Ledwell Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTexarkana, Texas · EIN 47-6636689 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $11,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
38% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas AM University - Texarkana | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,012,500 |
| Amanda W Lockey Foundation | Richland, MS | To support its charitable purpose. | $100,000 |
| The ArkLaTex 100 Club | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $71,537 |
| Literacy Council Bowie Miller Count | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $42,500 |
| Alzheimers Alliance Tri-State | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $35,000 |
| City of Texarkana AR | Texarkana, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $21,000 |
| Caddo Area Council BSA | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $20,000 |
| Temple Memorial Pediatric Center | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| Texarkana Symphony Orchestra | Texarkana, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $11,000 |
| Texarkana Arkansas School District | Texarkana, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $7,500 |
| Hospice of Texarkana Foundation | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Larry Sauls and Friends | Scurry, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarka | Texarkana, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church Texar | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church of DeKalb TX | DeKalb, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Fouke Arkansas School District | Fouke, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| Miss Texarkana Organization | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $5,000 |
| TISD Foundation | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $4,500 |
| Randy Sams Outreach Shelter | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,200 |
| Junior League of Texarkana | Texarkana, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| Rush Enterprises Foundation | New Braunfels, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $3,000 |
| St James Day School | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Grace House Ministries | Weatherford, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Brian Harris Foundation | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| CHAP Foundation | Marysville, PA | To support its charitable purpose. | $2,500 |
| Opportunities Inc | Texarkana, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $2,000 |
| BeLikeCJ Foundation | Ashdown, AR | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,500 |
| The Double D Foundation | Black Creek, GA | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,200 |
| Kiwanis Club of Texarkana | Indianapolis, IN | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| American Found for Suicide Preventi | New York, NY | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
| Queen City Church of God in Christ | Queen City, TX | To support its charitable purpose. | $1,000 |
The return also lists 27 grants to individuals ($1,129,379). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,527,816 | 58 |
| 2023 | $1,685,791 | 52 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349106707
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-6636689
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.