Kickapoo Springs Foundation
Accepts applications
Kickapoo Springs Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $12.7 million in 138 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $2.5 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12.7 million
- Number of grants138
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$289 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $13.0 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 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 | $13.0 million | 107 | $251 million |
| 2024 | $12.7 million | 138 | $289 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elyse Lewis PO Box 176, Abilene, TX 79604 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 673-6429 |
| What to submit | Written |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations |
What Kickapoo Springs Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 19 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 99 | $11.8 million |
| Missouri | 1 | $150,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $140,500 |
| District of Columbia | 9 | $125,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $70,000 |
| California | 4 | $68,000 |
| Delaware | 3 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 3 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | To support abilene heritage square project | $2.5 million |
| Angelo State University Foundation | Golf practice facility | $1.1 million |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | Nk cell therapy melanoma research | $1.0 million |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Capital project | $833,333 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Capital project | $833,333 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | A foundation for the future | $600,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation | Rodeo program | $500,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | School of nursing | $500,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University | School of nursing | $500,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Capital project | $265,000 |
| Abilene Restoration Ministries | Dormitory project | $250,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Free market institute research | $250,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | To establish endowed professorship for free market institute | $250,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Free market institute research | $250,000 |
| Abilene Improvement Corporation | Downtown abilene hotel project | $237,500 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Storybook garden expansion | $150,000 |
| BCFS Health and Human Services | Operating support for our house | $150,000 |
| McLean Independent School District | Basketball gym hvac | $150,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Operating support - free market institute | $150,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Operating support - free market institute | $150,000 |
| The Global Orphan Project | Care portal program in taylor county | $150,000 |
| Angelo State University Foundation | Cyberspace and ai center of excellence | $125,000 |
| Communio Foundation | National strategy to save the family | $100,000 |
| San Angelo Area Foundation | Wwii bronze memorial | $100,000 |
| Fort Chadbourne Foundation | Roof replacement | $95,500 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Operations | $50,000 |
| Opera San Antonio | Operations | $50,000 |
| Safari Club International Foundation | Texas mountain lion program | $50,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane helene disaster response | $50,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | Operations | $50,000 |
| United States Golf Association | Us national development program | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Capital needs and operations | $41,667 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Operations | $35,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operations | $33,000 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Hearts for the arts | $25,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | Scholarships for texas families | $25,000 |
| American Private Radio | Our american stories | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Region 14 pace collaborative | $25,000 |
| Concho Valley Regional Food Bank | Snackpack p+h151rogram | $25,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Operations | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Matthews Jr
- Kade L Matthews
- Joseph E Canon
- Jeff Blanks
- Watt Matthews
- Aaron Miller
- Margaret Matthews Frederick
- Elyse Lewis
- Brenda Casselberry
Questions people ask
Does Kickapoo Springs Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kickapoo Springs Foundation give?
$12.7 million in tax year 2024, across 138 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Kickapoo Springs Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Matthews Jr (Director/Chairman/Ceo), Kade L Matthews (Director/President), Joseph E Canon (Director/Exec Vp/Exec Dire) and Jeff Blanks (Senior President/Operations Officer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Kickapoo Springs Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and health.