Private foundation · EIN 71-6212572 · Amarillo, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Et Ellen Connie Bichsel Memorial Tr Ust

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $63K total, median $63K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$63K
Median grant
$63K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Diocese of AmarilloAmarillo, TXOrganization support$63K

About this foundation

Et Ellen Connie Bichsel Memorial Tr Ust is a private grantmaking foundation in Amarillo, Texas, administered in care of Whitney Wells, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Et Ellen Connie Bichsel Memorial Tr Ust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Et Ellen Connie Bichsel Memorial Tr Ust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $63K across 1 grants, a median of $63K.

Where does Et Ellen Connie Bichsel Memorial Tr Ust give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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