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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 75-1247407

Perkins-Prothro Foundation

A private foundation in Wichita Falls, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 119 grants and $2.2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $2,237,721

    Grants listed
    119
    Assets, end of year
    $17,478,649
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,095,086

    Grants listed
    124
    Assets, end of year
    $18,061,765
  • Tax year 2023

    $2,579,672

    Grants listed
    105
    Assets, end of year
    $17,195,304
  • Tax year 2022

    $2,429,153

    Grants listed
    135
    Assets, end of year
    $17,450,143
  • Tax year 2021

    $2,839,704

    Grants listed
    139
    Assets, end of year
    $17,457,374
  • Tax year 2020

    $2,311,605

    Grants listed
    133
    Assets, end of year
    $17,473,245

Grants paid in 2025

119 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Presbyterian ManorWichita Falls, TX

    Building Community One Space at a Time

    $400,000
  2. Hospice of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    3rd Installment

    $333,333
  3. YMCA Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    Aquatic Center

    $333,333
  4. Wichita Falls Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX

    Dale Prothro Piano Endowment

    $187,500
  5. Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TX

    James McCoy Foundation Center

    $100,000
  6. Wichita Falls Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX

    25-26 Concert Sponsorship

    $75,000
  7. First United Methodist ChurchWichita Falls, TX

    2025 Budget

    $68,500
  8. Wichita Falls Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX

    2025 Annual Fund

    $57,500
  9. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Turner Scholars

    $50,000
  10. Clemson UniversityClemson, SC

    Philbin Family Scholarship Endowment

    $47,000
  11. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Charles Phillip Philbin Scholarship

    $47,000
  12. Archer City Writers WorkshopWichita Falls, TX

    Repair & Renovation of LMLC

    $25,000
  13. Project Transformation North TexasDallas, TX

    Program Site in Wichita Falls

    $25,000
  14. Museum of Tibetan Art & Cultrure USA IncSanta Ana, CA

    Contribution

    $21,000
  15. Clemson UniversityClemson, SC

    Philbin Family Endowment Student Experience

    $20,000
  16. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Bench - Perkins School of Theology

    $19,998
  17. Mental Health CollaborativeHopkinton, MA

    General Support

    $19,995
  18. Country Club Neighbors AssocWichita Falls, TX

    Martin Plaza Fund/Fountain

    $18,150
  19. Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX

    Road to College Summer Program

    $15,000
  20. Animal Rescue League of NHBedford, NH

    In memory of Christopher Prothro

    $13,568
  21. Hands to Hands Community FundWichita Falls, TX

    Annual Campaign

    $12,500
  22. Methodist Health System FoundationDallas, TX

    Robert Folsom Leadership Award

    $12,500
  23. Clay County Animal ShelterHenrietta, TX

    Washing Machine

    $12,000
  24. Community Foundation of the TX Hill CountryKerrville, TX

    Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

    $10,700
  25. Friends of HospiceWichita Falls, TX

    Friends of Hospice Golf Sponsorship

    $10,000
  26. Highland Park UMCDallas, TX

    Operating Budget

    $10,000
  27. Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of DallasDallas, TX

    J Erik Johnson School/Family Counseling Centers

    $10,000
  28. Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX

    Mood-Bridwell renovation project

    $10,000
  29. St Michael & All Angels Episcopal ChurchDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $10,000
  30. Utah Symphony and OperaSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Prepay DVMF 2026

    $10,000
  31. Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationWichita Falls, TX

    Charles Philbin Memorial Scholarship

    $10,000
  32. Wichita Falls Youth Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TX

    Orchestral Support & Advance Program

    $10,000
  33. Dallas Symphony OrchestraDallas, TX

    Annual Fund

    $8,333
  34. AT&T Performing Arts CenterDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $7,966
  35. Letot Capital FoundationDallas, TX

    Scholarship honoring Craig Evans

    $6,666
  36. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Perkins Scholarship Luncheon sponsor

    $6,666
  37. CASA of NHManchester, NH

    Contribution

    $6,665
  38. Environmental Learning Center IncVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $6,665
  39. McLean HospitalBelmont, MA

    Contribution

    $6,665
  40. Quail Valley CharitiesVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $6,665
  41. Art from the StreetsAustin, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  42. Band Orchestra Parents AssociationWichita Falls, TX

    WFISD band trip to London

    $5,000
  43. EmancipetDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  44. Guadalupe Neighborhood Development CorpAustin, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  45. Hospice of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    2026 Golf Tournament Ace Sponsorship

    $5,000
  46. Saint Louise HouseAustin, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  47. SMU Mustang ClubDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  48. SMU Mustang ClubDallas, TX

    Mustang Club 2026

    $5,000
  49. Texans On MissionDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  50. Uplift EducationDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $5,000
  51. Visiting Nurse AssocDallas, TX

    VNA Celebrity Chef

    $5,000
  52. Presbyterian ManorWichita Falls, TX

    Good Samaritan Fund

    $4,550
  53. Educational Opportunities IncDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $4,500
  54. Arts Magnet Advisory BoardDallas, TX

    Pam

    $4,000
  55. CASA of Travis CountyAustin, TX

    Contribution

    $4,000
  56. Fred Hutch Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    In Honor of Martin Shelley

    $4,000
  57. Texas Pit CrewWichita Falls, TX

    Contribution

    $4,000
  58. Woodall Rogers Park FoundationDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $3,334
  59. Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $3,333
  60. Gifford Youth Achievement CenterVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $3,330
  61. Hibiscus Children's CenterJensen Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $3,330
  62. Indian River State College FDN IncFort Pierce, FL

    Contribution

    $3,330
  63. SpineHopeAustin, TX

    Contribution

    $3,330
  64. The Cure Starts Now FoundationCincinnati, OH

    Contribution

    $3,330
  65. Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TX

    Comet Level Constellations Exhibition

    $2,500
  66. First United Methodist ChurchWichita Falls, TX

    Kristen Gossett retirement

    $2,500
  67. Highland Park Education FoundationDallas, TX

    Philbin Family Legacy Fund for XC

    $2,500
  68. Jr League of DallasDallas, TX

    Milestones Lunch honor Mary Jalonick

    $2,500
  69. MSU President's Excellence CircleWichita Falls, TX

    Campign Fund

    $2,500
  70. Southern Methodist University TaosDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $2,500
  71. Sweet Briar CollegeSweet Briar, VA

    Annual Fund

    $2,500
  72. Texas Wesleyan UniversityFort Worth, TX

    Annual Fund

    $2,500
  73. Wofford CollegeSpartanburg, SC

    James P Prothro Endowed Scholarship

    $2,500
  74. Air Force Village II Protestant ChurchSan Antonio, TX

    Operation and Charitable Missions

    $2,400
  75. Air Force Villages Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX

    Employee Appreciate Blue Skies of TX

    $2,400
  76. US SpeedskatingKearns, UT

    Podium Club

    $2,300
  77. Southwestern UniversityGeorgetown, TX

    General Support

    $2,050
  78. Brother Bill's Helping HandDallas, TX

    Donation in Caren Prothro's name

    $2,000
  79. Dallas OperaDallas, TX

    Annual Support

    $2,000
  80. Mobile Loaves & FishesDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $2,000
  81. Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX

    Contribution

    $2,000
  82. School of American BalletNew York, NY

    Membership

    $2,000
  83. SM Wright FoundationFarmers BRNCH, TX

    Honor Nita Clark for Christmas in the Park

    $2,000
  84. St Mark's School of TexasDallas, TX

    2025 Contribution

    $2,000
  85. Frank Buck Zoological SocietyGainesville, TX

    Contribution

    $1,750
  86. World Wildlife FundWashington, DC

    General Support

    $1,666
  87. Mental Health Assoc in Indian River CountyVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $1,665
  88. The Learning AllianceVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $1,665
  89. KccuLawton, OK

    Contribution

    $1,600
  90. SPCA of TexasDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $1,500
  91. Visiting Nurse Assoc & Hospice FoundationVero Beach, FL

    Contribution

    $1,330
  92. SMU Friends of the SMU LibrariesDallas, TX

    Sponsorship of Literati Award

    $1,250
  93. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    Meadows at the Meyerson

    $1,250
  94. Hospice of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    Memorials

    $1,200
  95. BSW Dallas FoundationDallas, TX

    Annual Gift

    $1,000
  96. Camelot Therapeutic HorsemanshipScottsdale, AZ

    Contribution

    $1,000
  97. Commit PartnershipDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $1,000
  98. Greater Dallas Youth OrchestraDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $1,000
  99. The Wesley Foundation of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    Golf Sponsorship

    $1,000
  100. United Regional Health Care FoundationWichita Falls, TX

    Contribution

    $1,000
  101. Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TX

    Operating Expenses

    $1,000
  102. Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

    In honor Bill Lively-complete band outfit

    $750
  103. Museum of North Texas HistoryWichita Falls, TX

    Membership

    $550
  104. Alf Engen Ski Museum FoundationPark City, UT

    Contribution

    $500
  105. Hospice of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TX

    Tree of Lights

    $500
  106. Humanities of TexasAustin, TX

    Federal funding terminated by DOGE

    $500
  107. Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX

    Contribution

    $400
  108. Park City Historical SocietyPark City, UT

    Contribution

    $375
  109. Arts Council Wichita Falls AreaWichita Falls, TX

    Membership

    $250
  110. Clay County Animal ShelterHenrietta, TX

    Contribution

    $250
  111. First United Methodist ChurchGainesville, TX

    In memory of Ron Underwood

    $250
  112. Hands to Hands Community FundWichita Falls, TX

    Contribution

    $250
  113. Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TX

    Fantasy of Lights

    $250
  114. MSU Museum of ArtWichita Falls, TX

    Contribution

    $250
  115. River Bend Nature CenterWichita Falls, TX

    Annual Fund

    $250
  116. Wild Bird Rescue IncWichita Falls, TX

    2025 Contribution

    $250
  117. Kerrville Pets AliveKerrville, TX

    Kerr County Flood Relief Fund

    $200
  118. Wichita County Heritage CenterWichita Falls, TX

    Supporting Membership

    $100
  119. Dwell with DignityDallas, TX

    Giving Tree -honor of Charlotte Clark

    $85

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services11 grants $758,06855% of the total
  2. Arts and culture12 grants $348,80026% of the total
  3. Food and agriculture2 grants $101,0007% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $39,7813% of the total
  5. Education11 grants $35,7533% of the total
  6. Youth development1 grant $25,0002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes15 grants $59,2414% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas92 grants $2,043,077
  2. South Carolina3 grants $69,500
  3. Florida8 grants $27,980
  4. Massachusetts2 grants $26,660
  5. California1 grant $21,000
  6. New Hampshire2 grants $20,233
  7. Utah4 grants $13,175
  8. Washington1 grant $4,000
  9. Ohio1 grant $3,330
  10. Virginia1 grant $2,500

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • K Elizabeth YeagerPresident Hours 40Pay $37,500
  • Charlotte P PhilbinV-President Hours 10Pay $6,000
  • David H ProthroTreasurer Hours 10Pay $0
  • Cindy JamesSecretary Hours 10Pay $2,000
  • James P ProthroDirector Hours 10Pay $6,000
  • Kathryn R ProthroDirector Hours 10Pay $6,000
  • Lara HerreidDirector Hours 10Pay $2,000
  • Kathryn P YeagerPast President Hours 10Pay $20,000

The return

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