Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.0 million in 66 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.0 million
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$44.8 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.9 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.9 million | 63 | $42.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 66 | $44.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Bank N A Attn Trust PO Box 1959, Midland, TX 79702 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (432) 685-5300 |
| What to submit | A formal grant application must be completed. Submit budget information, audited financial statements, if any, and copy of the IRS determination letter regarding tax exempt status. |
| Deadlines | Grants awarded semi-annually generally in june and december. Application deadlines are april 15 and |
What Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 63 | $1.9 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $75,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Inc | General operating | $300,000 |
| Marc Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Bynum School | General operating | $80,000 |
| Midland College Foundation Inc | General operating | $70,000 |
| High Sky Children's Ranch | General operating | $55,000 |
| Community Childrens Ministry | General operating | $55,000 |
| Basin Inc | General operating | $55,000 |
| Midland Childrens Rehabilitation Center Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Samaritan Center Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Safe Place of the Permian Basin | General operating | $50,000 |
| Hospice of Midland Incorporated | General operating | $50,000 |
| Casa of West Texas | General operating | $45,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | General operating | $40,000 |
| West Texas Food Bank | General operating | $40,000 |
| Springboard Center | General operating | $38,000 |
| Sharing Hands A Respite Experience Inc | General operating | $35,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | General operating | $35,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $35,000 |
| Hillcrest School Inc | General operating | $35,000 |
| Nonprofit Management Center of the Permian Basin | General operating | $30,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Casa de Amigos of Midland Texas Incorporated | General operating | $30,000 |
| Midland Rape Crisis Center Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Permian Basin Public Telecommunications Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Midland Texas Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Buffalo Trail Council Boy Scouts of America | General operating | $25,000 |
| Permian Basin Community Centers for Mental Health & Mental Retardation | General operating | $25,000 |
| Christmas in Action Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Midland Community Theatre Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Fields Edge | General operating | $25,000 |
| Recording Library of West Texas | General operating | $20,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Midland County Public Library Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Marfa Public Radio Corporation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Midland Odessa Symphony and Chorale Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Harmony Home Childrens Advocacy Center Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Teen Challenge-Adult Centers of Texas in | General operating | $20,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Permian Basin Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Senior Life Midland Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Folger
- Christine Foreman
- Tim Hair
- Becky Ferguson
- Carma-Lynn Muscroft
- Eileen Piwitz
- Gary Douglas
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
- Katherine Folger
Questions people ask
Does Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants awarded semi-annually generally in june and december. Application deadlines are april 15 and.
How much does Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust give?
$2.0 million in tax year 2024, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Folger (Advisory Committee), Christine Foreman (Advisory Committee), Tim Hair (Advisory Committee) and Becky Ferguson (Advisory Committee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and education.