C J and Syble Fowlston Charitable Trust
Historical FunderAmarillo, Texas · EIN 75-6281596 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MIKE CONNOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 51259, AMARILLO TX 791241259 |
| Phone | 8063557640 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUESTS BY 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS STATING NEED & USE OF FUNDS. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINE. NOTICE OF APPROVAL OR REJECTION USUALLY SENT QUARTERLY. |
| Restrictions | LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE TOP 20 COUNTIES OF THE TEXAS PANHANDLE EXEMPT UNDER IRC SEC. 501(C)(3). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle Plains Historical Society | Canyon, TX | Operations | $35,000 |
| Kids Inc | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $25,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| The Leaders Readers Network | Canyon, TX | Operations | $15,000 |
| The Bridge | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $15,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $15,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Golden Spread Council Boy Scouts of America | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| 7 Star Therapeutic Riding Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Tribune | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Faith City Mission | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Chance House | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Area Rotary Baseball League | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Panhandle of Texas Lions Foundation | Wheeler, TX | Capital | $7,000 |
| Amarillo Habitat for Humanity | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $7,000 |
| Opportunity School | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $5,000 |
| Panhandle Breast Health | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Young Life of Amarillo | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Cactus Nazarene Ministry | Cactus, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Senior Citizens Association | Amarillo, TX | Capital | $5,000 |
| Amarillo College Foundation | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Botanical Gardens | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Opera of the Plains | Canyon, TX | Capital | $4,000 |
| Amarillo Opera | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $4,000 |
| Lone Star Ballet | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $3,500 |
| High Plains Public Radio | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $3,500 |
| Amarillo Symphony | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $3,500 |
| Window on a Wider World | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $3,000 |
| Ceta Canyon Camp & Retreat Center | Happy, TX | Capital | $3,000 |
| Hidden Falls Ranch | Wayside, TX | Capital | $3,000 |
| The Citadelle Art Museum | Canadian, TX | Capital | $2,500 |
| Refugee Language Project | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $2,500 |
| Harrington Cancer Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $2,500 |
| Texas Archeological Society | San Marcos, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
| Turn Center | Amarillo, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $307,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $288,000 | 37 |
| 2023 | $301,250 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621249349101677
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6281596
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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