Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation
The purpose of the organization is to provide knowledge and understanding of economics, matters of public concern, finance, education, and training, and problems of minority groups thereby promoting the economy and quality of life in abilene, Texas.
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation at a glance
In short: Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $182K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $182,434
- -27.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $45,609
- -63.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $21,492
- Total assets
- $587,390
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Abilene Regional Growth Alliance ($134K). Together the top 4 received $182K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2019) to $297K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $182K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abilene Regional Growth Alliance Abilene, TX | Program Support | $133,500 |
| Abilene Chamber of Commerce Abilene, TX | Program Support | $28,250 |
| City of Abilene Texas Abilene, TX | Program Support | $14,734 |
| Center for Contemporary Arts Abilene, TX | City Sidewalks | $5,950 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $587,390 | $227,921 | $211,608 | $182,434 | 4 | $16,474 |
| 2024 | $557,889 | $271,646 | $262,290 | $251,575 | 2 | $4,852 |
| 2023 | $510,419 | $372,393 | $395,691 | $297,100 | 2 | $6,930 |
| 2022 | $517,624 | $366,042 | $255,864 | $244,250 | 2 | $12,704 |
| 2021 | $450,487 | $95,301 | $76,122 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $388,762 | $136,971 | $187,828 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $440,121 | $436,691 | $709,021 | $42,433 | 2 | $10,397 |
About Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation is a public charity, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $587K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $182K. Net investment income was $16K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation is led by Douglas Peters, President An on the 2025 filing; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas Peters
President An
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsi Mangrem
Chair
Secretarytreasurer → Chair Elect, 2024
Chair Elect → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Jay
Past Chair
Chair Elect → Chair, 2024
Chair → Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Williamson
CFO
Vice President Administration → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Benham
Chair-Elect
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Bailey
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Doug Peters (2019–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Laura Moore (2020–2024) — Past Chair
- Former: Marshall Morris (2019–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Mike Fernandez (2021–2022) — Chair Elect
- Former: Darrin Black (2019–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Seaton Higginbotham (2019–2020) — Past Chair
- Former: Scott Hibbs (2019) — Past Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation
How much does Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation give each year?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation gave $182K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $252K across 2 grants.
What is Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation's typical grant size?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $21,492, and its average grant was $45,609, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation give grants?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (4 grants).
Does Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (3 grants).
How large is Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation reported $587K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN?
Abilene Chamber of Commerce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7248959. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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