Private foundation · EIN 31-6681322 · Temple, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

John Hood@garner and Martha Alleen Weatherford Garner Charitable

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Texas. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $23K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $198K total, median $23K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas. Stated restrictions: Any 501(c) (3) organization limited to availibility of required distributions

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$198K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.5M

How to apply

Request submission letter stating the exempt function, needs, financial statement, detail of what the funds requested will be used. Contact: Carolyn Williams Richard Williams, 11121 Whiterock Dr, Temple, Tx, 2547749308 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Any 501(c) (3) organization limited to availibility of required distributions

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Mary Hardin-BaylorBelton, TXPrivate christian university - general support$100K
Baylor Scott and White Central Texas FoundationTemple, TXPublic charity - health care for community$33K
Our Hospice HouseBelton, TXPublic charity - hospice care$25K
Temple College FoundationTemple, TXPublic charity - educational scholarships & aid to students$20K
Temple Community ClinicTemple, TXPublic charity - health & well being for community members$10K
Salvation ArmyTemple, TXPublic charity - health & well being of families$10K

About this foundation

John Hood@garner and Martha Alleen Weatherford Garner Charitable is a private grantmaking foundation in Temple, Texas, administered in care of Wendell Williams, tax-exempt since 2003. 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 John Hood@garner and Martha Alleen Weatherford Garner Charitable accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Request submission letter stating the exempt function, needs, financial statement, detail of what the funds requested will be used. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does John Hood@garner and Martha Alleen Weatherford Garner Charitable give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $198K across 6 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does John Hood@garner and Martha Alleen Weatherford Garner Charitable give?

Texas (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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