The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund
Invitation OnlyGatesville, Texas · EIN 74-3003293 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.6M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$12,500
Total assets$24.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
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
24% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lord's Work Inc | Waco, TX | General operations | $350,000 |
| Christ the King Church | Waco, TX | General operations | $210,000 |
| Lifeline Christian Mission | Westerville, OH | General operations | $140,000 |
| Chihuahuan Connection - Rick Caywood Ministries | Waco, TX | General operations: in-kind donations of rice & beans | $106,526 |
| Mission Waco | Waco, TX | General operations | $95,000 |
| Friends for Life | Waco, TX | General operations | $60,000 |
| Ignited Church | Lavonia, GA | General operations | $60,000 |
| American Family Association | Tupelo, MS | General operations | $50,000 |
| American Family Radio | Tupelo, MS | General operations | $50,000 |
| Council for Life Central Texas | Dallas, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Discipleship Unlimited | Gatesville, TX | General operations | $50,000 |
| Legacy Global Foundation | Mesa, AZ | General operations | $50,000 |
| Eagle Christian Academy | Waco, TX | General operations | $43,572 |
| Gatesville Care Center | Gatesville, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Great Texas Balloon Race | Longview, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| Ron Paul Institute | Clute, TX | General operations | $25,000 |
| The Institute for Political Economy | Ottawa, CA | General operations | $25,000 |
| Nightline Christian Adoptions | Waco, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Maqor Ministries | Waco, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Together for Good | Waco, TX | General operations | $20,000 |
| Archway of Hope | Waco, TX | General operations | $15,000 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Central Texas | Waco, TX | General operations | $12,500 |
| Gatesville Isd | Gatesville, TX | General operations | $10,500 |
| Counter Culture Ministries | Franklin, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| For the Children | Waco, TX | General operations | $10,000 |
| Oglesby Isd | Oglesby, TX | Scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| National Balloon Classic | Indianola, IA | General operations | $8,000 |
| Tarleton State University | Stephenville, TX | Scholarship fund | $5,387 |
| Arc of Mclennan County | Waco, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Balloon Federation of America | Indianola, IA | General operations | $5,000 |
| Fuzzy Friends Rescue | Waco, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Waco, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rick Caywood Mististry | Crawford, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | Scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Charlie's Wags and Whiskers | Gatesville, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Central Texas College | Killeen, TX | General operations | $4,000 |
| Natchez Balloon Festival | Natchez, MS | General operations | $2,500 |
| Houston Methodist | Houston, TX | General operations | $1,240 |
| City of Diboll | Diboll, TX | General operations | $296 |
| Air Services of Mississippi | Mccomb, MS | General operations | $252 |
| City of Leesville | Leesville, LA | General operations | $222 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,604,995 | 42 |
| 2023 | $2,486,100 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106270
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-3003293
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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