How to apply
Accepts applications
The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.
- Contact
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Elyse Lewis
PO Box 176
Abilene, TX 79604
(325) 673-6429
- Form and materials
- All applications should be written
- Deadlines
- None
- Restrictions
- Recipients must be tax exempt entities
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2024
$12,562,078
- Grants listed
- 136
- Assets, end of year
- $111,603,346
-
Tax year 2023
$12,959,085
- Grants listed
- 117
- Assets, end of year
- $102,786,846
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Tax year 2022
$11,001,707
- Grants listed
- 146
- Assets, end of year
- $94,012,608
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Tax year 2021
$10,750,050
- Grants listed
- 141
- Assets, end of year
- $82,883,497
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Tax year 2020
$7,478,470
- Grants listed
- 161
- Assets, end of year
- $72,565,852
Grants paid in 2024
As listed on the return.
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Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
To support abilene heritage square project
$2,500,000 -
Amarillo Area FoundationAmarillo, TX
Panhandle gives amplification fund
$2,100,000 -
West Texas Rehabilitation Center FoundationAbilene, TX
Capital project
$1,683,667 -
Hardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TX
School of nursing
$1,000,000 -
M D Anderson Cancer CenterAbilene, TX
NK cell therapy melanoma research
$1,000,000 -
Hendrick Medical Center FoundationAbilene, TX
A foundation for the future
$600,000 -
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
Medical school endowment
$449,444 -
Texas Tech FoundationLubbock, TX
Distinguished alumni event
$310,000 -
Abilene Restoration MinistriesAbilene, TX
Dormitory project
$250,000 -
Abilene Improvement CorporationAbilene, TX
Downtown abilene hotel project
$237,500 -
United Way of AbileneAbilene, TX
Winter light fest
$185,000 -
Abilene Arts AllianceAbilene, TX
Storybook garden expansion
$150,000 -
BCFS Health and Human ServicesAbilene, TX
Operating support for our house
$150,000 -
The Global Orphan ProjectKansas City, MO
Care portal program in taylor county
$150,000 -
Angelo State University FoundationSan Angelo, TX
Cyberspace and ai center of excellence
$125,000 -
Communio FoundationAlexandria, VA
National strategy to save the family
$100,000 -
Heal the City Free ClinicAmarillo, TX
Operations
$100,000 -
Gary Sinise FoundationFranklin, TN
Operations
$50,000 -
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NC
Hurricane helene disaster response
$50,000 -
United States Golf AssociationLiberty Cor, NJ
Us national development program
$50,000 -
Salvation ArmyAbilene, TX
Capital project and operations
$41,667 -
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy ResearchWashington, DC
Operations
$35,000 -
Prager University FoundationSherman Oaks, CA
Operations
$33,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
West texas homeless network
$32,000 -
Amarillo SymphonyAmarillo, TX
Kinder c+h64oncerts
$30,000 -
Cook Children's Health FoundationFort Worth, TX
Louden memorial
$30,000 -
Hoover Volunteer Fire Department IncPampa, TX
VFD operations
$30,000 -
St Matthew's Episcopal ChurchAbilene, TX
Organ music program
$28,000 -
UT Southwestern Medical CenterAbilene, TX
Operations
$26,000 -
Abilene Arts AllianceAbilene, TX
Hearts for the arts
$25,000 -
Abilene Hope Haven IncAbilene, TX
1:1 challenge to provide funds for building repairs/updates
$25,000 -
American Private RadioOxford, MS
Our american stories
$25,000 -
City of ClarendonAbilene, TX
Clarendon VFD
$25,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Region 14 pace collaborative
$25,000 -
Grace MuseumAbilene, TX
Art vault renovation
$25,000 -
Heritage FoundationWashington, DC
Operations
$25,000 -
Intercollegiate Studies Institute IncWilmington, DE
Texas initiatives
$25,000 -
Miami-Roberts County Volunteer Fire DepartmentMiami, TX
VFD operations
$25,000 -
Sharing Is CaringCanadian, TX
Lonestar angel project
$25,000 -
Texas Business Hall of Fame FoundationHouston, TX
Miller hall of fame honorarium
$25,000 -
Wayland Baptist UniversityPlainview, TX
Volleyball program
$25,000 -
Young America's FoundationReston, VA
Operations
$25,000 -
Young LifeAbilene, TX
Operations - abilene
$25,000 -
Cisco CollegeAbilene, TX
LVN dual credit pilot program
$22,500 -
Amarillo TribuneAmarillo, TX
Operations
$20,000 -
Brother Wolf Animal RescueAsheville, NC
Hurricane helene disaster relief
$20,000 -
Capital Research CenterArlington, VA
Operations
$20,000 -
First Baptist Church - AmarilloAbilene, TX
Operations
$20,000 -
Foundation for Cultural Review IncNew York, NY
The new criterion operations
$20,000 -
Friends of the Gap IncBuffalo Gap, TX
Smithsonian traveling exhibit
$20,000 -
McLean Volunteer Fire Department IncMcLean, TX
VFD operations
$20,000 -
Sight Savers AmericaPelham, AL
Vision services in abilene & san angelo
$20,000 -
Rescue the AnimalsAbilene, TX
Fur ball
$18,500 -
Junior AchievementAbilene, TX
Financial literacy & career readiness education
$17,500 -
America's Future FoundationWashington, DC
Operations
$15,000 -
Expo Center of Taylor CountyAbilene, TX
Operations
$15,000 -
Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation IncHereford, TX
2024 spicer gripp youth memorial
$15,000 -
Houses for Healing IncAbilene, TX
Infrastructure and construction
$15,000 -
National Review InstituteNew York, NY
Operations
$15,000 -
Pacific Research InstituteAbilene, TX
Operations
$15,000 -
Parents Television Council IncBurbank, CA
Operations
$15,000 -
Alliance for Women & ChildrenAbilene, TX
2024 summer programming
$13,000 -
City of GroomAbilene, TX
Groom VFD
$12,500 -
Abilene Arts AllianceAbilene, TX
Young audiences
$10,000 -
Arkansas Childrens HospitalLittle Rock, AR
Mary jane baxter memorial
$10,000 -
Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA
Operations
$10,000 -
City of ShamrockAbilene, TX
Shamrock VFD
$10,000 -
Consumers' Research IncVienna, VA
Operations
$10,000 -
Faith City IncAmarillo, TX
Operations
$10,000 -
Foundation for Economic Education IncAtlanta, GA
Operations
$10,000 -
Independent Women's ForumWinchester, VA
Operations - texas research
$10,000 -
Lefors Volunteer Fire and EMS Services IncLefors, TX
VFD operations
$10,000 -
Moving Picture InstituteNew York, NY
Operations
$10,000 -
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas IncAbilene, TX
Baxter memorial
$10,000 -
San Antonio Livestock Exposition IncAbilene, TX
Junior livestock association sale
$10,000 -
Southeastern Guide Dogs IncAbilene, TX
Veteran service dog program- limited to southern region
$10,000 -
St Andrew's Episcopal SchoolAmarillo, TX
Operations
$10,000 -
State Financial Officers Foundation IncShawnee, KS
Operations
$10,000 -
Abilene Preservation LeagueAbilene, TX
2024 railroad festival
$7,500 -
Americans United for LifeWashington, DC
Operations
$7,500 -
Community Foundation of Lincoln CountyRuidoso, NM
Disaster response south fork and salt fires
$7,500 -
Historic Paramount Theatre IncAbilene, TX
Summer musical
$6,000 -
St John the Baptist Episcopal ChurchAbilene, TX
Operations
$6,000 -
Abilene Independent School DistrictAbilene, TX
Navajo nation service learning trip
$5,000 -
Abilene Zoological SocietyAbilene, TX
Zoobilation gala
$5,000 -
Anson Jones Memorial Medical FoundationAbilene, TX
Gold headed cane event
$5,000 -
Christian Homes of AbileneAbilene, TX
Fall fundraiser event support
$5,000 -
Christian Service Center of Abilene IncAbilene, TX
Operations
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Abilene gives amplification pool
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Martha kiel memorial
$5,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Ffin disaster relief fund. Hurricane beryl.
$5,000 -
Day Nursery of Abilene IncAbilene, TX
Fall 2024 events
$5,000 -
Fort Griffin Fandangle Association IncAlbany, TX
Operating support - fandangle
$5,000 -
Friends for LifeWaco, TX
Operations
$5,000 -
Happy Trails Children's FoundationApple Valley, CA
Production of today's wild west
$5,000 -
Learning AllyPrinceton, NJ
Operations
$5,000 -
Network of Enlightened WomenAbilene, TX
Operations
$5,000 -
Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX
Medical care for shelter animals
$5,000 -
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DC
Operations
$5,000 -
Pink Cap Warriors on the MoveAbilene, TX
Operations
$5,000 -
Saints' Roost Museum (the)Clarendon, TX
Charles goodnight chuck wagon cookoff
$5,000 -
State Policy NetworkArlington, VA
Operations
$5,000 -
Texas Military InstituteSan Antonio, TX
DR. Susan mengden hall of fame honorarium
$5,000 -
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX
Ramps in abilene area
$5,000 -
Texas Rural Health Association IncAbilene, TX
Rural operations in big country
$5,000 -
National Cowboy and Western Heritage MuseumOklahoma City, OK
Operations
$3,000 -
Treehouse Safe Exchange & Training Center IncAbilene, TX
Visitation playrooms
$3,000 -
Abilene Education FoundationAbilene, TX
Martha kiel memorial
$2,500 -
Abilene Philharmonic AssociationAbilene, TX
To help meet match from anonymous donor
$2,500 -
Abilene Philharmonic Guild IncAbilene, TX
2024 heritage gala
$2,500 -
Alzheimer's Association - North Central Texas ChapterAbilene, TX
2024 steppin' out for memories
$2,500 -
Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails CouncilAbilene, TX
Distinguished citizen dinner
$2,500 -
Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC
Operations
$2,500 -
March of DimesArlington, VA
March for babies
$2,500 -
Abilene Performing Arts Company IncAbilene, TX
Apac season sponsor
$1,500 -
Big Country Athletic Hall of FameAbilene, TX
Scholarships
$1,500 -
Regional Victim Crisis CenterAbilene, TX
Men of strength and style event.
$1,500 -
Abilene Wylie H S Project Graduation IncAbilene, TX
Wylie project graduation
$1,000 -
Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX
Emergency preparedness conference
$1,000 -
Gentle GiantsLaguna Niguel, CA
Operations
$1,000 -
Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue Society LTDMount Airy, MD
Operations
$1,000 -
Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CA
Operations
$1,000 -
Guiding Eyes for the Blind IncYorktown HTS, NY
Operations
$1,000 -
McLean-Alanreed Area MuseumMcLean, TX
Operations
$1,000 -
Ranching Heritage AssociationLubbock, TX
Operations
$1,000 -
Smile Train IncNew York, NY
Operations
$1,000 -
Wreaths Across AmericaColumbia FLS, ME
Wreath placement at TX state veterans cemetery in abilene
$1,000 -
Alice Lloyd CollegePippa Passes, KY
Operations
$500 -
CandidAbilene, TX
Operations
$500 -
Nra Special Contribution Fund Nra Whittington CenterRaton, NM
Operations
$500 -
Perkins School for the BlindWatertown, MA
Operations
$500 -
Second Chances for Blind Dogs Foundation IncSherman Oaks, CA
Operations
$500 -
Tiger Creek Animal SanctuaryAbilene, TX
Operations
$500 -
USA ShootingColorado SPGS, CO
Operations
$500 -
Washington National CathedralAbilene, TX
Operations
$500 -
National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC
Operations
$300
Approved for future payment
Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.
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Hendrick Medical Center FoundationAbilene, TX
Charitable - future expansion project
$8,400,000 -
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
Educational - human performance training facility
$2,277,778 -
West Texas Rehabilitation Center FoundationAbilene, TX
Charitable - operations support
$1,666,667 -
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX
Educatonal - medical school endowment
$1,333,333
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Philanthropy and grantmaking17 grants $4,919,50045% of the total
- Health10 grants $2,471,16723% of the total
- Education14 grants $2,005,94418% of the total
- Arts and culture15 grants $331,8003% of the total
- Community development4 grants $302,5003% of the total
- Mental health1 grant $250,0002% of the total
- 12 other causes37 grants $567,5005% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
- Texas136 grants $12,562,078
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Kade L MatthewsDIR/CEO/PRESIDENT Hours 4Pay $85,313
- Joseph Edwin CanonEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 11.67Pay $78,057
- Watt R MatthewsSR VICE PRES - INVESTMENTS Hours 8Pay $79,300
- Jeff BlanksSR VICE PRES/OPERATIONS OFFICER Hours 13.33Pay $80,313
- Margaret M FrederickDIRECTOR/GRANTS OFFICER Hours 4Pay $26,000
- John A Matthews JrDIRECTOR Hours 3Pay $48,750
- Aaron MillerVICE PRES/TREASURER/CFO Hours 10Pay $47,613
- Elyse LewisASST VICE PRES/SEC/GRANTS OFC Hours 7Pay $39,217
- Brenda CasselberryASST VICE PRES/PROPERTY ADMINISTRATOR Hours 7Pay $31,258
The return
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