Private foundation · EIN 27-2885140 · Amarillo, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dr Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 59 grants paid, $397K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
59
$397K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

59 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Amarillo College FoundationAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$20K
Wild West Wildlife Rehabilitation CAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$20K
Amarillo Museum of ArtAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$15K
Downtown Women's CenterAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$15K
The Hope and Healing PlaceAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$13K
Acts CommunityAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Amarillo SPCAAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Amarillo SymphonyAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Another Chance HouseAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Lonestar BalletAmarilo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Opportunity SchoolAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$10K
Panhandle Adult Rebuilding CenterAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$10K
Panhandle Plains Historical MuseumCanyon, TXOperational expenditure$10K
The BridgeAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$10K
Wildcat Bluff Nature CenterAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$10K
Faith City MissionAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$10K
St Andrew's Episcopal School of AmAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$10K
Amarillo Habitat for HumanityAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$10K
Amarillo Children's HomeAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$7,500
Boy Scouts of AmericaAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$7,500
Window on a Wider WorldAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$6,500
Amarillo Art InstituteAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$5,000
Amarillo Little TheaterAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Amarillo OperaAmarillo, TXOperating expenditure$5,000
Animal Rescue ShelterAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Buckner Children & Family ServicesAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Discovery CenterAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$5,000
Family Support ServicesAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
High Plains Food BankAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Kids IncAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$5,000
Laura W Bush Institute for Women's HealthAmarillo, TXPower of the purse$5,000
Leaders Readers NetworkCanyon, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Maverick Boys and Girls ClubAmarillo, TXOperating expenditure$5,000
Meals on Wheels of AmarilloAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Texas Panhandle Heritage FoundationCanyon, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Texas Panhandle War Memorial FoundationAmarillo, TXOperating expenditure$5,000
Tri State Fair and RodeoAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
United Way of Amarillo and CanyonAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Wtamu FoundationCanyon, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Sister-Bear FoundationAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Turn CenterAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
The Salvation ArmyAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$5,000
Randall County 4-H Parent Booster'sCanyon, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Special Olympics Texas-PanhandleAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Cenikor AmarilloAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Guyon Saunders Resource CenterAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Eveline's Sunshine CottageAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Eveline Rivers ProjectAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$5,000
Harrington Cancer FoundationAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$3,500
Amarillo Area CASAAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$3,000
Bridges to LifeHouston, TXOperational expenditure$3,000
Hope Choice Pregnancy CentersAmarillo, TXCapital expenditure$2,500
Heart Gallery of the Panhandle PlaiLubbock, TXOperational expenditure$2,500
Spectrum Support SocietyAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$2,500
Amarillo Botanical GardensAmarillo, TXOperational expenditures$2,500
Hutchinson County United WayBorger, TXOperational expenditures$2,500
A World for ChildrenAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$2,000
Lions High Plains Eyeglass ProgramAmarillo, TXOperational expenditure$2,000
Military Order of the Purple HeartAmarillo, TXOperating expenditure$1,000

About this foundation

Dr Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amarillo, Texas, administered in care of Amarillo National Bank Trustee, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Dr Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Dr Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $397K across 59 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Dr Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts Balliett Foundation give?

Texas (59 grants), per its latest filing.

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