How to apply
Written requests Contact: Amarillo Business Foundation, Po Box 389, Amarillo, Tx, 8063587975 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Funds are contributed to organizations for the purpose of improving or constructing buildings in potter and randall county that improve the greater amarillo area. Funds are also provided for area scholarship programs and general charitable purposes.
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
12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids IncAmarillo, TX | Rockrose sports park | $50K |
| Guyon Saunders Resource CenterAmarillo, TX | Homeless day center | $40K |
| Buckner Children and Family ServiceDallas, TX | Arbors building | $25K |
| The BridgeAmarillo, TX | New facility | $25K |
| Opportunity SchoolAmarillo, TX | Bus barn | $20K |
| Don Harrington Discovery CenterAmarillo, TX | Chiller-east wing of building | $15K |
| United WayAmarillo, TX | Contribution | $15K |
| Amarillo SymphonyAmarillo, TX | Equipment | $10K |
| Amarillo Tri State ExpositionAmarillo, TX | Remodel amarillo national center | $10K |
| Golden Spread BoyscoutsAmarillo, TX | Stem programming | $10K |
| Panhandle PBSAmarillo, TX | Digital infrastructure/streaming | $10K |
| High Plains Food BankAmarillo, TX | Food purchases | $7,000 |
About this foundation
Amarillo Business Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Amarillo, Texas, tax-exempt since 1999. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Amarillo Business Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written requests Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Amarillo Business Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $237K across 12 grants, a median of $15K.
Where does Amarillo Business Foundation give?
Texas (12 grants), per its latest filing.
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