Abilene Nursing Education Foundation
To provide funds for scholarships and to strengthen the academic program at Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing.
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Abilene Nursing Education Foundation gave $6.0M across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,975,237
- +2903.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $1,991,746
- +901.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,927,173
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Abilene Nursing Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was McMurry University ($2.9M). Together the top 3 received $6.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 7 (57%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Abilene Nursing Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 3002% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2019) to $6.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McMurry University Abilene, TX | To provide nursing education | $2,927,173 |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | To provide nursing education | $2,927,173 |
| Patty Hanks Shelton School of Nursing Abilene, TX | To provide nursing education | $120,891 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $31,087 | $5,975,237 | $5,975,237 | 3 | $31,087 |
| 2022 | $5,944,150 | $141,404 | $198,954 | $198,954 | 1 | $141,404 |
| 2021 | $6,271,226 | $111,654 | $191,732 | $191,732 | 1 | $111,654 |
| 2020 | $5,209,438 | $192,644 | $192,624 | $192,624 | 1 | $192,644 |
| 2019 | $5,102,892 | $448,838 | $6,220 | $6,220 | 1 | $448,838 |
About Abilene Nursing Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation is a public charity, based in Abilene, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $6.0M. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation is led by Sandra Harper, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Sandra Harper
Chairperson
Chairman → Chairwoman, 2022
Chairwoman → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Holland
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Bruntmyer
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Chris McNair (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jim Hunt (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Jodie McGaughey (2019) — Trustee
- Former: Lisa Williams (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Nursing Education Foundation
How much does Abilene Nursing Education Foundation give each year?
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation gave $6.0M across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $199K across 1 grant.
What is Abilene Nursing Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,927,173, and its average grant was $1,991,746, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Abilene Nursing Education Foundation give grants?
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Abilene, TX (3 grants).
Does Abilene Nursing Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Abilene Nursing Education Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To provide nursing education" (3 grants).
What is Abilene Nursing Education Foundation's EIN?
Abilene Nursing Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1163876. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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