Private foundation · EIN 75-2859064 · Amarillo, Texas · Housing

Frances E Maddox 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 23 grants paid, $296K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$296K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Panhandle Paws of HopeAmarillo, TXSupport$25K
The BridgeAmarillo, TXSupport$25K
The ParcAmarillo, TXSupport$20K
Eveline's Sunshine CottageAmarillo, TXSupport$18K
The Maverick Boys and Girls ClubAmarillo, TXSupport$16K
Amarillo Area CASAAmarillo, TXSupport$15K
Downtown Women's CenterAmarillo, TXSupport$15K
Life Challenge AmarilloAmarillo, TXSupport$15K
Pets Low Cost Spay & Neuter ClinicWichita Falls, TXSupport$15K
Wild West WildlifeAmarillo, TXSupport$15K
Amarillo SPCAAmarillo, TXSupport$13K
Friends of Aj SwopeAmarillo, TXSupport$13K
Family Support Services of AmarilloAmarillo, TXSupport$13K
Amarillo AngelsAmarillo, TXSupport$10K
Another Chance HouseAmarillo, TXSupport$10K
High Plains Food BankAmarillo, TXSupport$10K
Martha's HomeAmarillo, TXSupport$10K
Sharing Hope MinitryAmarillo, TXSupport$8,000
Don Harrington Discovery CenterAmarillo, TXSupport$7,500
The Turn CenterAmarillo, TXSupport$7,500
Transformation ParkAmarillo, TXSupport$6,000
Catholic Charities of the Texas PanAmarillo, TXSupport for interfaith hunger projec$5,000
Hope Lives HereAmarillo, TXSupport$5,000

About this foundation

Frances E Maddox Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amarillo, Texas, administered in care of American Housing Foundation, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Frances E Maddox Foundation 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 Frances E Maddox Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $296K across 23 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Frances E Maddox Foundation give?

Texas (23 grants), per its latest filing.

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