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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Amarillo Area Foundation

    Summary

    The Amarillo Area Foundation is the only nonprofit community foundation serving the more than 400,000 people in the Texas Panhandle. As a leader in philanthropic, nonprofit, and community issues, the Foundation is a catalyzing force that addresses the community's most critical challenges by providing significant, shared and lasting results. The Amarillo Area Foundation has discreet focus areas of mental health, food insecurity, early childhood literacy, post-secondary attainment, digital equity, and access to childcare. Each cooperative grant program is catered to meet certain needs. Please visit the pages for each program on the Foundation's website to make the best decision for your organization. See here https://amarilloareafoundation.org/grants/

     

    History of Funding

    Previous awardees can be viewed here: https://www.aafannualreports.org/

    Additional Information

    The Foundation highly recommends that you contact their Grants Officer before you begin the application process. They can offer guidance that may save you time.

    Contacts

    Sarah Griffin

    Sarah Griffin
    801 S. Fillmore, Suite 700
    Amarillo, TX 79101
    806-376-4521
    806-373-3656

    Amarillo Area Foundation Staff

    Amarillo Area Foundation Staff
    801 S. Fillmore, Suite 700
    Amarillo, TX 79101
    806-376-4521
    806-373-3656
     

  • Eligibility Details

    To be eligible, an organization must hold a current tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. This includes traditional nonprofit agencies with current 501(c)(3) status, recognized government entities requesting funds for public charitable purchases, K-12 public schools, community/junior colleges, state colleges and universities, or faith-based organizations with projects that benefit the community at large. Funds must also be used for the benefit of residents within the top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle (Armstrong, Briscoe, Carson, Castro, Childress, Collingsworth, Dallam, Deaf Smith, Donley, Gray, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Hemphill, Hutchinson, Lipscomb, Moore, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Potter, Randall, Roberts, Sherman, Swisher, and Wheeler). Individuals are not eligible to receive grants from AAF.

    Deadline Details

    Application deadlines vary based upon program as detailed on the foundation website here https://amarilloareafoundation.org/application-deadlines/

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary as follows:

    • Discretionary: over $20,000
    • Catalyst: $2,500 to $20,000
    • CNS Pantex: $2,500 to $10,000
    • Pattern Panhandle Wind: $2,500 to $25,000
    • Women's Philanthropy Fund: $2,500 to $10,000
    • Louise Bowers Slentz Fund: up to $300,000 

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