El & Ruth Torrance Memorial Trust #850600
Historical FunderWaco, Texas · EIN 74-6447246 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $26,570 and $46,090.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | COMMUNITY BANK AND TRUST |
|---|---|
| Address | 1900 WASHINGTON AVENUE, WACO TX 76703 |
| Phone | 2547531521 |
| Form and materials | NO PARTICULAR FORM IS REQUIRED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
33% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church | Waco, TX | Educational | $65,555 |
| Baylor Scott & White - Central Texas Foundation | Temple, TX | Educational | $46,090 |
| Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital | Tampa, FL | Educational | $46,090 |
| Christian Record Braille Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Educational | $34,883 |
| Methodist Children's Home | Waco, TX | Educational | $30,727 |
| Providence Health Center | Waco, TX | Educational | $30,727 |
| Christian Record Services | Lincoln, NE | Educational | $26,570 |
| Mclennan County Cardio-Pulmonary Foundation | Waco, TX | Educational | $15,363 |
| Austin Avenue Methodist Church | Waco, TX | Religous; listtotal 56346 | $11,262 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307,267 | 9 |
| 2023 | $272,176 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202541829349100914
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6447246
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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