CT Herring Charitable Foundation
CT Herring Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Amarillo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $157K. Net investment income was $226K.
CT Herring Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: CT Herring Charitable Foundation gave $157K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $157K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $156,831
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $156,831
- +11.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $156,831
- Total assets
- $2,811,644
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who CT Herring Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Diocese of Amarillo ($157K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How CT Herring Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 101% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2020) to $178K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $157K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Amarillo Amarillo, TX | Catholic Education | $156,831 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,811,644 | $273,151 | $204,406 | $156,831 | 1 | $156,831 | $225,576 | $156,050 |
| 2024 | $2,741,726 | $270,149 | $183,281 | $140,466 | 1 | $140,466 | $227,334 | $149,244 |
| 2023 | $2,653,666 | $159,996 | $181,861 | $145,181 | 1 | $145,181 | $123,316 | $142,765 |
| 2022 | $2,676,943 | $-108,238 | $189,284 | $149,219 | 1 | $149,219 | $42,587 | $151,157 |
| 2021 | $2,969,750 | $557,585 | $245,407 | $178,067 | 2 | $178,067 | $65,736 | $166,461 |
| 2020 | $2,663,812 | $293,497 | $167,206 | $111,059 | 1 | — | $17,686 | $148,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, CT Herring Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CT Herring Charitable Foundation is led by C. C. Burgess, Chairman on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. C. Burgess
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 CT Herring Charitable Foundation
How much does CT Herring Charitable Foundation give each year?
CT Herring Charitable Foundation gave $157K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $140K across 1 grant.
How large is CT Herring Charitable Foundation?
CT Herring Charitable Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $157K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does CT Herring Charitable Foundation operate?
CT Herring Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is CT Herring Charitable Foundation's EIN?
CT Herring Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0548629. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work CT Herring Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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