Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $219,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$219,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$517,115
- New grantees79%
Giving in 2025 was up from $30,000 the year before.
79% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $355,241 |
| 2024 | $30,000 | 9 | $354,156 |
| 2025 | $219,500 | 19 | $517,115 |
How to apply
Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $199,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rise Resource Consortium | Operations | $30,000 |
| Redeemer Church | Operations | $18,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Amarillo | General | $17,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Lubbock | General | $15,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Operations | $15,000 |
| Snack Pac 4 Kids | Operations, tillies project | $15,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Operations | $15,000 |
| Hope Heals | Operations | $15,000 |
| Casa of the South Plains | Operations | $15,000 |
| Launch Global | Operations | $12,000 |
| Love Lubbock Trinity Church | Operations | $10,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center | Operations | $10,000 |
| Eveline's Sunshine Cottage | Operations | $10,000 |
| Texar | Operations | $8,000 |
| Cru | Operations | $5,000 |
| Friends of Texas Bow | Operations | $3,000 |
| Austin Disaster Relief Network | Operations | $3,000 |
| Salvation Army Kerville | Operations | $2,000 |
| Kairos Outside | Operations | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Dotson
- Susan Martinez
Questions people ask
Does Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation give?
$219,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy Dotson (President) and Susan Martinez (Director).
What does Alice Gist Dunaway Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, seniors and faith communities.