Deette Zant Charitable Trust
Deette Zant Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. In 2025, it gave $1.7 million in grants to 12 charitable organizations, with recipients in Texas and Louisiana.
Deette Zant Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Deette Zant Charitable Trust gave $1.7M across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $142K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,700,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $141,667
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $29,436,214
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Deette Zant Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1701 W Illinois, Midland, TX 79701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Deette Zant Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midland Memorial Foundation ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 6% to recipients in Louisiana. The listed recipients were located in Midland, Dallas, and Metairie.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Deette Zant Charitable Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 443% 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
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midland Memorial Foundation Midland, TX | General Fund | $400,000 |
| Hillcrest School Midland, TX | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Trinity School Light the Way Midland, TX | General Fund | $250,000 |
| Centers for Children and Families Midland, TX | General Fund | $200,000 |
| Conservation Force Metairie, LA | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Turtle Creek Association Inc Dallas, TX | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Midland Childrens Rehabilitation Midland, TX | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Hospice of Midland Midland, TX | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Community Childrens Clinic Midland, TX | General Fund | $50,000 |
| Midland County Public Library Midland, TX | General Fund | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,436,214 | $597,720 | $1,742,294 | $1,700,000 | 12 | $1,700,000 | $329,662 | $383,538 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Deette Zant Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $384K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, family support, health and rehabilitation, hospice care, conservation, animal welfare, and services for older adults.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms: Centers for Children and Families says it works to improve quality of life through counseling, education, and supportive services; Hospice of Midland describes its work as care for patients and families; and Midland Children’s Rehabilitation says it provides rehabilitation services to children in the Permian Basin with neurologic or orthopedic needs. Turtle Creek Association describes its mission as preserving, protecting, and enhancing the Turtle Creek ecosystem and adjacent corridor. Other supported organizations include Conservation Force, Senior Life Midland, and Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals, whose stated missions concern wildlife conservation, addressing challenges related to aging, and animal shelter and care, respectively.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $1,700,000. Grant amounts ranged from $50,000 to $400,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $400,000 to Midland Memorial Foundation, $250,000 each to Hillcrest School and Trinity School Light the Way, and $200,000 to Centers for Children and Families. Other grants included $100,000 each to Conservation Force, Turtle Creek Association, Midland Children’s Rehabilitation, and Hospice of Midland. The listed grants were for general fund purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Clint Hurt was listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Deette Zant Charitable Trust is led by John Clint Hurt, Trustee on the 2025 filing — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Clint Hurt
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Deette Zant Charitable Trust
How much does Deette Zant Charitable Trust give each year?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust gave $1.7M across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Deette Zant Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $141,667, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Deette Zant Charitable Trust give grants?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Midland, TX (10 grants).
Does Deette Zant Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Deette Zant Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Deette Zant Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Midland Memorial Foundation ($400,000), Hillcrest School ($250,000) and Trinity School Light the Way ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Deette Zant Charitable Trust?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust reported $29.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $384K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Deette Zant Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including education, family support, health and rehabilitation, hospice care, conservation, animal welfare, and services for older adults. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Deette Zant Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Deette Zant Charitable Trust's EIN?
Deette Zant Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-6958809. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Deette Zant Charitable Trust 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Deette Zant Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/deette-zant-charitable-trust-morg_1b438e617801488a96e749fd5deacae8
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