Moving Forward, Giving Back
2022 Annual Report
Letter from the President & CEO
2022 was truly our year of coming back together! While we continued to embrace the flexibility of meeting virtually, it was refreshing to finally reunite for face-to-face gatherings. From an award ceremony at the Texas Governor’s Mansion to conferences and a staff retreat, it was heartwarming to see and embrace our friends, partners, and teammates in person.
This was also a year of getting things done with our partners. A few highlights for me: we distributed a record amount of AmeriCorps funding to support an incredible portfolio of national service programs across Texas. We launched Texas Nonprofit Strong in partnership with United Ways of Texas to equip our sector and promote the impact nonprofits have in our communities. And we intensified our efforts to provide accessible programming and resources to rural communities by launching the Texas Rural Nonprofit Network and establishing new rural partnerships.
It was also a year of new beginnings as we moved into a new office in East Austin and opened our first satellite location in Dallas. We are proud to now be a part of the Water Cooler at Pegasus Park, joining a campus of social impact organizations seeking to be more effective through collaboration.
In 2022, we learned yet again that from tragedy comes unity. In the aftermath of the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, OneStar was honored to collaborate with local leaders to launch the Robb School Memorial Fund. Donors from around the world overwhelmed us with their outpouring of support. I was moved and deeply grateful to each of our community partners that stepped forward to help bring support to Uvalde.
One consistent theme the past year has demonstrated is what becomes possible when we work together. As I enter my fourth year leading OneStar, I am grateful for the hard work of this dedicated team to create a stable foundation for our work, even when the world is changing so much around us. I am excited to see how we continue to calibrate and build in the upcoming year. Thank you for being with us every step of the way.
Chris Bugbee
President & CEO, OneStar
Letter from the Board
This year, after two years of virtual meetings, board members were more than ready to return to in-person sessions. Our October 2022 meeting at Pegasus Park in Dallas provided a firsthand look at the kind of innovation that has occurred in our communities despite the waves of disruptions caused by the pandemic.
Increases in AmeriCorps funding allowed OneStar to address the growing needs across Texas communities. Thanks to extraordinary efforts by OneStar staff, grant award processes were expanded to provide welcome funding to an array of deserving nonprofit grantees. Our strategic plan was updated and communications strategies were enhanced. This provided board members with new tools to share the impact of OneStar’s diverse work. In particular, we are proud of our board committee work. The Public Policy and Advocacy Committee built critical relationships with our state and national legislators. The Program Advisory Committee monitored the expanded competitive grantmaking process and the Finance Committee kept a close eye on our financials and delivered another clean audit.
We continue to adjust to the “current normal” as it is safe to assume that change will continue to accelerate. OneStar is focused on reinforcing its ability to offer resources and leadership to the Texas Nonprofit Sector. In this spirit of community resource sharing, we are celebrating the return of the Texas Nonprofit Summit in February 2023 and look forward to reconnecting with our nonprofit peers and friends.
Please enjoy this latest chapter of milestones made by OneStar changemakers in 2022. As a board, we look forward to another year of service, contributing to an even more secure and resilient social sector for Texans.
Robert G. Wright, II
Chair, OneStar Foundation Board
Ronnie Hagerty
Chair, OneStar National Service Commission
Distributing record levels of AmeriCorps funding in Texas
In June 2022, we announced $32.7 million in federal grants, distributed to 50 organizations to engage AmeriCorps members across the state. This funding represents the largest-ever investment in national service in Texas and is a testament to the powerful impact of our AmeriCorps members. The 2022 grants included significant resources designated to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including AmeriCorps’ $1 billion American Rescue Plan allocation and awards for Public Health AmeriCorps. Over the course of this program year, we engaged a record 3,600 AmeriCorps members helping local Texas communities thrive and build resilience.
Our Impact 2022
$32.7 million
distributed in federal grant funding
50 organizations funded
to operate or plan AmeriCorps programs
3,600 AmeriCorps members
served in Texas communities
690 service sites
hosted AmeriCorps members
108,792 indivduals served
by AmeriCorps members in Texas
10.8 million pounds of food
provided to food-insecure households
Building capacity for
Member Recruitment
In spring 2022, we hosted our first-ever AmeriCorps Recruitment Institute to equip national service programs in Texas with member recruitment strategies, from attracting a diverse talent pool to building local partnerships. This interactive four-part training provided more than 30 AmeriCorps programs with a solid framework for recruitment planning and empowered participants to develop customized strategies to meet their unique recruitment goals. This opportunity was supported by the Schultz Family Foundation and their National Service Challenge Grant.
launching Certificate of
Nonprofit Career Development
In partnership with the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at The Bush School at Texas A&M University, we launched the Certificate for Nonprofit Career Development, a continuing education opportunity available exclusively to AmeriCorps members and recent alums that delves into critical topics including leadership, strategic management, performance measurement, and fundraising. Out nearly 120 applications submitted in fall 2022, we have awarded scholarships to 92 participants.
Creating pathways for
Workforce Development
In September 2022, we awarded $1 million to 15 organizations to develop opportunities that support AmeriCorps members in leveraging their service experience into employment opportunities — equipping them to continue making a difference after their service ends. Selected programs created program models incorporating training, certifications, data tracking, and community partnerships to strengthen the service-to-career pipeline. Grantees also participated in monthly learning collaboratives to share innovations, best practices, and lessons learned. The collaborative was made possible with support from the National Philanthropic Trust as recommended by Schultz Family Foundation.
$1 million
awarded to AmeriCorps Texas programs to develop & strengthen workforce development program models.
92 scholarships
awarded to AmeriCorps members to earn a
Certificate for Nonprofit Career Development
Building capacity to fight poverty in Texas
In 2022, OneStar placed AmeriCorps VISTA members with 16 nonprofits throughout the state of Texas to build their capacity in the fight against poverty. These VISTA members provided valuable support to these organizations in areas of research & data management, program development, community engagement, marketing, training, and more. Managing an AmeriCorps VISTA Project allows OneStar to leverage additional AmeriCorps resources in creating pathways for individuals to engage and support organizations in accelerating their impact.
Our Impact 2022
16 organizations
hosted VISTA members
27 VISTA members
served in Texas communities
521 community volunteers
recruited or managed by VISTA members
1,078 hours served
by volunteers recruited by VISTA members
$602,171 of cash resources
leveraged by VISTA members
$39,901 of in-kind resources
leveraged by VISTA members
Supporting the Uvalde community with Robb School Memorial Fund
We were incredibly moved by the outpouring of generosity for the victims and survivors of the shooting in Uvalde in May 2022. At the request of the Governor of Texas, we launched the Robb School Memorial Fund in the aftermath of this tragedy and collected nearly $7.2 million from donors across the world who wanted to offer their compassion and support. These donations were merged with the Uvalde Together We Rise Fund, a $22.3 million philanthropic collaboration that ensured all funds raised were distributed directly to those most impacted by this devastating event.
$7.2 million
collected through the Robb School Memorial Fund
In the wake of the shooting, First State of Uvalde Bank quickly mobilized to support the community but faced challenges accepting donations on behalf of survivors. As an experienced philanthropic agent and trusted nonprofit partner, OneStar was able to collect and process charitable contributions on behalf of the community and provided critical support in responding to the outpouring of inquiries from around the world.
"Without this kind of assistance, we would have struggled much more....Working with OneStar has felt like a partnership, and we are grateful that they were there to help Uvalde."
Cody Smith
Senior Vice President
First State Bank of Uvalde
Building support & resources for Texas rural communities
In 2022, we amplified our efforts to support and engage rural Texas communities. In the fall, we announced the launch of the Texas Rural Nonprofit Network, a cohort of 25 nonprofits operating in or serving Texas rural communities. These organizations receive access to networking opportunities, training, and on-demand tools and coaching to boost organizational growth and impact in our state’s rural regions. We also furthered our rural engagement by sponsoring and presenting at the inaugural Rural Philanthropy Day — hosted by Fayette Community Foundation and Stanzel Family Foundation — which brought together more than 160 nonprofit leaders and funders in Schulenburg in November 2022. We provided scholarships to 31 attendees to make the event more accessible to rural participants.
31 scholarships
awarded to rural nonprofit professionals
to attend Rural Philanthropy Day
"There have been a number of times where the resources I came across on my own while trying to self-learn caused confusion when applying to our specific case. Being able to connect with a coach to ask questions has truly been a God-send. I always feel my anxiety levels immediately decrease the second we start to talk. And it has increased my productivity, because I'm not stuck on a specific learning for as long."
Texas Rural Nonprofit Network
Member Feedback Survey response
2022 Texas Rural Nonprofit Network Inaugural Cohort
Celebrating service at the Governor's Volunteer Awards
After two years of virtually celebrating the Governor's Volunteer Awards, we were thrilled to retrospectively recognize our past award recipients in person with a reception at the Texas Governor's Mansion during National Volunteer Week in April 2022. These extraordinary awardees exhibited an enduring commitment to service amid the COVID-19 pandemic and rose to the challenge of meeting remarkable community needs in unique ways. We also opened nominations for the 39 Annual Governor's Volunteer Awards, commemorating volunteer service conducted in 2022. We received more than 100 nominations from across the state, and First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced the awardees in February 2023.
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"The true strength of Texas is found in our people, and this year’s award winners are a moving testament to the character of the Lone Star State.”
Cecilia ABbott
First lady of Texas
honorary chair, Governor's Volunteer Awards
Launching Texas Nonprofit Strong
In partnership with United Ways of Texas, we launched Texas Nonprofit Strong in September 2022 to equip nonprofits in our state with valuable tools and resources and to provide a strong unified voice that can represent the overall sector. The new website at txnonprofits.org contains valuable data on the sector's economic impact, links to recent research, directories of capacity-building partners, and toolkits to promote the importance of Texas nonprofits. In December 2022, we hosted the first convening of the Advocacy Network to guide the initiatives' priorities and advocacy strategy, and began planning for Texas Nonprofit Strong Day, a live event to educate and engage nonprofits at the Texas State Capitol on March 1, 2023.
"The OneStar team has been welcoming and generous with their time as we develop a shared vision for Texas Nonprofit Strong. This initiative is bringing light to the void of leadership, partnership, and resource development in our sector. We are working to build a statewide network of nonprofits that is more cohesive, more influential, and more resourced, and OneStar is the perfect partner to power this vision forward.”
Tiffany PAtterson
President & CEO
united Ways of TExas
COllaborating with our community
Supporting leaders in service
Effective management of volunteers ensures that the time and talents of those who serve make a meaningful social impact. In June 2022, we were proud to sponsor the Texas Volunteer Management Conference, which provides professional volunteer managers with insights and inspiration for their work engaging communities. In addition to providing funding and scholarships, OneStar President & CEO Chris Bugbee offered an inspiring opening address, and Director of Statewide Initiatives Millicent Boykin was honored with the 2022 TVMC Legacy Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to promoting volunteer service.
36 scholarships
awarded to nonprofit professionals to attend Texas Volunteer Management Conference
Convening disaster leaders
In August 2022, Americas Service Commission partnered with OneStar to host their Commission Disaster Convening in Austin. During this gathering, about 30 participants representing more than 16 states shared ideas and offered diverse perspectives on how each state approaches disaster resource management, support roles, planning, and training. We were grateful for the opportunity to learn and network with our colleagues from across the county to ensure we are better prepared to face the next disaster or emergency.
Opening new office space in Austin & Dallas
As pandemic risks eased, 2022 marked a return to the office for many. We acknowledged the importance of having a physical home base where we can not only meet internally but also host partners. In May 2022, our first-ever Dallas location opened at the Water Cooler at Pegasus Park, a cutting-edge campus that houses organizations committed to advancing change in the community. In November 2022, our Austin location also moved to a more central venue east of downtown that includes rooms for training events. These spaces expand OneStar’s geographic presence in Texas and provide a venue for fostering strong partnership and collaboration.
strengthening our foundation
Gaining inspiration & insight at OneStar's staff retreat
In May 2022, we were inspired and energized during our staff retreat in Austin – our first time in years to gather as a team to refocus and brainstorm together on our shared purpose and identity. It was a valuable opportunity to align on OneStar’s mission of strengthening Texas communities and generated lots of insights to propel our work for the year ahead. We also put our passion into action by volunteering with Austin Sunshine Camps on revitalization and outreach service projects.
Fiscal Year 2022 Unaudited Combined Financial Information
revenue
Federal Grants
State Grants
Program Income
Private Funds
Other
In-Kind Donations
22,350,978
706,664
406,598
7,725,054
67,796
501,433
$31,758,523
Expenses
Pass-Through Grant Funds
Program Administration
Fundraising
Operations & Administration
28,060,666
3,397,856
147,581
723,539
$32,329,642
Net assets as of January 1, 2022, were $2,350,100. During fiscal year 2022, OneStar utilized $791,019 of funding received in prior years.
$474K
$275K
$482K
$98K
$528K
$683K
$3.5M
$7.5M
$14.5M
2022 Grant Distribution by Focus
Area
Education
Robb School Memorial
Economic Opportunity
Planning Grants
Disaster Resillience
Healthy Futures
Capacity Building
Hurricane Harvey Relief
Environment
Our Staff
Sarah Beckmann
Millicent Boykin
Chris Bugbee
Tony Burney
Tatiana Cleveland
Doris Dukes
Abby Fleiss
Glenn Goodrich
Vanessa Gutierrez
Pat Guzmán-Weema
Tim Holler
Chris Johnson
Jaclyn Kolar
Dinorah Lopez
Grey McLeod
Cindy Milton
Veronica Mozzo-Wirr
Angela Pinckard-Hale
Jennifer Rajkumar
Kaylee Romero
Betty Jo Schafer
Kailee Selzer
Madison Teague
Shelby Thomas
Briana Torres
Mary Voorhies
Michelle Vryn
Joshua Winata
Taylor Wolter
Thank you to these dedicated individuals who contributed to our success in 2022 as part of the OneStar team. For a list of current staff and board members, please visit onestarfoundation.org/board-staff.
Our Board
Megan Aghazadian (Austin)*
Michelle Brewer (Silsbee)
Jennifer L. Chidsey (Austin)*
Brenda Dees (Beeville)
Marcos Delgado (El Paso)
Verlene Dickson (Amarillo)
Ashleigh Feuerbacher (Stephenville)
George Green (New Braunfels)
Elexis Grimes (Cedar Park)
Kathy Kabell (Wichita Falls)
Mary Grace Landrum (Houston)
Dan Leal (Bastrop)
Lillian Lucero (Austin)
Moisés Molina (Brownsville)
Brad Namdar (Dallas)
Sara Ramirez (Austin)
Corina Sadler (Plano)
Girien Salazar (Dallas)
Gene Seaman (Corpus Christi)
James Senegal (Spring)
Kate Williamson (Midland)
Chuck Wright (Frisco)
OnEstar foundation board officers
* Texas Education Agency
Commissioner Designee
Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary
Robert "Bob" G. Wright, II (Dallas)
Bonnie Brown (Raymondville)
Michael Parker (Weatherford)
Benjamin A. Montañez (San Antonio)
Onestar national service commission Officers