Deep Creek Foundation
Deep Creek Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $38K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $52K.
Deep Creek Foundation at a glance
In short: Deep Creek Foundation gave $52K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,551
- +216.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,364
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,102
- Total assets
- $38,420
- -44.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% 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 Deep Creek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Saba County Friends of Animals ($16K). Together the top 7 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Deep Creek Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Saba County Friends of Animals San Saba, TX | Support to continue the mission of the charity of rescuing and caring for pets in need. | $16,000 |
| 4ATX Foundation Austin, TX | To support the charity's mission of offering need-based soccer scholarships, expanding youth soccer programs, installing new fields and creating new programs. | $10,000 |
| Friends of San Saba Inc Marble Falls, TX | To support the charity's mission of protecting the san saba river. | $10,000 |
| Steelecroft Premier Search and Rescue Fort Mill, SC | To help prepare and equip the search and rescue teams with vital tools for future deployments. | $5,102 |
| Pease Park Conservancy Austin, TX | Pease park conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make austin's first public park valuable and unique. The conservancy works to restore, enhance and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all. | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of San Saba County San Saba, TX | Support the charity's mission to enhance the community life of san saba through program and activities in support of education, recreation, culture, and historic preservation. | $3,000 |
| Compassion International Colorado Springs, CO | To support the charity's mission of being child advocates dedicated to releasing children from poverty. | $2,449 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,420 | $25,000 | $56,089 | $51,551 | 7 | $51,551 | $1,488 |
| 2024 | $69,509 | $50,000 | $20,081 | $16,283 | 3 | $16,283 | $2,877 |
| 2023 | $39,913 | $60,000 | $20,087 | $20,000 | 3 | $20,022 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deep Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Deep Creek Foundation is led by Sam Hv Abell, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sam Hv Abell
President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy G. Abell
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristyn G. Abell
Vice President
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Deep Creek Foundation
How much does Deep Creek Foundation give each year?
Deep Creek Foundation gave $52K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 3 grants.
What is Deep Creek Foundation's typical grant size?
Deep Creek Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,102, and its average grant was $7,364, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deep Creek Foundation give grants?
Deep Creek Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Saba, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Deep Creek Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Deep Creek Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Deep Creek Foundation's largest grantees?
Deep Creek Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include San Saba County Friends of Animals ($16,000), 4ATX Foundation ($10,000) and Friends of San Saba Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deep Creek Foundation?
Deep Creek Foundation reported $38K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Deep Creek Foundation's EIN?
Deep Creek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3244553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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