2023 Annual Report
The 100 Club of Central Texas is committed to transparency. Providing our annual expenses and revenues enables our donors and sponsors to hold us accountable to fulfilling our mission of serving our local first responders.
Message from the Board Chair
This was an exciting year to serve as the Chair of The 100 Club of Central Texas. 2023 marked our 40th anniversary serving first responders and I was honored to represent The Club alongside my fellow Board Members.
Throughout our history, we have continued to evolve and expand our services to fit the needs of the Central Texas first responder community. In 2023, we were honored to add Milam County to our area of coverage. Milam county first responders, community leaders, and local businesses embraced us with open arms. The expansion was announced just months before Cameron Police Department suffered their first line of duty death since 1935. We were honored to be able to serve the Clouse family, the Cameron Police Department, and the entirety of Milam County during this extremely difficult time.
Our growth and continued ability to serve is due to support throughout our seven-county coverage area from members, sponsors, donors, and volunteers. Your generosity is essential to our mission and we could not accomplish it without you.
Billy Bryan
Board Chair
Celebrating 40 years!
2023 marked the 40th anniversary of The 100 Club of Central Texas supporting first responders and their families. First established in 1983 to support Austin Police Department, we are proud of our growth and are looking forward to the next 40 years.
Remembering Our Fallen
Travis Maher
Austin Fire Department
Final Call: December 28, 2022
Battalion Chief Travis Maher died after battle with cancer contracted in the line of duty. He was a 23-year veteran of the Austin Fire Department and served for 21 years as a member of Texas A&M Task Force 1. He deployed more than 40 times as a member of the task force, including responding to Ground Zero following the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Travis is survived by his wife, two sons, and his parents.
Joshua Clouse
Cameron Police Department
End of Watch: May 11, 2023
Sergeant Joshua Clouse was shot and killed while executing a search warrant on a domestic violence incident. As officers with the Cameron Police Department and several neighboring agencies attempted to execute the warrant, the man opened fire and fatally wounded Sergeant Clouse.
Josh was a U.S. Army veteran and previously served with the Milam County Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Ysidro Arismendez
Travis County Sheriff’s Office
End of Watch: September 29, 2023
Travis county Sheriff Cadet Ysidro Arismendez passed away during training exercises.
Jorge Pastore
Austin Police Department
End of Watch: November 11, 2023
Senior Police Officer Jorge Pastore was a member of the Austin Police Department SWAT Team when he was shot and killed during a hostage barricade. Officers responded to a 911 call by a stabbing victim whose family had been taken hostage inside the house. When SWAT Arrived and attempted a hostage rescue, the suspect opened fire and fatally wounded Officer Pastore while critically injuring a second officer on scene.
Officer Pastore served with the Austin Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, and his parents.
Honoring the Critically Injured
Travis County Sheriff Deputy Lawrence Martinez was struck by and pinned under a semi-truck that lost control on the ice while he was assisting another driver.
Austin Police Officer Keith Allison was injured during the January ice storm when he was exiting an ambulance.
Williamson County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Varga was injured when his patrol car struck a semi-truck while responding to a call.
Austin Police Officer John Conner was shot twice while responding to a domestic disturbance call that became a hostage situation.
Austin Police Officer Ysidro Mendoza was struck by a drunk driver while clearing an accident on Highway 71, near the Austin airport.
Austin ISD Police Officer Val Barnes was shot four times when he confronted a gunman outside of Northeast Early College High School.
Austin Police Officer Joe Strother was shot while responding to a 911 call in the Circle C neighborhood in Austin.
We brought families together at Peter Pan Mini Golf for Family Fun Day 2023. Lunch was provided from Terry Black’s Barbecue.
Financial Review at a Glance
Total Revenue
Total Expenses
Net Assets
Expenses
by category of use
- Administrative 8%
- Fundraising 7%
- Program Services 85%
Program Expenses
Here are some key figures that highlight what we were able to do for our first responders in 2023.
Financial support to the families of four first responders killed in the line of duty.
Financial support to the families of seven first responders critically injured in the line of duty.
Presented to seven first responders receiving the Dr. Moritz Endowed Scholarship.
Ongoing support to first rsponders, families, and departments.
The 40th Annual Awards Ceremony was held on May 4, 2023, at the Central Austin Library. The event was presented by Roger Beasley Mazda and honored first responders from across Central Texas for their service to our communities above and beyond the call of duty. See all the photos of the event here.
Top Fundraisers
These events raised funds in support of our mission throughout the year.
Peace*Love*Happiness Charity Motorcycle Ride
$44,841
Hoffpauir Polaris UTV Raffle
$36,514
McDonald's good Friday Fundraiser
$16,000
Birdies & Badges Golf Tournament
$15,706
Top Donors
Our donors make our work possible. We thank you for your generosity.
| Jim and Dee Dee Orr | $125,200 |
| John Paul DeJoria | $125,000 |
| Kevin Bernzott | $101,000 |
| Hoffpauir Outdoor Superstore | $21,000 |
| The Stewart Law Firm | $19,000 |
| McDonald’s South Central Texas | $16,000 |
| Roger Beasley Mazda | $15,000 |
| Marilie Walker | $12,000 |
| Cowboy Harley Davidson | $10,000 |
| Riot Platforms | $10,000 |
| H-E-B | $8,000 |
| Jason and Colleen Gaudreau | $6,500 |
| Capital of Texas Police Moto Chute Out | $5,000 |
| Allen’s Boots | $5,000 |
| Crestview RV | $5,000 |
Board of Directors
| Billy Bryan Board Chair |
Cathy Gieselman Vice Chair |
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| Doyle Valdez Treasurer |
Melinda Oster Secretary |
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| Ray Calderon | Bryan Campbell | Jack Erskine |
| Jeff Gillenwaters | Paul Holubec | Randy Howry |
| Mo Jahadi | Weslea O’Connor | Jim Orr |
| Justin Porter | Nick Riseman | Alan Trevino |
| Mark Winter |
Platinum Sponsors
Our Platinum Business Members proudly showcase their support for first responders and their families when they need us most.
Message from the Executive
The 100 Club of Central Texas has gone through many changes in our 40-year history. In my time as Executive Director, it has been exciting to participate in The Club’s growth as well as our ability to stand ready for those who stand ready for us when they need us most.
In particular, I would like to recognize the Peace*Love*Happiness Foundation and Charity Motorcycle Ride and the local McDonald’s Owners and Operators for their support for more than 20 years. I would also like to thank newer sponsors like ShadowGlen Golf Club and Hoffpauir Outdoor Superstore, each of whom sponsors annual fundraisers to support our mission. We have been blessed with additional support from local businesses like Roger Beasley Mazda, Allens Boots, Bernzott Capital Advisors, GT Distributors, H-E-B, ProGrade LLC, and The Stewart Law Firm.
On behalf of all of us at The 100 Club of Central Texas, I would like to thank our members, donors, and sponsors for allowing us to better support our first responders and their families. I look forward to even more growth in the coming year.
Grahame Jones
Executive Director