Amarillo Business Foundation
Accepts applications
Amarillo Business Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $237,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$237,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.2 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2025 was up from $222,000 the year before.
83% 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 | $236,800 | 11 | $4.7 million |
| 2024 | $222,000 | 13 | $4.9 million |
| 2025 | $237,000 | 12 | $5.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Amarillo Business Foundation PO Box 389, Amarillo, TX 79105-0389 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 358-7975 |
| What to submit | Written requests |
| Restrictions | Funds are contributed to organizations for the purpose of improving or constructing buildings in potter and randall county that improve the greater amarillo area. Funds are also provided for area scholarship programs and general charitable purposes. |
What Amarillo Business Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $237,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Inc | Rockrose sports park | $50,000 |
| Guyon Saunders Resource Center | Homeless day center | $40,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Service | Arbors building | $25,000 |
| The Bridge | New facility | $25,000 |
| Opportunity School | Bus barn | $20,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center | Chiller-east wing of building | $15,000 |
| United Way | Contribution | $15,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Equipment | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Tri State Exposition | Remodel amarillo national center | $10,000 |
| Golden Spread Boyscouts | Stem programming | $10,000 |
| Panhandle PBS | Digital infrastructure/streaming | $10,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Food purchases | $7,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William T Ware
- Benjamin Whittenburg
- George Raffkind
- Andrew Mitchell
- Mike Hughes
- Louise Ross
Questions people ask
Does Amarillo Business Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Amarillo Business Foundation give?
$237,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Amarillo Business Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William T Ware (President), Benjamin Whittenburg (Vice-Preside), George Raffkind (Treasurer) and Andrew Mitchell (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Amarillo Business Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and arts and culture.