CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$307,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $288,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $301,250 | 36 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $288,000 | 37 | $6.8 million |
| 2025 | $307,000 | 37 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mike Connor PO Box 51259, Amarillo, TX 79124-1259 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (806) 355-7640 |
| What to submit | Written requests by 501(c)(3) organizations stating need & use of funds. |
| Deadlines | No deadline. Notice of approval or rejection usually sent quarterly. |
| Restrictions | Limited to organizations located within the top 20 counties of the Texas panhandle exempt under irc sec. 501(c)(3). |
What CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 37 | $307,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Plains Historical Society | Operations | $35,000 |
| Kids Inc | Capital | $25,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Leaders Readers Network | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Bridge | Capital | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Operations | $15,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center | Capital | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Operations | $10,000 |
| Golden Spread Council Boy Scouts of America | Operations | $10,000 |
| 7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Tribune | Operations | $10,000 |
| Faith City Mission | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Chance House | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Area Rotary Baseball League | Operations | $10,000 |
| Panhandle of Texas Lions Foundation | Capital | $7,000 |
| Amarillo Habitat for Humanity | Capital | $7,000 |
| Opportunity School | Capital | $5,000 |
| Panhandle Breast Health | Operations | $5,000 |
| Young Life of Amarillo | Operations | $5,000 |
| Cactus Nazarene Ministry | Operations | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Senior Citizens Association | Capital | $5,000 |
| Amarillo College Foundation | Operations | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Botanical Gardens | Operations | $5,000 |
| Opera of the Plains | Capital | $4,000 |
| Amarillo Opera | Operations | $4,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Operations | $4,000 |
| Lone Star Ballet | Operations | $3,500 |
| High Plains Public Radio | Operations | $3,500 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Operations | $3,500 |
| Window on A Wider World | Operations | $3,000 |
| Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center | Capital | $3,000 |
| Hidden Falls Ranch | Capital | $3,000 |
| The Citadelle Art Museum | Capital | $2,500 |
| Refugee Language Project | Operations | $2,500 |
| Harrington Cancer Center | Operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Archeological Society | Operations | $2,000 |
| Turn Center | Operations | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Michael Connor
Questions people ask
Does CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline. Notice of approval or rejection usually sent quarterly.
How much does CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust give?
$307,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists J Michael Connor (Trustee).
What does CJ and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and food and hunger.