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Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$16,362,428
- Grants listed
- 121
- Assets, end of year
- $193,655,902
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Tax year 2023
$14,716,337
- Grants listed
- 129
- Assets, end of year
- $185,140,803
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Tax year 2022
$13,456,916
- Grants listed
- 134
- Assets, end of year
- $145,162,912
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Tax year 2021
$13,364,208
- Grants listed
- 74
- Assets, end of year
- $132,653,937
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Tax year 2020
$9,176,300
- Grants listed
- 50
- Assets, end of year
- $119,457,630
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
To support abilene heritage square project
$3,000,000 -
Abilene Youth Sports AuthorityAbilene, TX
Soccer fields
$1,000,000 -
Grover Nelson Park Zoological FoundationTuscola, TX
Capital expansion
$1,000,000 -
West Texas Rehabilitation Center FoundationAbilene, TX
Capital project
$833,333 -
Hendrick Medical Center FoundationAbilene, TX
A foundation for the future
$800,000 -
EverfreeSan Juan Capistrano, CA
Freedom lifemap
$500,000 -
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX
School of nursing
$500,000 -
Healthy Kids Brighter Future IncBrunswick, ME
Healthy learners
$500,000 -
Chenla Children's Health IncLouisville, KY
Operations - kratie, mondulkiri and stung treng cambodia
$410,000 -
NeurokidsFairfax, VA
Bridge programs in vietnam
$373,136 -
Apopo US IncWashington, DC
Mine detection, search/rescue rats & wildlife detection rats
$350,000 -
Admiral Nimitz FoundationFredericksbrg, TX
Gallery expansion
$300,000 -
Terrewode Women's FundBend, OR
Operations
$300,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Building project
$250,000 -
Maternal Health Hope FundSan Jose, CA
Mercy women's catholic hospital
$250,000 -
Northwest Maritime CenterPort Townsend, WA
The blue school initiative
$250,000 -
Operation Finally HomeDallas, TX
Home modifications for veterans and first responders
$250,000 -
Water to ThriveAustin, TX
Rural water access in tigray ethiopia
$208,250 -
Emergency USA Life Support for Civilian Victims of War and PovertyNew York, NY
Surgical needs in goderich, sierra leone
$200,000 -
Foster Love - Together We RiseBrea, CA
Rapid response program
$200,000 -
Operation Healing ForcesTampa, FL
Immediate needs program
$200,000 -
Sudan Relief FundWashington, DC
Doctors to the world
$200,000 -
Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA
Disaster operations in texas
$200,000 -
Abilene Preservation LeagueAbilene, TX
Elks arts center
$175,000 -
Semper Fi FundOceanside, CA
Service member & family support program
$175,000 -
Watsi IncSan Francisco, CA
Operations
$175,000 -
All Hands and Hearts Smart ResponseMattapoisett, MA
Disaster relief
$150,000 -
Christina Noble Children's FoundationMiami, FL
CNCF vietnam operational costs for 2025
$150,000 -
Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN
Smart home in texas
$150,000 -
Project Expedite JusticeKealakekua, HI
Justice-based work in sudan, DRC and ethiopia and ukraine
$150,000 -
The Wild Animal SanctuaryKeenesburg, CO
Horse barn
$150,000 -
Fund for Global Human RightsWashington, DC
Kwo and kwat support in myanmar
$132,000 -
Discipleship Network of America-Dna MinistriesSignal MTN, TN
Operations
$125,000 -
Hoover Institution Stanford UniversityStanford, CA
Veteran fellowship program and general operating
$125,000 -
Se Asia FoundationEdmonds, WA
Elementary school in phuket, thailand
$123,000 -
African Mission Healthcare FoundationDeland, FL
Gidel mother of mercy hospital
$100,000 -
Exodus Road IncColorado SPGS, CO
Freedom home and general operating
$100,000 -
Fisher House Foundation IncRockville, MD
To sponsor a fisher house family in texas
$100,000 -
Headstrong ProjectBoston, MA
Veteran mental health treatment
$100,000 -
Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA
Homes for veterans in texas
$100,000 -
Sola School of Leadership AfghanistanBoston, MA
Operations
$100,000 -
Earth Mission IncSiloam SPGS, AR
Karen state, myanmar hospital & education
$98,780 -
PivotOklahoma City, OK
Transitional living programs
$80,000 -
SolhealthThe Woodlands, TX
Healthcare support in the gambia
$80,000 -
Global Samaritan ResourcesAbilene, TX
Good 360
$75,000 -
The Daniel R Sayre Memorial Foundation IncKailuakona, HI
Medical equipment for air ambulance
$75,000 -
4 Paws for Ability IncXenia, OH
Operations
$51,312 -
Christian Health Service CorpsGrand Saline, TX
Women's health project - kalukembe
$50,000 -
EverfreeSan Juan Capistrano, CA
Global learning community
$50,000 -
Folds of Honor FoundationPlacitas, NM
Education needs of military and first responder families
$50,000 -
Mercy Medical AngelsNorfolk, VA
Angel wings for veterans & transport
$50,000 -
Pregnancy Resources of AbileneAbilene, TX
Endowment
$50,000 -
World Central Kitchen IncWashington, DC
Hurricane helene disaster relief
$50,000 -
Salvation ArmyAbilene, TX
Capital project and operations
$41,667 -
Association of Christian Schools InternationalColorado SPGS, CO
Accreditation program
$40,000 -
Education Burma Thailand MyanmarNicasio, CA
Bagan clinic in myanmar
$40,000 -
Center for Contemporary ArtsAbilene, TX
West texas arts residency program
$35,000 -
The Lake Clinic - USANarragansett, RI
Elder care services
$35,000 -
Three Ring RanchKailua Kona, HI
Rescue of zebra foals and bison calf
$35,000 -
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA
Operations
$34,000 -
12th Armored Division Memorial Museum FoundationAbilene, TX
Operations
$30,000 -
Libertas InstituteLehi, UT
Children's entrepreneur market
$30,000 -
Myriad USANew York, NY
Clinic based healthcare and remote healthcare in myanmar
$30,000 -
US2UGANDA4LIFECapo Beach, CA
Orphaned children in uganda
$30,000 -
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC
Operations
$25,000 -
American Private RadioOxford, MS
Our american stories
$25,000 -
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarIrving, TX
1:1 challenge to match funds raised at make your mark gala
$25,000 -
Casting for Recovery IncBozeman, MT
Washington programming
$25,000 -
First Baptist Church CanadianCanadian, TX
Fbc/hemphill co. Relief fund
$25,000 -
Friends of Thai DaughtersTrevett, ME
New home furnishing and fixtures
$25,000 -
Hendrick Home for ChildrenAbilene, TX
Family care residence furnishings
$25,000 -
Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Operations
$25,000 -
Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DE
Texas initiatives
$25,000 -
Nephrotic Syndrome FoundationRichmond, CA
Backpacks of hope
$25,000 -
Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TX
Spay neuter clinic collaborative
$25,000 -
Serenity HouseAbilene, TX
Strategic planning
$25,000 -
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CA
Ke kai ola research
$25,000 -
The Pet FundSacramento, CA
Veterinary care
$25,000 -
Young America's FoundationReston, VA
Operations
$25,000 -
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC
Hurricane helene disaster relief
$20,000 -
Capital Research CenterArlington, VA
Operations
$20,000 -
Dyess We Care TeamAbilene, TX
Volunteer meals for service projects
$20,000 -
Foundation for Cultural Review IncNew York, NY
The new criterion operations
$20,000 -
Houses for Healing IncAbilene, TX
Infrastructure and construction
$20,000 -
West Texas Rehabilitation Center FoundationAbilene, TX
Memorial contribution
$17,000 -
Wilderwood Equine Therapy and RescuePeralta, NM
Equine obstacle course
$15,950 -
EverfreeSan Juan Capistrano, CA
Freedom lifemap
$15,000 -
National Review InstituteNew York, NY
Operations
$15,000 -
Pacific Research InstitutePasadena, CA
Operations
$15,000 -
Parents Television Council IncBurbank, CA
Operations
$15,000 -
United Way of AbileneAbilene, TX
Volunteer coordinator position
$15,000 -
Alliance for Women & ChildrenAbilene, TX
2024 summer programming
$14,000 -
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TX
Boundless: an intercultural exhibition and dialogue exhibit
$10,000 -
Consumers' Research IncVienna, VA
Operations
$10,000 -
Foundation for Economic Education IncAtlanta, GA
Operations
$10,000 -
Free Wheelchair MissionIrvine, CA
Operations
$10,000 -
Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NY
Operations
$10,000 -
Sound OffSan Antonio, TX
Operations
$10,000 -
Southeastern Guide Dogs IncPalmetto, FL
Veteran service dog program- limited to southern region
$10,000 -
Southwestern Diabetic FoundationWhitesboro, TX
Camp sweeney scholarships for big country campers
$10,000 -
State Financial Officers Foundation IncShawnee, KS
Operations
$10,000 -
Community Foundation of Lincoln CountyRuidoso, NM
Disaster response south fork and salt fires
$7,500 -
Abilene Independent School DistrictAbilene, TX
Navajo nation service learning trip
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Abilene gives amplification pool
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Ffin disaster relief fund. Hurricane beryl.
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Nonprofit academy
$5,000 -
Historic Paramount Theatre IncAbilene, TX
Summer musical
$5,000 -
Leadership WomenDallas, TX
LT abilene visit
$5,000 -
Network of Enlightened WomenWashington, DC
Operations
$5,000 -
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC
Operations
$5,000 -
Presbyterian Medical Care MissionAbilene, TX
Spring fundraiser
$5,000 -
Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TX
Fur ball
$5,000 -
Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TX
Dachshund races & rescue dog reunion
$5,000 -
West Texas TribuneAbilene, TX
Operations
$5,000 -
Trustees of Boston UniversityOxford, OH
Women's rowing team boat
$4,000 -
Se Asia FoundationEdmonds, WA
Coaching for sitha at CIO
$2,500 -
Abilene Home Away From HomeAbilene, TX
Operations
$2,000 -
Basketball SmilesAbilene, TX
Basketball summer camp in the bahamas
$1,500 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Emergency preparedness conference
$1,000 -
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME
Wreath placement at TX state veterans cemetery in abilene
$1,000 -
CandidNew York, NY
Operations
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking11 grants $3,449,00027% of the total
- Health11 grants $2,391,28319% of the total
- International aid12 grants $1,325,25010% of the total
- Animals9 grants $1,290,00010% of the total
- Youth development2 grants $1,001,5008% of the total
- Arts and culture11 grants $870,0007% of the total
- 10 other causes30 grants $2,595,81220% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas44 grants $8,973,750
- California19 grants $2,059,000
- District of Columbia9 grants $812,000
- Maine3 grants $526,000
- Florida4 grants $460,000
- Virginia4 grants $458,136
- Massachusetts5 grants $454,000
- Kentucky1 grant $410,000
- Washington3 grants $375,500
- Oregon1 grant $300,000
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Kade L MatthewsCHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $113,750
- Joseph E CanonEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / EXECUTIVE D Hours 11.67Pay $104,076
- John A Matthews JrVICE PRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $65,000
- Jeff BlanksSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/OPERATIONS OFFIC Hours 13.33Pay $107,085
- Aaron MillerVICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER/CFO Hours 4Pay $63,484
- Watt R MatthewsEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CIO Hours 0Pay $0
- Elyse LewisSECRETARY / SENIOR GRANTS OFFICER Hours 0Pay $0
- Brenda CasselberryPROPERTY / ADMINISTRATOR Hours 0Pay $0
- Margaret Matthews FrederickASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT / GRANTS Hours 0Pay $0
- Sarah ComerfordGRANTS OFFICER Hours 0Pay $0
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