Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Bonham, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $110,524 in 52 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $21,657. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$110,524
- Number of grants52
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$21,657
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was up from $87,661 the year before.
33% of its 2025 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 | $94,833 | 62 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $87,661 | 55 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $110,524 | 52 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cynthia Bankston 1200 Ranch Dr, Bonham, TX 75418 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (903) 583-4241 |
| What to submit | Letter stating background and goals, hs or college transcript, references, letters of recommendation (optional) |
| Restrictions | 80% of students from fannin county |
What Glaser Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 42 | $87,874 |
| Oklahoma | 4 | $18,200 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $2,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,100 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $500 |
| Arizona | 1 | $400 |
| Kansas | 1 | $400 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fannin County Childrens Center | Childrens benefit | $21,657 |
| Chisolm Heights Baptist Church | Church ministries | $10,000 |
| CWTX | Community | $8,244 |
| Texas Tech University | Scholarships | $6,500 |
| Creative Arts Center | Community | $5,000 |
| CULTIV8COMMUNITY | Community | $5,000 |
| East Texas Baptist University | Scholarships | $4,800 |
| Oklahoma State University | Scholarships | $4,200 |
| Austin College | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Paris Jr College | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Grayson County College | Scholarships | $2,300 |
| Southeastern Oklahoma State University | Scholarships | $2,100 |
| Kool Lunch Program | Childrens benefit | $2,000 |
| Lane of Roses | Community | $2,000 |
| Young Life | Church ministry | $2,000 |
| Abilene Christian University | Scholarships | $1,900 |
| Oklahoma Baptist University | Scholarshipsscholarships | $1,900 |
| Texas A&m University | Scholarships | $1,800 |
| University of Texas-Tyler | Scholarships | $1,600 |
| Childrens Chorus of Greater North Texas | Childrens benefit | $1,500 |
| East Texas A&m University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Tarleton State University | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| West Texas A&m University | Scholarships | $1,400 |
| Stephen F Austin State University | Scholarshipsscholarships | $1,200 |
| Norwich University | Scholarships | $1,100 |
| Fannin County Community Ministries | Community | $1,000 |
| Fannin County Family Crisis Center | Community | $1,000 |
| Manna House | Community | $1,000 |
| Texas State University | Scholarships | $900 |
| Texas Womens University | Scholarships | $900 |
| First United Methodist Church | Church ministries | $800 |
| Collin College | Scholarship | $600 |
| Kislingbury Academy of Court Reporting | Scholarships | $600 |
| Bonham Public Library | Community | $500 |
| Fannin Health Clinic | Community | $500 |
| Fannin Literacy Council | Childrens benefit | $500 |
| Southern Arkansas University | Scholarships | $500 |
| Texas State Graduate College | Scholarships | $500 |
| Youth Program-Sw Texas Sheriff's Dept | Childrens benefit | $500 |
| Arizona State University | Scholarships | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia A Bankston
- Daniel R Glaser
- Elaina L Barron
- Beth Porter
Questions people ask
Does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation give?
$110,524 in tax year 2025, across 52 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Glaser Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cynthia A Bankston (Executive Director), Daniel R Glaser (Secretary), Elaina L Barron (Associate Director) and Beth Porter (Associate Director).
What does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.