Athens Thrift Store Inc
Athens Thrift Store Inc is a public charity based in Athens, Texas. Formed in 2010, it says it strengthens community nonprofit organizations through grants and distributions funded by selling donated goods.
Athens Thrift Store Inc at a glance
In short: Athens Thrift Store Inc gave $322K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $322,000
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -4.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,100
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $673,402
- -8.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Athens Thrift Store Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 350, Athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903) 675-3160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Athens Thrift Store Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Baptist Church Athens ($30K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes supporting charities in the Henderson County, Texas, area. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Athens Thrift Store Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 20 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $116K (2021) to $322K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $322K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Baptist Church Athens Athens, TX | — | $30,000 |
| Rock Hill Baptist Church Iron House Eustace, TX | — | $30,000 |
| Alzheimers Coalation of Henderson C Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| CASA of Trinity Valley Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Disciples Clinic Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| East Texas Crisis Center Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Faith in Action Outreach Inc Malakoff, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Family Peace Project Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Hend Co Comm PTRS Rainbow Room Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
| Henderson County Help Center Athens, TX | — | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $673,402 | $694,758 | $724,910 | $322,000 | 20 | — |
| 2023 | $732,516 | $644,419 | $702,691 | $307,000 | 21 | — |
| 2022 | $818,199 | $531,022 | $506,471 | $149,400 | 17 | — |
| 2021 | $819,827 | $474,951 | $414,983 | $115,500 | 20 | $85 |
| 2020 | $793,464 | $451,398 | $458,197 | $162,200 | 17 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its purpose is to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the community through grants and distributions derived from selling donated goods. It also describes providing funds to charities in the Henderson County area to promote community welfare.
The 2024 recipients include organizations serving varied needs. Faith in Action Outreach says it provides food, clothing, pharmacy assistance, and school supplies to people in need in Malakoff and surrounding areas. Family Peace Project says it provides resources to victims of domestic violence, and Disciples Clinic of Athens Texas says it offers low-cost basic health services to uninsured people or those unable to obtain them in Henderson County. CASA of Trinity Valley says it trains volunteer advocates for children in state custody in Anderson, Cherokee, and Henderson counties. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Athens Thrift Store reported 20 grants totaling $322,000. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $30,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest listed grants were $30,000 each to First Baptist Church Athens and Rock Hill Baptist Church Iron House. Grants of $15,000 each went to, among others, Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County, CASA of Trinity Valley, Disciples Clinic, East Texas Crisis Center, Faith in Action Outreach, Family Peace Project, Henderson County Help Center, Athens Samaritans Inc. Labor of Love, and Lila Lane Outreach. In His Hands Children’s Home also received $15,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Drew Douglas as president and Erin Quattlebaum as secretary. Directors listed are Dan Winfrey, Gary Coburn, Trish Villar, Milburn Chaney, and Annette Brown.
Athens Thrift Store Inc is led by Drew Douglas, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Drew Douglas
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Brown
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Winfrey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Milburn Chaney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Villar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Coburn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Quattlebaum
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Scott Hendrix (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kristen Brown (2020) — Director
- Former: Rick Brown (2020) — Director
- Former: Sue Lynn Trent (2020) — Director
- Former: Trish Ricketts (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Athens Thrift Store Inc
How much does Athens Thrift Store Inc give each year?
Athens Thrift Store Inc gave $322K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $307K across 21 grants.
What is Athens Thrift Store Inc's typical grant size?
Athens Thrift Store Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,100, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Athens Thrift Store Inc give grants?
Athens Thrift Store Inc gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, TX (15 grants) and Malakoff, TX (2 grants).
Who are Athens Thrift Store Inc's largest grantees?
Athens Thrift Store Inc's largest 2024 grantees include First Baptist Church Athens ($30,000), Rock Hill Baptist Church Iron House ($30,000) and Alzheimers Coalation of Henderson C ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Athens Thrift Store Inc?
Athens Thrift Store Inc reported $673K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $695K.
What does Athens Thrift Store Inc fund?
The organization states that its purpose is to strengthen nonprofit organizations in the community through grants and distributions derived from selling donated goods. It also describes providing funds to charities in the Henderson County area to promote community welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Athens Thrift Store Inc?
Athens Thrift Store Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Athens Thrift Store Inc's EIN?
Athens Thrift Store Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2398317. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Athens Thrift Store Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/athens-thrift-store-inc-morg_b448d932b250408b998497bacc236b55
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