Kickapoo Springs Foundation
Abilene, TX · EIN 75-2684716. Reported 488 grants totalling $47.8M to 222 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.
Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$11,845median grant
$47.8Mgranted, 2021-2024
222organizations funded
56%of grantees funded again the next year
$289.1Massets, latest filing
Does this foundation accept applications?
Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. Kickapoo Springs Foundation did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.
This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.
How big are its grants?
The median grant is $11,845. Half of everything it gave fell between $5,000 and $35,000; the smallest was $100 and the largest $3,000,000. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.
Every organization it funded
This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which the organization received money -- more than one means a real relationship rather than a one-off.
| Organization | Location | Total received | Grants | Years funded | Last |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angelo State University Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $5,873,730 | 13 | 4 | 2024 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $4,597,916 | 19 | 4 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Abilene, TX | $3,492,007 | 22 | 4 | 2024 |
| Abilene Improvement Corporation | Abilene, TX | $3,237,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | $2,665,086 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $2,500,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Abilene Heritage Square Inc | Abilene, TX | $2,250,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $1,948,666 | 4 | 1 | 2024 |
| Hardin Simmons University | Abilene, TX | $1,701,000 | 5 | 3 | 2024 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Abilene, TX | $1,620,400 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | San Antonio, TX | $1,450,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Mcmurry University | Abilene, TX | $1,100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian University | Abilene, TX | $1,000,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| M D Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $1,000,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | $1,000,000 | 3 | 2 | 2023 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | $1,000,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $600,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Abilene Restoration Ministries | Abilene, TX | $500,000 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| La Esperanza Clinic Inc | San Angelo, TX | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| San Angelo YMCA | San Angelo, TX | $500,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| United Way of Abilene | Abilene, TX | $363,333 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | Abilene, TX | $333,333 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Friends of the Mason County Courthouse | Mason, TX | $300,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| San Antonio Academy of Texas Inc | San Antonio, TX | $290,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Frontier Texas Inc | Abilene, TX | $274,667 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abilene Arts Alliance | Abilene, TX | $242,500 | 6 | 3 | 2024 |
| San Angelo Area Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $200,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Schreiner University | Kerrville, TX | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| YMCA | Abilene, TX | $200,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | Abilene, TX | $176,667 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Ranching Heritage Association | Lubbock, TX | $166,667 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Bcfs Health and Human Services | Abilene, TX | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Irving, TX | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | $150,000 | 2 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mclean Independent School District | Mclean, TX | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Global Orphan Project | Kansas City, MO | $150,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Communio Foundation | Abilene, TX | $137,500 | 3 | 2 | 2023 |
| American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research | Washington, DC | $130,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Foundation | Abilene, TX | $127,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Galilee Community Development Corporation | San Angelo, TX | $115,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | $109,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Fort Chadbourne Foundation | Bronte, TX | $103,500 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Communio Foundation | Alexandria, VA | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Abilene, TX | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | $100,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Shumla Archeological Research & Education Center | Cornstock, TX | $100,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| South Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Youth Voice Inc | Abilene, TX | $100,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Young America's Foundation | Herndon, VA | $95,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| City of Albany | Albany, TX | $80,000 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| Abilene Habitat for Humanity | Abilene, TX | $77,500 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Sight Savers America | Pelham, AL | $75,700 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Silver Spurs Alumni Association Inc | Austin, TX | $75,000 | 3 | 2 | 2023 |
| Mercatus Center | Arlington, VA | $62,500 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Association of Private Enterprise Education | Lubbock, TX | $60,000 | 3 | 2 | 2022 |
| Fort Griffin Fandangle Association Inc | Albany, TX | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | $60,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Keep San Angelo Beautiful | San Angelo, TX | $60,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Wall Little League | Wall, TX | $60,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Cultural Review Inc | New York, NY | $56,000 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| City of Haskell | Haskell, TX | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| City of Lueders | Lueders, TX | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| City of Throckmorton | Throckmorton, TX | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Eden Volunteer Fire Department | Eden, TX | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Wall Volunteer Fire Department | Wall, TX | $55,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Daily Caller News Foundation | Washington, DC | $52,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Advocates for Camp Able | Buffalo Gap, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Alliance for Women and Children | Abilene, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| America's Future Foundation | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Big Country CASA | Abilene, TX | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Foundation for Economic Education Inc | Atlanta, GA | $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Woodland Hills, CA | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | $50,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | $50,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Opera San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Safari Club International Foundation | San Antonio, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| United States Golf Association | Liberty Corner, NJ | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | $50,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | $45,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| City of Woodson | St Louis, MO | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pacific Research Institute | Pasadena, CA | $45,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center | Lubbock, TX | $45,000 | 3 | 2 | 2024 |
| University of Texas Houston Health Science Center | Houston, TX | $45,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Young Life | Abilene, TX | $45,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement | Abilene, TX | $44,500 | 5 | 4 | 2024 |
| People United for Privacy Foundation | Washington, DC | $41,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Fund for American Studies | Washington, DC | $40,000 | 4 | 3 | 2023 |
| Independent Institute | Oakland, CA | $40,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| National Review Institute | New York, NY | $40,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Rescue the Animals | Abilene, TX | $40,000 | 8 | 4 | 2024 |
| Hamby Volunteer Fire Department | Abilene, TX | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| St David's Episcopal School | San Antonio, TX | $35,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| West Texas Counseling & Guidance | San Angelo, TX | $35,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Buffalo Gap Improvement Corporation | Buffalo Gap, TX | $30,420 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abilene Hope Haven Inc | Abilene, TX | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2023 |
| Houses for Healing Inc | Abilene, TX | $30,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Mont Perelin Society | Lubbock, TX | $30,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Moving Picture Institute | Troy, MI | $30,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts of America Texas Trails Council | Abilene, TX | $25,750 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Ace Scholarships | Greenwood Village, CO | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Private Radio | Oxford, MS | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Santa Rosa, CA | $25,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Concho Valley Regional Food Bank | San Angelo, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Happy Trails Children's Foundation | Apple Valley, CA | $25,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Hoover Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Pampa, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Miami-Roberts County Volunteer Fire Department | Miami, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Republic Book Publishers | Washington, VA | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation | Houston, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| The University of Texas at Austin - Landmarks Legacy Fund Endowment | Austin, TX | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wealth of Nations Institute Inc | Wilmington, DE | $25,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Cisco College | Cisco, TX | $22,500 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene Inc | Abilene, TX | $22,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Abilene Independent School District | Abilene, TX | $21,250 | 4 | 3 | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of San Angelo | San Angelo, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Asheville, NC | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Carnegie Library of Ballinger | Ballinger, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Policy Institute | Herndon, VA | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Friends for Life | Abilene, TX | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Friends of the Gap Inc | Buffalo Gap, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Joseph Thomas Foundation | Abilene, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Meals for the Elderly | San Angelo, TX | $20,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Shackelford Co Youth & Livestock Show Assoc | Albany, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Texas Ramp Project | San Antonio, TX | $20,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| West Virginia University Foundation Inc | Morgantown, WV | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| World Craniofacial Foundation | Dallas, TX | $20,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Network of Enlightened Women Inc | Indianapolis, IN | $17,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Expo Center of Taylor County | Abilene, TX | $16,000 | 2 | 1 | 2024 |
| Abilene Police Foundation | Abilene, TX | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Abilene Zoological Society | Abilene, TX | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| American Conservative | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| American Studies Center | Arlington, VA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| City of Clarendon | Clarendon, TX | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Goodman Institute for Public Policy Research | Dallas, TX | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Historic Paramount Theatre Inc | Abilene, TX | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area Inc | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Merit Academy | Springville, UT | $15,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Parents Television Council Inc | Burbank, CA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Tax Foundation | Washington, DC | $15,000 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Transparency USA | Williamsburg, VA | $15,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | $14,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Alliance for Women & Children | Abilene, TX | $13,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | $13,000 | 3 | 3 | 2024 |
| Abilene Back the Badge Foundation | Abilene, TX | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dyess We Care Team | Dyess Afb, TX | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Texas Mission of Mercy Inc | Austin, TX | $12,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition Inc | San Antonio, TX | $10,700 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Free Wheelchair Mission | Irvine, CA | $10,200 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Irving, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Center for Urban Renewal and Education | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Christoval Volunteer Fire Department | Christoval, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| City of Groom | Groom, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| City of Shamrock | Shamrock, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| City of Woodson | Woodson, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Consumers Research Inc | Vienna, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Consumers' Research Inc | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Explore Austin | Austin, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy Studies | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Foothills Celebrations | Matador, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Fort Mckavett Volunteer Fire Department | Fort Mckavett, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Freedom Alliance | Sterling, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Independent Women's Forum | Winchester, VA | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| International Policy Network | Portland, OR | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Kerr County Christian Action Council | Kerrville, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Lefors Volunteer Fire and Ems Services Inc | Lefors, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of North Texas | Addison, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Mclean Volunteer Fire Department Inc | Mclean, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Moving Picture Institute | New York, NY | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Center on Sexual Exploitation | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Shumla Archaeological Research & Education Center | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| State Financial Officers Foundation Inc | Shawnee, KS | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Torch of Freedom Foundation | Dripping Springs, TX | $10,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature | Abilene, TX | $9,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Abilene Education Foundation | Abilene, TX | $7,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Abilene Preservation League | Abilene, TX | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Red Cross Texas Big Country | Abilene, TX | $7,500 | 2 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Transparency | Washington, DC | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Americans United for Life | Washington, DC | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Benjamin Rush Institute | Culver City, CA | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Community Foundation of Lincoln County | Ruidoso, NM | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Honor Veterans Now | Fredericksburg, TX | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research | New York, NY | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| March of Dimes | Abilene, TX | $7,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Ochiltree United Way | Perryton, TX | $7,500 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Philanthropy Southwest | Dallas, TX | $7,350 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Texas Golf Hall of Fame and Museum | San Antonio, TX | $5,556 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Abilene Cooper Athletic Booster Club Inc | Abilene, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Center for Independent Thought | Philadelphia, PA | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Christian Service Center of Abilene Inc | Abilene, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Heartland Institute | Arlington Heights, IL | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Hudson Institute | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Media Research Center | Alexandria, VA | $5,000 | 2 | 2 | 2022 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Washington, DC | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Operation Kindness of Garland | Carrolton, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Texas Exes - Ex-Students' Association of the University of Texas | Austin, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Gubernatorial Project | Austin, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | Austin, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Texas Rural Health Association Inc | Abilene, TX | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | Fredericksburg, TX | $4,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | $4,000 | 4 | 4 | 2024 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Association | Abilene, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Big Country Athletic Hall of Fame | Abilene, TX | $2,500 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Center for Immigration Studies | Washington, DC | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Claremont Institute | Upland, CA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department Inc | San Angelo, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| March of Dimes | Atlanta, GA | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| St John the Baptist Episcopal Church | Clarendon, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
| Taylor County History Center | Abilene, TX | $2,500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Disability Resources Inc | Abilene, TX | $2,000 | 1 | 1 | 2022 |
| Candid | New York, NY | $1,500 | 3 | 3 | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Resoruces of Abilene | Abilene, TX | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Texans for the Arts Foundation | Austin, TX | $1,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023 |
| Albany Independent School District | Albany, TX | $600 | 2 | 2 | 2024 |
| Candid | Williamsburg, VA | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2024 |
| Veterans Service Office | Abilene, TX | $500 | 1 | 1 | 2021 |
103 of 222 (46%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.
Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 56%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is about typical. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.
What the money was for
Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.
- Community Foundation of Abilene
TO SUPPORT ABILENE HERITAGE SQUARE PROJECT - Abilene Heritage Square Inc
LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION - Mcmurry University
CAMPUS CENTER RENOVATION AND ADDITION PROJECT - The University of Texas Foundation
CONTRIBUTION TOWARD SILVER SPURS CENTER FUNDRAISING GOAL - M D Anderson Cancer Center
NK CELL THERAPY MELANOMA RESEARCH - Abilene Christian University
HIGHER GROUND CAMPAIGN - PHASE III OF MOODY COLISEUM RENOVATION
What kind of organizations it funds
By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 311 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants | Total | Median grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 109 | $11.3M | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 134 | $10.9M | $15,000 |
| 2023 | 107 | $13.0M | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 138 | $12.7M | $12,500 |
Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.
Already committed for future years
Form 990-PF has a separate schedule for grants approved but not yet paid. Kickapoo Springs Foundation has 45 of them, worth $60.9M. This is the one part of the filing that looks forward rather than back -- and it also tells you how much of the next year's budget is already spoken for.
| Organization | Location | Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $6,000,000 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $6,000,000 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $5,400,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $3,333,333 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $3,000,000 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $3,000,000 |
| Hendrick Medical Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $3,000,000 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | $2,929,909 |
| University of Texas at El Paso | El Paso, TX | $2,241,639 |
| Angelo State University Foundation | San Angelo, TX | $2,133,333 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $1,750,000 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Abilene, TX | $1,500,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $1,500,000 |
| West Texas Rehabilitation Center Foundation | Abilene, TX | $1,401,667 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | Lubbock, TX | $1,250,000 |
Where its money goes
Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 95% of this one's giving went to organizations in Texas. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.
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Funders that support the same organizations
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How to approach this foundation
- Check you are its size. The median grant is $11,845. Asking for ten times that is the most common way small organizations waste a submission.
- Check you are in its geography. Its giving is concentrated in Texas.
- Read the recipient list above for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer, and a cheap one to get.
- Look up the current filing before writing. The 990-PF names the foundation's officers and, where one exists, its application procedure. We link it below.
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Where these numbers come from
Everything above is taken from Kickapoo Springs Foundation's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.
Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 176, Abilene, TX, 79604. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.
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