Deette Zant Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Deette Zant Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.7 million in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$29.4 million
How to apply
Deette Zant Charitable Trust 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 Deette Zant Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 11 | $1.6 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Memorial Foundation | General fund | $400,000 |
| Hillcrest School | General fund | $250,000 |
| Trinity School Light the Way | General fund | $250,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families | General fund | $200,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $100,000 |
| Turtle Creek Association Inc | General fund | $100,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $100,000 |
| Hospice of Midland | General fund | $100,000 |
| Community Childrens Clinic | General fund | $50,000 |
| Midland County Public Library | General fund | $50,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $50,000 |
| Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals | General fund | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Clint Hurt
Questions people ask
Does Deette Zant Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Deette Zant Charitable Trust give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Deette Zant Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists John Clint Hurt (Trustee).
What does Deette Zant Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.