Private foundation · EIN 74-3003293 · Gatesville, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund

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: 42 grants paid, $1.6M total, median $14K. 74% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$1.6M
Median grant
$14K
Stays in TX
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$23M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Lord's Work IncWaco, TXGeneral operations$350K
Christ the King ChurchWaco, TXGeneral operations$210K
Lifeline Christian MissionWesterville, OHGeneral operations$140K
Chihuahuan Connection - Rick Caywood MinistriesWaco, TXGeneral operations: in-kind donations of rice & beans$107K
Mission WacoWaco, TXGeneral operations$95K
Friends for LifeWaco, TXGeneral operations$60K
Ignited ChurchLavonia, GAGeneral operations$60K
American Family AssociationTupelo, MSGeneral operations$50K
American Family RadioTupelo, MSGeneral operations$50K
Council for Life Central TexasDallas, TXGeneral operations$50K
Discipleship UnlimitedGatesville, TXGeneral operations$50K
Legacy Global FoundationMesa, AZGeneral operations$50K
Eagle Christian AcademyWaco, TXGeneral operations$44K
Gatesville Care CenterGatesville, TXGeneral operations$25K
Great Texas Balloon RaceLongview, TXGeneral operations$25K
Ron Paul InstituteClute, TXGeneral operations$25K
The Institute for Political EconomyOttawa, CAGeneral operations$25K
Nightline Christian AdoptionsWaco, TXGeneral operations$20K
Maqor MinistriesWaco, TXGeneral operations$20K
Together for GoodWaco, TXGeneral operations$20K
Archway of HopeWaco, TXGeneral operations$15K
Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central TexasWaco, TXGeneral operations$13K
Gatesville IsdGatesville, TXGeneral operations$11K
Counter Culture MinistriesFranklin, TXGeneral operations$10K
For the ChildrenWaco, TXGeneral operations$10K
Oglesby IsdOglesby, TXScholarship fund$10K
National Balloon ClassicIndianola, IAGeneral operations$8,000
Tarleton State UniversityStephenville, TXScholarship fund$5,387
Arc of McLennan CountyWaco, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Balloon Federation of AmericaIndianola, IAGeneral operations$5,000
Fuzzy Friends RescueWaco, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Meals on WheelsWaco, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Rick Caywood MististryCrawford, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Texas A&m FoundationCollege Station, TXScholarship fund$5,000
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Charlie's Wags and WhiskersGatesville, TXGeneral operations$5,000
Central Texas CollegeKilleen, TXGeneral operations$4,000
Natchez Balloon FestivalNatchez, MSGeneral operations$2,500
Houston MethodistHouston, TXGeneral operations$1,240
City of DibollDiboll, TXGeneral operations$296
Air Services of MississippiMcComb, MSGeneral operations$252
City of LeesvilleLeesville, LAGeneral operations$222

By state: Texas 31 · Ohio 1 · Mississippi 4 · Georgia 1 · Arizona 1 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund is a private grantmaking foundation in Gatesville, Texas, administered in care of Ronnie Glaesmann, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund 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 Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.6M across 42 grants, a median of $14K.

Where does Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund give?

Texas (31 grants), Ohio (1 grants), Mississippi (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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