Greathouse Foundation
Historical FunderAbilene, Texas · EIN 75-2710208 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$767K
Organizations funded73
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$21.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DEWAYNE CHITWOOD |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 3739, ABILENE TX 79604 |
| Phone | 3256779121 |
| Form and materials | INFORMAL WRITTEN REQUEST |
| 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
9% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma University Foundation | Stillwater, OK | To support oklahoma university programs | $138,000 |
| West Texas Rehab Center | Abilene, TX | Support for therapy and other services and programs | $89,000 |
| Grover Nelson Park Zoological Foundation | Abilene, TX | Support of local zoo | $50,000 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | Abilene, TX | Support for troubled youth programs | $31,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support of youth guidance programs | $30,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Abilene, TX | Support of the all star classic fundraiser. | $25,700 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | Abilene, TX | Support of building athletic complex | $25,000 |
| Christian Service Center | Abilene, TX | Support for providing basic resources for needy children and their families | $20,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Abilene, TX | Support for programs to deliver meals to the elderly and shut ins and new kitchen | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Medical Care Miss | Abilene, TX | Medical support for the indigent | $20,000 |
| Breakfast on Beech Street | Abilene, TX | Provide meals for the homeless | $20,000 |
| Love & Care Ministries | Abilene, TX | Support of programs for the homeless | $20,000 |
| Camp Able | Buffalo Gap, TX | Support for operations | $20,000 |
| Noroc Inc | Abilene, TX | Support for programs for new opportunities for romanian orphaned children | $20,000 |
| Lake Brownwood Christian Retreat | Brownwood, TX | Support for christian camps ropes course | $20,000 |
| New Horizons | Abilene, TX | Support of children and families | $15,000 |
| Salvation Army | Abilene, TX | Support of homeless | $10,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Quantico, VA | To provide support for christmas programs for needy children | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Abilene, TX | Support of alzheimer's research | $7,500 |
| Abilene Zoological Society | Abilene, TX | Support of local zoo | $6,000 |
| Big Country Casa | Abilene, TX | Support for foster care | $5,000 |
| Abilene Industrial Foundation | Abilene, TX | Support of local industrial foundation | $5,000 |
| The Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | San Antonio, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Big Brothersister Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for mentoring programs | $5,000 |
| Tadsaw Inc | San Antonio, TX | Support training of service dogs for vetrans | $5,000 |
| Beyond Trafficking | Abilene, TX | Support for amanda house build | $5,000 |
| Stick Horses and Capes | Abilene, TX | Clay shoot | $5,000 |
| Day Nursery of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support of childcare for working families | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas | Austin, TX | Support of disabled | $5,000 |
| Big Country Airpower Inc | Abilene, TX | Support for local recreation | $5,000 |
| Disability Resources | Abilene, TX | Support of disabled | $5,000 |
| Serenity Foundation of Texas | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Expo Center of Taylor County | Abilene, TX | Support of local venue for various events | $5,000 |
| Faithworks of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for the underemployed | $5,000 |
| Abilene Philharmonic Guild | Abilene, TX | Support of the arts | $5,000 |
| Abilene Police Foundation | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Anson Jones Memorial Medical Foundation | Abilene, TX | Support for big country award gala | $5,000 |
| Friends for Life | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| New Beginnings Big Country | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $5,000 |
| Young Life Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support of local youth program | $5,000 |
| Noah Project | Abilene, TX | Support of victims of abuse | $5,000 |
| Kiwanis Club | Abilene, TX | Support of youth in the community | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $3,000 |
| Alliance for Women & Children | Abilene, TX | Support of children | $2,500 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support of children's hospital | $2,500 |
| First Christian Church | Abilene, TX | Support of church operations | $2,500 |
| Friends of Safety City | Abilene, TX | Support of safety education | $2,500 |
| Paramount Theater | Abilene, TX | Support of historical theater | $2,500 |
| Global Samaritan Resources | Abilene, TX | Support of disaster relief | $2,500 |
| Abilene Habitat for Humanity | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| Taylorjones Humane Society | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| Abilene Fly Fishers | Abilene, TX | Support for operations | $2,500 |
| Junior Achievement | Abilene, TX | Support for youth education | $2,500 |
| Abilene Crime Stoppers | Abilene, TX | Support of operations | $2,500 |
| Children's Miracle Network | Abilene, TX | Medical assistance for children | $2,500 |
| Cancer Services Network Inc | Abilene, TX | Support cancer services | $2,500 |
| Taylor County Livestock Assoc | Abilene, TX | Support for scholarships | $2,000 |
| Abilene Performing Arts Co in | Abilene, TX | Support of programs for the performing arts in the community | $2,000 |
| Callahan Co Nutrition Project | Baird, TX | Support for programs for the elderly and disabled | $2,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 73 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $767,200 | 73 |
| 2023 | $831,685 | 76 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512809349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2710208
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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