Our Mission & Past Ball Grant Recipients
Our Mission & Past Ball Grant Recipients
The Hill Country Charity Ball Association, Inc. was founded in honor of Charles Bowmer Schreiner, V (January 17, 1980-January 2, 1981) who died of a congenital heart disorder. Baby Charlie was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schreiner, IV (Mary Helen).Each year, HCCBA, Inc., dedicate the proceeds of the annual gala to non-profit organizations seeking to improve the lives of others. The first meeting of the Hill Country Charity Ball Association, Inc. (“HCCBA”) was hosted at Rachel’s Table on November 14, 1984, at 11:30 a.m. The following ladies were invited by Mary Helen Schreiner to become the first members of the association: Tweety Eastland, Debra Henderson, Monica Starkey, Cynthia Real, Margaret Phillips, Rhonda Hardin, Cathy Hawkins, Toni Morris, Cathy Oehler, Melissa Schneider, Betty Mosty, Cindy Hunt, Becky Jons, Barbara Parker, Diane Oehler, Priscilla Crozier, Suzanne Story, Cathy Ashton, Trish Sebek, Fluffy Cash and Macky Pitts.
During the first meeting, members considered the types of organizations which would qualify for funding from the HCCBA. The members considered the Hill Country Youth Ranch, Kerr County Animal Welfare Society, Hill Country Museum, Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital, Schreiner College, The Lions Camp, Beautification of Kerrville and local diseased organizations. They also decided the membership should be limited to 25 or less members. The members felt it was important to the ball to have at least two types of music, to have interesting things to do and see at different locations and for the event to be held in Kerrville. They also wanted the event to be void of Country Western music, the evening to be formal and a theme to govern the decorations and the activities of the evening. Most importantly, they wanted the Hill Country Charity Ball to be different from any other function in the Hill Country.
The first Hill Country Charity Ball was hosted on Saturday, May 3, 1986, at the YO Ranch Hilton Hotel. The proceeds from the first ball were given to Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital for use in purchasing a Central Information Monitoring station for patients in the hospitals new Intensive Coronary Care Unit. Since that first ball, over $1.7 million has been raised by the HCCBA for local charities.
Past Ball Grant Recipients, 1986-2024
Raising more than $2.1 million for nonprofit organizations in the Hill Country
1986 • Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital—Intensive Care Unit • $50,000
1987 • Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library & Kerrville Families in Action • $40,000
1988 • Texas Lions Camp • $42,000
1989 • Christian Assistance Ministry, Heart O’ the Hills, Hospice, Hill Country Crisis Council & Homespun • $34,000
1990 • CASA, Substance Abuse Coalition of Kerr County • $32,000
1991 • Star Foundation Trust & K’STAR • $24,000
1992 • Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Partners in Parenting Education Program & Hill Country Crisis Council’s Children’s Program • $28,000
1993 • Peterson Regional Health Care Center • $36,500
1994 • Star Ranch & Kerrville Little League Program • $32,000
1995 • Any Baby Can & Homespun • $35,000
1996 • Habitat for Humanity & Literacy Volunteers of America—Kerr County • $42,500
1997 • Riverside Nature Center & Humane Society of Kerrville • $37,000
1998 • Raphael Community Free Clinic, Inc. • $36,600
1999 • Kids’ Advocacy Place • $38,500
2000 • Kerr County YMCA • $48,500
2001 • Sid Peterson Memorial Hospital • $65,000
2002 • Kerrville Public School Foundation & Families & Literacy, Inc. • $36,000
2003 • Kerrville Special Operations Unit • $66,000
2004 • Trail’s West Children’s Gallery at the Museum of Western Art • $62,000
2005 • Special Opportunity Center • $73,650
2006 • Doyle School Community Center • $76,500
2007 • Kids’ Advocacy Place • $63,700
2008 • Kerr County YMCA • $82,000
2009 • Habitat for Humanity • $46,500
2010 • Medina Children’s Home • $37,000
2011 • Mary Elizabeth Holdsworth Library Foundation • $55,000
2012 • Riverside Nature Center • $45,000
2013 • Hill Country District Junior Livestock Show Assoc. • $60,000
2014 • Playhouse 2000—Youth Theater Program • $42,500
2015 • Hill Country Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) • $25,000
2016 • Hill Country Youth Orchestra • $34,000
2017 • Christian Women’s Job Corps of Kerr County • $37,500
2018 • Hill Country Arts Foundation (The Point Theater) • $37,000
2019 • Habitat for Humanity • $95,000
2021 • Hill Country Youth Ranch • $152,000
2022 • The Arcadia Live Theater • $105,000
2023 • Arms of Hope 2023 • $120,000
2024 • K'Star, Inc • $160,000
2025 • Disabled Outdoorsmen USA • $
Sponsorship & Underwriting Levels Available
Sponsorship & Underwriting Levels Available
Table Sponsorships/Tickets to the Event:
$15,000 - Only 1 more available - Dangerous Game
Limo service from a single location to and from the event for all 16 guests
VIP table placement at the event
2 tables of 8 (16 guests)
2 bottles of Champagne at each table (4 bottles total)
Podium shoutout
Logo prop at photo booth
Business Name/Logo on a table
Large logo on welcome sign at the event
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
$10,000 - Lion's Pride
VIP table placement at the event
1 table of 8
2 bottles of Champagne at your table
Podium shoutout
Logo Prop at photo booth
Business Name/Logo on a table
Medium logo on welcome sign
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
$6,000 - Rhino's Crash
Priority table placement at the event
1 table of 8
1 bottle of Champagne at your table
Podium shoutout
Business Name/Logo on a table
Small logo on welcome sign
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
$3,000 - Elephant's Herd
1 table of 8
Business Name/Logo on a table
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
$1,500 - Leopard's Prowl
4 tickets
Business Name at a table
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
$600 - Hyena's Cackle
2 tickets
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Other Sponsorship Levels
Bar Sponsor - Only 4 Available - $5,000
1 table of 8
Logo on bar sign at one of the bars
Drink accessories with logo or business name
Business Name/Logo on a table
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Bidding Software Sponsor - Only 2 Available - $3,500 each
4 tickets
Logo on bidding software (Your logo in the Silent Auction Software for mobile devices while guests are bidding on silent auction items)
Business Name at a table
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Cocktail Hour Sponsor - $2,500
2 tickets
Small logo on the welcome sign as guests enter the event
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Entertainment Sponsor - $2,500
2 tickets
Small logo on welcome sign as guests enter the event
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Late Night Snack Sponsor - $2,000
2 tickets
Logo on "back room sign" during the Late Night Snack portion of the event
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
Cigar Lounge Sponsor - SOLD OUT
2 tickets
Logo on "back room sign" near the cigar lounge
Logo in the program
Facebook Shoutout on the Hill Country Charity Ball Facebook page
About Our Event
About Our Event
2025 Hill Country Charity Ball Association
Safari Soiree'.......First Class to Africa
Benefiting: Disabled Outdoorsmen USA
May 17th, 2025
Hill Country Youth Event Center
3785 Highway 27, Kerrville, Texas
Dress Attire: Black Tie
Music • Dinner • Dancing • Live & Silent Auction
Doors Open & Cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m.
For More Information about sponsorship and being one of our amazing event underwriters, please visit:
https://www.hillcountrycharityball.com/underwriting-opportunities/
About the Music:
Party all night in the Safari surroundings with our official entertainment for the
38th Annual Hill Country Charity Ball
Suede from Austin, TX (Our amazing band from last year)
Come ready to dance the night away with some great music!!
HIll County Charity Ball Board Members
HIll County Charity Ball Board Members
2024-2025 Executive Board
Kim Pendergraft and Tammye Riley, Co-Presidents
Jessica Lenard and La'Cee Paxton - Co-Presidents Elect
Crystal Smith, 1st Vice President
Sarah Holcomb, 2nd Vice President
Kyla Gesell, Treasurer
Hannah Baron, Assistant Treasurer
Kennedy Kniffen, Secretary
Katie Draznin, Parliamentarian
2024-2025 Board Members
Alayna Stanley
Alexis Balson
Amber Dawn Longenbaugh
Anna Rattan
Carmen Deville
Charlotte Ritter
Cierra Wright
Cori Reid
Elena Padilla
Jennifer Aguilar
Jessica Prado
Jodi Fleming
Joni Martinez
Katieann Rippy
Lauren Jette
Mari Mejia
Maria Hinkley
Megan Untermeyer
Rebecca Taylor
Shaylin Terrin-Larson
Starla Lane Garcia
Amber Bond-Auxillary