships established following the 2025 floods, these investments are helping communities recover today while preparing for the work that continues in the months and years ahead.

Learn more at RebuildTexasHillCountry.org.

09/02/2026

Last weekend, we joined Trailhead B**r Garden and fellow community partners in supporting the inaugural Salsa Fest benefiting the Doyle Community Center.

Events like this are a meaningful reminder of the generosity, connection and care that make the Texas Hill Country special.

Thank you to everyone who came together in support of the Doyle Community Center and the neighbors it serves. We were grateful to be a part of it.

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241 Earl Garrett Street
Kerrville, TX
78028

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+18308968811

Website

http://www.communityfoundation.net/

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