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Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust

Accepts applications Wichita Falls, Texas · EIN 467483163

Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $839,828 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $28,414 and the largest $218,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $499,998 the year before.

54% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$44,301
2024$499,99811$19.5 million
2025$839,82816$21.5 million

How to apply

ContactAttn Kristin Little
2732 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76308
Phone or email(940) 397-2404, kristinl@amnat.com
What to submitSubmit foundation's grant application form along with a copy of the IRS exemption letter, a list of officers and directors, project budget detail, a copy of the prior fiscal year IRS return filing, and financial information.
DeadlinesMay 31st
Restrictionsorganizations receiving grants must be tax exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The foundation services the north central Texas region. The trust shall carry out its purposes by making grants to organizations that:1) facilitate teh placement of children in adoptive homes, foster homes, or permanent homes in a Christian environment and provide for the physical, mental, and spiritual needs of children,2) provide for Christian educational opportunities for children and adults, and3) promote traditional values based on judeo-Christian teachings.

As written in the foundation's IRS filing for tax year 2025. Details may have changed since.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas16$839,828

Grants paid in 2025

All 16 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
TX
$218,000
Christ Academy
Wichita Falls, TX
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WITH a mission to produce academically well-prepared students who model the character of Jesus Christ.$150,000
Holy Famiily Classical Academy Inc
Wichita Falls, TX
Strives to foster an environment of grace through classical education, forming students in the Catholic faith in service to God and neighbor, enabling them to live a contemplative and purposeful life for Christ our Lord.$95,000
Chesterton Academy of Wichita Falls
Burkburnett, TX
Secondary education with a strong emphasis on the cultivation of Christian virtues and appreciation of beauty.$95,000
First Presbyterian Church of Wichit
Wichita Falls, TX
Christian minstry$60,000
New Hope Christian Academy of Decat
Decatur, TX
K - 8th education with emphasis on spiritual and educational growth of its students.$45,000
Individual
TX
Broadcasting the Message of Christ through music and programs.$30,000
Texoma Mother and Unborn Baby Care
Wichita Falls, TX
provides free, confidential support for expectant mothers, including pregnancy testing, sonograms, parenting classes, and clothing.$30,000
Wise Choices Pregnancy Resource Cen
Decatur, TX
Provide support and education to expectant mothers including free basic tests, pregnant/young mothers high school classes, adoption referrals.$26,828
Phased in
Wichita Falls, TX
Transitional living program for emancipated foster youth$25,000
Individual
TX
Our mission is to serve Christ by offering a positive alternative in response to an unplanned pregnancy and to assist birth parents in making the most loving decision for their child.$20,000
YMCA of Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls, TX
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.$15,000
Presbyterian Children's Homes Servi
Austin, TX
We combine data-driven program design and expertly trained staff with a philosophy of care that keeps everyone focused on the goals and strengths of each child and their family.$10,000
Trail Life TX0254
Wichita Falls, TX
Christ-centered, boy-focused mentoring and discipleship program that partners with local churches to empower men to develop the next generation of character-rich servant leaders through outdoor adventure.$10,000
Catholic Charites Fort Worth Northw
Fort Worth, TX
Relentlessly ending poverty through holistic, evidence-based solutions.$5,000
Immanuel Baptist Church
Wichita Falls, TX
Christian minstry$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 31st.

How much does Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust give?

$839,828 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $28,414.

Who runs Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust?

Its 2025 filing lists American National Bank (Trustee).

What does Tom and Lois Longest Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and human services.

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