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Amarillo Area Foundation Inc

Amarillo, Texas  ·  EIN 750978220  ·  Private foundation

Based in Amarillo, Texas, Amarillo Area Foundation Inc has awarded $76.9M across 1,228 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$10.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$153.2M
Total assets
1,228
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Amarillo Area Foundation Inc funds

Amarillo Area Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Food & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationMental HealthSports & Recreation

Populations it has supported include children, immigrants & refugees, women girls.

childrenimmigrants & refugeeswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Amarillo Area Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$2.4M2024
Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$1.7M2022
First Baptist Church of Canadian
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Canadian, TX$1.7M2024
North Heights Linen Service LLC
GENERAL SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$1.6M2024
City of Borger
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Borger, TX$1.5M2018
Hutchinson County United Way
GENERAL SUPPORT
Borger, TX$1.2M2024
Heal the City Free Clinic
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$1.0M2023
West Texas A&m University Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Canyon, TX$944K2024
Texas Panhandle War Memorial Founda
CAPITAL SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$800K2019
Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas
GENERAL SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$670K2023
Miami Ministerial Alliance
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Miami, TX$600K2024
Amarillo College Foundation
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Amarillo, TX$520K2024
Citadelle Art Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Canadian, TX$504K2023
Citadelle Art Foundation
GENERAL SUPPORT
Canadian, TX$496K2022
Gruver Farm Scholarship Foundation
STUDENT AID
Gruver, TX$496K2022

Amarillo Area Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$4.1M
2018$7.2M
2019$6.6M
2020$6.1M
2022$14.1M
2023$15.5M
2024$23.3M

How to apply for funding from Amarillo Area Foundation Inc

Amarillo Area Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at amarilloareafoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Amarillo Area Foundation Inc

Does Amarillo Area Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Amarillo Area Foundation Inc fund?
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas, Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas, First Baptist Church of Canadian. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Amarillo Area Foundation Inc give in grants?
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc reported $10.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $76.9M over 1,228 grants.
Where is Amarillo Area Foundation Inc located?
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc is based in Amarillo, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 750978220.
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About this profile. This page is built from Amarillo Area Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Amarillo Area Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.