John and Deborah Gillis Foundation
Invitation OnlySulphur Springs, Texas · EIN 82-5115039 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$386K
Organizations funded48
Typical grant$8,281
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,447 and $11,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Petty | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $18,598 |
| Cable Glenn | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $18,175 |
| Katie Tifft | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $16,062 |
| Daniel Corral | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $15,966 |
| Luke Ritter | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $15,000 |
| Zoe Crump | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $14,853 |
| Ian Westlund | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $14,448 |
| Jasmin Wade | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $13,905 |
| Keziah Sims | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $12,740 |
| Michelle Tijerin | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $12,011 |
| Brooklynn Shackleford | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $11,878 |
| Carter Owen | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $11,000 |
| Christian Gibreath | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $11,000 |
| Trista Flowers | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $10,763 |
| Zach Tiemeyer | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $10,706 |
| Kylie Clarke | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Valerie Timko | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $10,000 |
| Angel Mills | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,999 |
| Connor Bailey | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,975 |
| Dawson Carpenter | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,904 |
| Nick Cantillo | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,790 |
| Kendall Dobson | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,381 |
| Jagger Qualls | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $9,044 |
| Lauren Lewellen | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $8,474 |
| Addisyn Wall | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $8,281 |
| Cash Vititow | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $6,800 |
| Madison Martin | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $6,696 |
| Sharon Abrego | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $6,044 |
| Tomi Pirtle | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,996 |
| Makayla Mcpherson | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,690 |
| Landry Meskimen | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,073 |
| Mady Posey | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,068 |
| Nathan Andrews | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,038 |
| Mariana Ugalde | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,030 |
| Alli Crump | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,000 |
| Corde Mayo | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $5,000 |
| Rylie Carroll | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $4,447 |
| Katie Tiemeyer | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $4,255 |
| Aspen Lintz | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $3,011 |
| Akayshia Smith | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $2,419 |
| Rebekah Stanley | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $2,000 |
| Jackie Gomez | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $1,750 |
| Jolee Fox | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $1,741 |
| Karrigan Mcquay | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $1,009 |
| Valeria Gonzalez | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $846 |
| Sanay Diaz | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $513 |
| Jocelyn Ochoa | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $370 |
| Ashley Shipman | Sulphur Springs, TX | Grant funding for student scholarships | $134 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $385,883 | 48 |
| 2024 | $360,623 | 1 |
| 2023 | $404,677 | 47 |
| 2022 | $417,751 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621529349100612
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-5115039
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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