Sollie Emmitt Mccreless & Lilla Marr Mccreless Foundation
Historical FunderShavano Park, Texas · EIN 74-1485541 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELAINE HUTZLER |
|---|---|
| Address | 3009 NAPIER PARK 102, SHAVANO PARK TX 78231 |
| Phone | 2104942620 |
| ELAINE@WAYNEBURGES.COM | |
| Form and materials | SUBMIT APPLICATION IN LETTER FORM WITH PROGRAM DESCRIPTION, BUDGET REQUIREMENTS AND PROOF OF 501(C)(3)STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS ARE LIMITED TO CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM CHRISTIAN MISSIONS AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION |
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
60% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Theological Seminary | Wilmore, KY | Mccreless chair of evangelism | $30,000 |
| Asbury University | Wilmore, KY | Fund for student scholarships | $20,000 |
| Reliant Mission | Orlando, FL | General fund | $12,000 |
| A Foundation of Theological Educati | Spring, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
| World Link Ministries | Dallas, TX | Leadership equip on field-centralsouth america | $3,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($19,400). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $89,400 | 8 |
| 2024 | $106,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $94,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610629349101001
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-1485541
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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