Amarillo Business Foundation
EIN 752859752Total Given 2016–2023
$1.7M
95 grants · $214K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$15K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
26%
balanced · 18/68 multi-year
repeat
$4.7M
Assets (2023)
68
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
AMARILLO BUSINESS FOUNDATION
Phone
(806) 358-7975
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
WRITTEN REQUESTS
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.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $233K | $4.9M | $142K | 13 |
| 2017 | $238K | $5.2M | $254K | 16 |
| 2018 | $249K | $4.6M | $241K | 15 |
| 2019 | N/A | $5.1M | $305K | N/A |
| 2020 | $245K | $5.3M | $213K | 15 |
| 2021 | $244K | $5.6M | $526K | 11 |
| 2022 | $268K | $4.4M | $20K | 14 |
| 2023 | $237K | $4.7M | $234K | 11 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 95 grants on record
Minimum
$100
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$15K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$50K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
MH
Mike Hughes
Director
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
WW
William T Ware
8+ yrs
President
Leadership
GR
George Raffkind
8+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
AM
Andrew Mitchell
8+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
LS
Lane Seliger
7 yrs
Director
BW
Benjamin Whittenburg
8+ yrs
Vice-Preside
LR
Louise Ross
8+ yrs
Executive Di
Grants Awarded (95 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Council | Amarillo, TX | $50,000 | PURCHASE OF BUILDING | 2023 |
| Kids Inc | Amarillo, TX | $50,000 | ROCKROSE SPORTS PARK | 2023 |
| Kids Inc | Amarillo, TX | $50,000 | ROCKROSE SPORTS PARK | 2022 |
| Amarillo Area Foudnation | Amarillo, TX | $39,000 | PANHANDLE GIVES | 2021 |
| Kids Inc | Amarillo, TX | $35,000 | FOOTBALL HELMETS | 2021 |
| Downtown Women'S Center | Amarillo, TX | $35,000 | BUILDING PROJECT | 2016 |
| Story Bridge | Amarillo, TX | $30,000 | CHILDREN'S BOOKS BANK | 2021 |
| Turn Center | Amarillo, TX | $30,000 | IT SYSTEM PROJECT | 2016 |
| Downtown Women'S Center | Amarillo, TX | $30,000 | RESTORE HAVEN HOUSE | 2018 |
| Meals on Wheels | Amarillo, TX | $28,000 | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | 2017 |
| Downtown Women'S Center | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | HAVEN HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS | 2020 |
| Life Challenge of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | DRILLING WATER WELL | 2020 |
| Southwest Ambucs | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | BUILD INCLUSIVE PARK CANYON | 2020 |
| Turn Center | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | COPIER/PRINTS/STUDY CARRELS | 2020 |
| High Plains Retreat | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | RENOVATE MAYS AUDITORIUM | 2021 |
| Junior Achievement of the High | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | JA BIZTOWN CONSTRUCTION | 2021 |
| Amarillo College Foundation | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | BLACK BOX THEATER LIGHTING | 2023 |
| Opportunity School | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | OUTDOOR CLASSROOM | 2023 |
| West Texas A&M University | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | SCHOLARSHIPS | 2016 |
| Heal the City | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | PHYSICIAN NURSE WORK STATION | 2017 |
| Kids Inc | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | A/C REPLACEMENT DUGGER SPORTSPLEX | 2017 |
| Another Chance House | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | RENOVATE/EXPAND VETERAN HOUSE | 2022 |
| Downtown Women'S Center | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | RENOVATE GRATITUDE HOUSE | 2022 |
| Faith City Mission | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | 3000 SQ FT ADDITION DOWNTOWN | 2022 |
| Family Support Services | Amarillo, TX | $25,000 | REMODEL 2209 SW 7TH | 2022 |