Greathouse Foundation
Accepts applications
Greathouse Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $767,200 in 73 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $138,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$767,200
- Number of grants73
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$138,000
- Assets$21.3 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $831,685 the year before.
15% 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 | $831,685 | 76 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $767,200 | 73 | $21.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dewayne Chitwood PO Box 3739, Abilene, TX 79604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 677-9121 |
| What to submit | Informal written request |
What Greathouse Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 66 | $612,700 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $139,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma University Foundation | To support oklahoma university programs | $138,000 |
| West Texas Rehab Center | Support for therapy and other services and programs | $89,000 |
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | Support of local zoo | $50,000 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | Support for troubled youth programs | $31,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Abilene | Support of youth guidance programs | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Support of the all star classic fundraiser. | $25,700 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Support of building athletic complex | $25,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Support for providing basic resources for needy children and their families | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Support for programs to deliver meals to the elderly and shut ins and new kitchen | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Miss | Medical support for the indigent | $20,000 |
| Breakfast on Beech Street | Provide meals for the homeless | $20,000 |
| Love & Care Ministries | Support of programs for the homeless | $20,000 |
| Camp Able | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Noroc Inc | Support for programs for new opportunities for romanian orphaned children | $20,000 |
| Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat | Support for christian camps ropes course | $20,000 |
| New Horizons | Support of children and families | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Support of homeless | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | To provide support for christmas programs for needy children | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Support of alzheimer's research | $7,500 |
| Abilene Zoological Society | Support of local zoo | $6,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Support for foster care | $5,000 |
| Abilene Industrial Foundation | Support of local industrial foundation | $5,000 |
| The Texas Ramp Project | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersister Abilene | Support for mentoring programs | $5,000 |
| Tadsaw Inc | Support training of service dogs for vetrans | $5,000 |
| Beyond Trafficking | Support for amanda house build | $5,000 |
| Stick Horses and Capes | Clay shoot | $5,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene | Support of childcare for working families | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | Support of disabled | $5,000 |
| Big Country Airpower Inc | Support for local recreation | $5,000 |
| Disability Resources | Support of disabled | $5,000 |
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Expo Center of Taylor County | Support of local venue for various events | $5,000 |
| Faithworks of Abilene | Support for the underemployed | $5,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Guild | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Abilene Police Foundation | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Anson Jones Memorial Medical Foundation | Support for big country award gala | $5,000 |
| Friends for Life | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Big Country | Support for operations | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Cannon
- Dewayne Chitwood
- Carl S Cook Jr
- Robert W Richards
- Sharon McDonald
- Micah Greathouse
Questions people ask
Does Greathouse Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Greathouse Foundation give?
$767,200 in tax year 2024, across 73 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Greathouse Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Paul Cannon (Secretary), Dewayne Chitwood (VP & Exec Dir), Carl S Cook Jr (Treasurer) and Robert W Richards (Asst. Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Greathouse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.