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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 75-2710208

Greathouse Foundation

A private foundation in Abilene, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 73 grants and $767,200 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Dewayne Chitwood
PO Box 3739
Abilene, TX 79604
(325) 677-9121
Form and materials
Informal written request
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $767,200

    Grants listed
    73
    Assets, end of year
    $9,668,663

  • Tax year 2023

    $831,685

    Grants listed
    76
    Assets, end of year
    $9,956,027

  • Tax year 2022

    $892,300

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $9,566,046

  • Tax year 2021

    $715,300

    Grants listed
    75
    Assets, end of year
    $10,104,708

  • Tax year 2020

    $688,500

    Grants listed
    66
    Assets, end of year
    $9,353,289

  • Tax year 2019

    $703,879

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $9,467,984

  • Tax year 2018

    $682,033

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $9,605,013

Grants paid in 2024

73 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oklahoma University FoundationStillwater, OK

    To support oklahoma university programs

    $138,000
  2. West Texas Rehab CenterAbilene, TX

    Support for therapy and other services and programs

    $89,000
  3. Grover Nelson Park Zoological FoundationTuscola, TX

    Support of local zoo

    $50,000
  4. Ben Richey Boys RanchAbilene, TX

    Support for troubled youth programs

    $31,000
  5. Boys & Girls Club of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support of youth guidance programs

    $30,000
  6. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Support of the all star classic fundraiser.

    $25,700
  7. Abilene Youth Sports AuthorityAbilene, TX

    Support of building athletic complex

    $25,000
  8. Christian Service CenterAbilene, TX

    Support for providing basic resources for needy children and their families

    $20,000
  9. Meals on WheelsAbilene, TX

    Support for programs to deliver meals to the elderly and shut ins and new kitchen

    $20,000
  10. Presbyterian Medical Care MissAbilene, TX

    Medical support for the indigent

    $20,000
  11. Breakfast on Beech StreetAbilene, TX

    Provide meals for the homeless

    $20,000
  12. Love & Care MinistriesAbilene, TX

    Support of programs for the homeless

    $20,000
  13. Camp AbleBuffalo Gap, TX

    Support for operations

    $20,000
  14. Noroc IncAbilene, TX

    Support for programs for new opportunities for romanian orphaned children

    $20,000
  15. Lake Brownwood Christian RetreatBrownwood, TX

    Support for christian camps ropes course

    $20,000
  16. New HorizonsAbilene, TX

    Support of children and families

    $15,000
  17. Salvation ArmyAbilene, TX

    Support of homeless

    $10,000
  18. Toys for TotsQuantico, VA

    To provide support for christmas programs for needy children

    $10,000
  19. Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, IL

    Support of alzheimer's research

    $7,500
  20. Abilene Zoological SocietyAbilene, TX

    Support of local zoo

    $6,000
  21. Big Country CasaAbilene, TX

    Support for foster care

    $5,000
  22. Abilene Industrial FoundationAbilene, TX

    Support of local industrial foundation

    $5,000
  23. The Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TX

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  24. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  25. Big Brothersister AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support for mentoring programs

    $5,000
  26. Tadsaw IncSan Antonio, TX

    Support training of service dogs for vetrans

    $5,000
  27. Beyond TraffickingAbilene, TX

    Support for amanda house build

    $5,000
  28. Stick Horses and CapesAbilene, TX

    Clay shoot

    $5,000
  29. Day Nursery of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support of childcare for working families

    $5,000
  30. Special Olympics TexasAustin, TX

    Support of disabled

    $5,000
  31. Big Country Airpower IncAbilene, TX

    Support for local recreation

    $5,000
  32. Disability ResourcesAbilene, TX

    Support of disabled

    $5,000
  33. Serenity Foundation of TexasAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  34. Expo Center of Taylor CountyAbilene, TX

    Support of local venue for various events

    $5,000
  35. Faithworks of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support for the underemployed

    $5,000
  36. Abilene Philharmonic GuildAbilene, TX

    Support of the arts

    $5,000
  37. Abilene Police FoundationAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  38. Anson Jones Memorial Medical FoundationAbilene, TX

    Support for big country award gala

    $5,000
  39. Friends for LifeAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  40. New Beginnings Big CountryAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $5,000
  41. Young Life AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support of local youth program

    $5,000
  42. Noah ProjectAbilene, TX

    Support of victims of abuse

    $5,000
  43. Kiwanis ClubAbilene, TX

    Support of youth in the community

    $3,000
  44. Community Foundation of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $3,000
  45. Alliance for Women & ChildrenAbilene, TX

    Support of children

    $2,500
  46. St Judes Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Support of children's hospital

    $2,500
  47. First Christian ChurchAbilene, TX

    Support of church operations

    $2,500
  48. Friends of Safety CityAbilene, TX

    Support of safety education

    $2,500
  49. Paramount TheaterAbilene, TX

    Support of historical theater

    $2,500
  50. Global Samaritan ResourcesAbilene, TX

    Support of disaster relief

    $2,500
  51. Abilene Habitat for HumanityAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $2,500
  52. Taylorjones Humane SocietyAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $2,500
  53. Abilene Fly FishersAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $2,500
  54. Junior AchievementAbilene, TX

    Support for youth education

    $2,500
  55. Abilene Crime StoppersAbilene, TX

    Support of operations

    $2,500
  56. Children's Miracle NetworkAbilene, TX

    Medical assistance for children

    $2,500
  57. Cancer Services Network IncAbilene, TX

    Support cancer services

    $2,500
  58. Taylor County Livestock AssocAbilene, TX

    Support for scholarships

    $2,000
  59. Abilene Performing Arts Co inAbilene, TX

    Support of programs for the performing arts in the community

    $2,000
  60. Callahan Co Nutrition ProjectBaird, TX

    Support for programs for the elderly and disabled

    $2,000
  61. Christian Homes & Family ServicesAbilene, TX

    Support of local adoption agency

    $2,000
  62. Hendrick Home for ChildrenAbilene, TX

    Support of a residential facility for children who cannot live with their parents

    $2,000
  63. Big Country Athletic Hall of FameAbilene, TX

    Support local athletic hall of fame

    $1,500
  64. YMCA of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Funds to support programs for youth

    $1,000
  65. Christian Record Services IncLincoln, NE

    Assistance for the disabled

    $1,000
  66. Cystic Fibrosis FoundationBethesda, MD

    Support of cystic fibrosis research

    $1,000
  67. Grace MuseumAbilene, TX

    General support for the museum

    $1,000
  68. Frontier TexasAbilene, TX

    Support of western heritage education

    $1,000
  69. Junior League of AbileneAbilene, TX

    Support of public service programs

    $1,000
  70. Smile TrainNew York, NY

    Support for youth dental care

    $1,000
  71. Sooners Helping Sooner IncNorman, OK

    Support of students in need

    $1,000
  72. Harmony Family ServiceAbilene, TX

    Support for indigent services

    $1,000
  73. 12th Armored Division Memorial MuseumAbilene, TX

    Support for operations

    $1,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Human services10 grants $70,50027% of the total
  2. Animals3 grants $61,00024% of the total
  3. Youth development2 grants $50,70020% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $20,0008% of the total
  5. Disaster relief and public safety2 grants $7,5003% of the total
  6. Health1 grant $7,5003% of the total
  7. 9 other causes14 grants $41,00016% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas66 grants $612,700
  2. Oklahoma2 grants $139,000
  3. Virginia1 grant $10,000
  4. Tennessee1 grant $2,500
  5. Maryland1 grant $1,000
  6. Nebraska1 grant $1,000
  7. New York1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

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

  • Paul CannonSECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Dewayne ChitwoodVP & EXEC DIR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Carl S Cook JrTREASURER Hours 1Pay $500
  • Robert W RichardsASST. TREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Sharon McDonaldPRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Micah GreathouseVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1Pay $1,000

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