Baxley Foundation
Baxley Foundation is a private foundation based in Frisco, Texas. It reported 17 grants totaling $177,500 in 2024. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Baxley Foundation at a glance
In short: Baxley Foundation gave $178K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Arkansas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,500
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,441
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,844,278
- +2.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Baxley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3887 Broadmoor Way, Frisco, TX 75033
Phone: (214) 232-3123
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Baxley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Central Arkansas Foundation Inc ($36K). Together the top 10 received $159K.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Arkansas (40%), Maryland (21%), and Texas (19%), followed by Idaho (7%) and North Carolina (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in Georgia and Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Baxley Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $150K (2021) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Arkansas Foundation Inc Conway, AR | General Fund | $36,000 |
| Gigi's Playhouse Anapolis Annapolis, MD | General Fund | $35,000 |
| The Call Little Rock, AR | General Fund | $35,000 |
| Genesis Center North Texas Kaufman, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Warren Wilson College Swannanoa, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Prestonwood Christian Academy Plano, TX | General Fund | $9,000 |
| Abiding Love Charities St Simons Island, GA | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Prince of Peace Catholic School Plano, TX | General Fund | $7,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Saint Michael's Episcopal Cathedral Boise, ID | General Fund | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,844,278 | $246,508 | $203,501 | $177,500 | 17 | $181,120 | $227,003 | $110,351 |
| 2023 | $1,801,271 | $104,120 | $190,947 | $164,500 | 17 | $170,290 | $83,835 | $106,232 |
| 2022 | $1,888,098 | $101,697 | $189,159 | $153,000 | 14 | $158,470 | $75,478 | $110,829 |
| 2021 | $1,975,560 | $255,492 | $181,123 | $150,000 | 15 | $154,973 | $222,775 | $121,246 |
| 2020 | $1,901,191 | $105,966 | $196,090 | $164,500 | 18 | — | $76,860 | $106,466 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Baxley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, organizations serving children and youth in foster care, a shelter for homeless and abused women and children, and a college. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $177,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $36,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants included $36,000 to the University of Central Arkansas Foundation Inc.; $35,000 each to Gigi’s Playhouse Annapolis and The CALL; and $10,000 each to Genesis Center North Texas and Warren Wilson College. The listed grants were designated for general funds.
The University of Central Arkansas Foundation says it secures and manages private funds to support the university. The CALL says it educates, equips, and encourages the Christian community to support children and youth in foster care. Genesis Center North Texas describes its mission as providing shelter for homeless and abused women and children. Warren Wilson College describes an approach integrating academics, work, and community engagement.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David A. Baxley as director and chairman; Danna Baxley as director and president; Mellissa McElhinny as director and treasurer; and Rebekah Bennett as director and secretary. Other listed directors are Danny Lewis Baxley, Tracy Baxley Lewis, Paul Lloyd Baxley, Tara M. Ausbrooks, Daniel P. Baxley, and Jessica N. Rintala.
Baxley Foundation is led by Danna Baxley, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Danna Baxley
Director & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David A. Baxley
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel P. Baxley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Lewis Baxley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica N. Rintala
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mellissa McElhinny
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lloyd Baxley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Bennett
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara M. Ausbrooks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Baxley Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Baxley Foundation
How much does Baxley Foundation give each year?
Baxley Foundation gave $178K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $165K across 17 grants.
What is Baxley Foundation's typical grant size?
Baxley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,441, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Baxley Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Baxley Foundation give grants?
Baxley Foundation's top state is Arkansas, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (21%) and Texas (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boise, ID (3 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Baxley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Baxley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Baxley Foundation's largest grantees?
Baxley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Central Arkansas Foundation Inc ($36,000), Gigi's Playhouse Anapolis ($35,000) and The Call ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Baxley Foundation?
Baxley Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $181K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Baxley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a university foundation, organizations serving children and youth in foster care, a shelter for homeless and abused women and children, and a college. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Baxley Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Baxley Foundation's EIN?
Baxley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5629311. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Baxley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Baxley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/baxley-foundation-morg_2bd14f01c557476ca8314b39c8781360
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