Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation is a private foundation in Amarillo, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $396,500 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$396,500
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $322,500 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $401,000 | 60 | $7.8 million |
| 2023 | $322,500 | 62 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $396,500 | 59 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett 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 Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 59 | $396,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo College Foundation | Operational expenditures | $20,000 |
| Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation C | Operational expenditures | $20,000 |
| Amarillo Museum of Art | Operational expenditure | $15,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Operational expenditure | $15,000 |
| The Hope and Healing Place | Operational expenditure | $13,000 |
| Acts Community | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Amarillo SPCA | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Another Chance House | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Lonestar Ballet | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Opportunity School | Capital expenditure | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center | Capital expenditure | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Plains Historical Museum | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| The Bridge | Operational expenditure | $10,000 |
| Wildcat Bluff Nature Center | Capital expenditure | $10,000 |
| Faith City Mission | Operational expenditures | $10,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School of Am | Operational expenditures | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Habitat for Humanity | Operational expenditures | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Children's Home | Operational expenditure | $7,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operational expenditure | $7,500 |
| Window on A Wider World | Operational expenditure | $6,500 |
| Amarillo Art Institute | Capital expenditure | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Little Theater | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Opera | Operating expenditure | $5,000 |
| Animal Rescue Shelter | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Buckner Children & Family Services | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Discovery Center | Capital expenditure | $5,000 |
| Family Support Services | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Kids Inc | Capital expenditure | $5,000 |
| Laura W Bush Institute for Women's Health | Power of the purse | $5,000 |
| Leaders Readers Network | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Maverick Boys and Girls Club | Operating expenditure | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Amarillo | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Texas Panhandle Heritage Foundation | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Texas Panhandle War Memorial Foundation | Operating expenditure | $5,000 |
| Tri State Fair and Rodeo | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| United Way of Amarillo and Canyon | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Wtamu Foundation | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
| Sister-Bear Foundation | Operational expenditure | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amarillo National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation give?
$396,500 in tax year 2024, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Amarillo National Bank (Trustee).
What does Dr Kent Roberts & Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.