Design Inspirations
Design Inspirations' primary exempt purpose is to raise funds through various fundraising activities and donate those funds to various local organizations that provide services and programs to women and children.
Design Inspirations at a glance
In short: Design Inspirations gave $201K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $201,000
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,250
- +14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,250
- Total assets
- $346,498
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Design Inspirations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gill Children's Services ($90K). Together the top 4 received $201K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Design Inspirations gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2022) to $206K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $201K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gill Children's Services Fort Worth, TX | For normal operating needs and expenses to benefit these entities for their philanthropic efforts. Design inspirations chooses beneficiaries annually and grants are not requested. | $90,000 |
| Breakthrough Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | For normal operating needs and expenses to benefit these entities for their philanthropic efforts. Design inspirations chooses beneficiaries annually and grants are not requested. | $90,000 |
| Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Aledo, TX | For normal operating needs and expenses to benefit these entities for their philanthropic efforts. Design inspirations chooses beneficiaries annually and grants are not requested. | $10,500 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Fort Worth, TX | For normal operating needs and expenses to benefit these entities for their philanthropic efforts. Design inspirations chooses beneficiaries annually and grants are not requested. | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $346,498 | $231,919 | $212,331 | $201,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $329,110 | $221,247 | $183,123 | $175,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $289,286 | $178,839 | $212,991 | $206,000 | 4 |
| 2022 | $322,938 | $283,597 | $127,602 | $121,000 | 4 |
| 2021 | $175,068 | $159,109 | $74,000 | — | — |
| 2020 | $81,834 | $41,804 | $101,000 | — | — |
About Design Inspirations
Based on IRS filings
Design Inspirations is a public charity, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $346K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $201K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Design Inspirations is led by Paige Pate, Chairman of the Board & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paige Pate
Chairman of the Board & President
Vice Chrm & Vice President of Designs → Chairman of the Board & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Adams
Vice President of Finance
Vice President of Finance → Vice President of Finance, Arrangements & Treasurer, 2022
Vice President of Finance, Arrangements & Treasurer → Vice President of Finance, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Wright
Vice President of Speaker
Vice President of Reservat → Vice President of Speaker, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Duffy Bloemendal
Vice President of Underwri
Vice President of Speaker → Vice President of Underwriting, 2022
Vice President of Underwriting → Vice President of Underwri, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Senter
Vice President of Publicit
Vice President of Publicit → Vice President of Publicity & Media, 2022
Vice President of Publicity & Media → Vice President of Publicit, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Prowse
Vice President of Designer
Advisory Director of Speaker → Vice President of Designers, 2021
Vice President of Designers → Vice President of Designer, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Drez
Vice President of Underwri
Vice President of Underwri → Vice President of Underwriting, 2022
Vice President of Underwriting → Vice President of Underwri, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katy Oliver
Vice Chrm & Vice President P
Vice Chrm & Vice President → Vice Chrm, Vice President Preview Party & Invites, 2022
Vice Chrm, Vice President Preview Party & Invites → Vice Chrm & Vice President P, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura High
Secretary
Vice President of Preview → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jen Appleman
Vice President of Voluntee
Vice President of Voluntee → Vice President of Volunteers, 2024
Vice President of Volunteers → Vice President of Voluntee, 2025
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debbie Horton (2020) — Vice President of Volunteers
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 Design Inspirations
How much does Design Inspirations give each year?
Design Inspirations gave $201K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $175K across 4 grants.
What is Design Inspirations's typical grant size?
Design Inspirations's median grant in 2025 was $50,250, and its average grant was $50,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Design Inspirations give grants?
Design Inspirations gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (3 grants).
Does Design Inspirations give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Design Inspirations's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Design Inspirations?
Design Inspirations reported $346K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $232K.
What is Design Inspirations's EIN?
Design Inspirations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2662150. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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