Canyon Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Canyon Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Fredericksburg, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$54,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$586,514
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $41,000 | 4 | $557,115 |
| 2024 | $54,000 | 6 | $586,514 |
How to apply
Canyon Creek 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 Canyon Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $24,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Casey | To provide horseback riding programs to children with cancer, rare blood disorders, and other life-threatening illnesses. | $20,000 |
| Good Samaritan Center | To provide a safe, christ-centered enviornment that gives patients quality, coordinated, affordable health care. | $20,000 |
| Hero Dogs | To provide care for dogs in training for wounded veterans. | $10,000 |
| Fredericksburg Food Pantry | Nonprofit, is committed to fighting hunger in gillespie county. | $2,000 |
| Hill Country Community Needs Council | To provide support to victims of famly violence. | $1,000 |
| Hill Country SPCA | Private, non-profit, no-kill animal shelter servicing the texas hill country. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Diane Creel
- Jeri A Vaughn
- Jack W Claypoole
- Cyntha L Feeley
- Phyllis J Claypoole
Questions people ask
Does Canyon Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Canyon Creek Foundation give?
$54,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Canyon Creek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Diane Creel (Chair), Jeri A Vaughn (Director), Jack W Claypoole (Director) and Cyntha L Feeley (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Canyon Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and animals.