Annual Report

2025 Summary Highlights

Happy 2026 Friends and Partners,

As we reflect on the past year, the team and I at Kronkosky are filled with gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together and in partnership with you. We are inspired by your example and looking forward to the year ahead.

The year ahead will bring continued connections between and among our team to yours, thoughtful investments (some multiyear), and opportunities to learn together—all in service of creating tangible lasting impact and honoring the Kronkosky legacy.

Most importantly, thank you for ensuring our mission of Profound Good shines bright in every county, organization, and person we’ve touched along the way.

Laura J. Vaccaro
Chief Executive Officer

 

In 2025, we continued the work of aligning the Foundation to better serve you, while focusing on the intentions of our founders, Albert and Bessie Mae.

It has been a year of renewal—one marked by listening and deep learning—while staying rooted in our core values. We envision a future which is bold, where funders work collaboratively while focused on creative solutions to your needs and systemic challenges.

See the investments and impact we made in 2025.

Aging Adults

$2,475,000

Kronkosky’s investments in Aging Adults prioritize connection, purpose, and independence all in support of maintaining quality of life as people age. Our funding supported community-based programs, enrichment activities, and services that reduce isolation and strengthen well-being for older adults.

Arts & Culture

$2,170,000

In 2025, our investment in 13 arts and culture organizations served 627,300 people, expanding community-based cultural experiences and increasing access to creative expression through museums, the arts, cultural education, and free or reduced-cost programming.

Children & Youth

$2,630,000

Kronkosky invests in Children & Youth to support safety, development, and well-being across childhood and adolescence. In 2025, funding enabled 18 organizations to serve 433,683 children and family members, helping create stability, safety, resilience, and opportunity during critical stages of development.

Health Issues

$2,535,000

Health challenges are often complex and interconnected, particularly across mental health, substance use, and cancer care. Kronkosky invested in services that expanded access to counseling, prevention, treatment, and recovery for children, families, and individuals. Through 13 organizations, these efforts reached 39,895 clients, strengthening continuity of care, reducing barriers to treatment, and promoting long-term health stability.

Individuals with Disabilities

$1,675,000

Kronkosky’s investments in the Individuals with Disabilities funding area focus on expanding access, strengthening independence, and supporting meaningful participation in community life. By funding inclusive programs, medical and therapeutic services, and life-skills development, our partners reached 46,294 individuals across the lifespan. These efforts—carried out by 13 agencies—were supported.

Nature & Animals

$2,470,250

In the Nature & Animals space, Kronkosky supported organizations dedicated to animal welfare and environmental conservation. These efforts served 75,370 animals, conserved more than 200,000 acres of land, and expanded community access to parks and outdoor spaces that foster environmental stewardship across the communities we serve.

(We do not fund general environmental work.)

Explore the stories we’ve made in 2025.

Bulverde Spring Branch Activity Center

Kronkosky provided $150,000 for an operations grant providing key programs focused on social activity, health maintenance, and outreach to 1,350 older adults.

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Exterior of Clarity Building
Clarity Child Guidance Center

Kronkosky provided $1,000,000 to expand the Crisis Assessment Services department.

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A teacher for Communities in Schools with her students.
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas

Kronkosky provided $110,000 for an operations grant to provide 4,050 Comal County students (K-12) with mental health support and social-emotional skills.

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Kendall County Partnership for Parks

Kronkosky provided $50,000 for capital improvements, including constructing a stairway to the Guadalupe River at James Kiehl Riverbend Park.

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Children jumping into swimming pool
Roy Maas Youth Alternatives (RMYA)

Kronkosky provided $400,000 as part of multiyear funding for operational support.

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Cast members of a play at the San Pedro Playhouse smile together on stage
San Pedro Playhouse

Kronkosky gave $250,000, providing essential support for general operations and production of the Playhouse’s 2025–26 season, “The Rest is HERstory.

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Image of a special needs child getting on a specialized bike with the aid of a nurse
TEAMability

Kronkosky provided $250,000 for general operations support for delivery of physical, speech, and occupational therapy (with visual therapy supports) for individuals with medical complexities and other disabilities.

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Deepening the impact. Our goals for 2026.

 

 

Transform the nonprofit partner experience and deepen community engagement.

 

Enhance the effectiveness of the nonprofits to generate meaningful change.

 

Equip the community to engage in systems change to meet challenges.

Stay connected with us throughout the year on Linkedin and Instagram.

Good changes a life.

Profound good changes a community.

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