Gilliland Family Foundation
Gilliland Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Amarillo, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $60K.
Gilliland Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gilliland Family Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -36.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,125
- -28.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,682,432
- -9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gilliland Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Acts Community - More Church ($15K). Together the top 8 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gilliland Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2024) to $305K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acts Community - More Church Amarillo, TX | To replace the roof on the 817 s jackson facility. | $15,000 |
| Baptist Community Services Amarillo, TX | Funds are 100% used towards the snack shack program operating at all 4 high schools in amarillo providing hungry students with food. | $15,000 |
| Don Harrington Discovery Center Amarillo, TX | To Provide Funding for Roof Repairs. | $10,000 |
| The Bridge Amarillo, TX | To fund a new building project that will further their mission of empowering panhandle children. | $10,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony Inc Amarillo, TX | To Fund Symphony Kids Education Program. | $5,000 |
| Martha's Home Amarillo, TX | To fund the present needs future success program to help their residents go back to school to increase their earning potential. | $5,000 |
| Storybridge Inc Amarillo, TX | Fund Fairytale Theater Storybridge Live Event. | $2,500 |
| Vessel of Humanity & Compassion Inc Amarillo, TX | To provide educational support to students in the panhandle and surrounding areas. | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,682,432 | $87,610 | $254,249 | $65,000 | 8 | $234,623 | $59,844 | $135,246 |
| 2023 | $1,849,415 | $141,299 | $259,140 | $102,000 | 9 | $239,831 | $79,650 | $123,570 |
| 2022 | $1,948,263 | $130,359 | $547,651 | $222,379 | 11 | $510,164 | $53,370 | $136,237 |
| 2021 | $2,363,228 | $312,856 | $350,675 | $183,300 | 10 | $316,294 | $252,605 | $144,778 |
| 2020 | $2,399,250 | $263,385 | $494,478 | $305,000 | 6 | — | $169,020 | $149,410 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gilliland Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gilliland Family Foundation is led by Sandra Gilliland, Trustee & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sandra Gilliland
Trustee & President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Gilliland
Trustee, Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Hall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robin Gilliland
Trustee & Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Gilliland Estes
Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Estes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lori D'atri (2020–2022) — Trustee, Vice President & Secretary
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 Gilliland Family Foundation
How much does Gilliland Family Foundation give each year?
Gilliland Family Foundation gave $65K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $102K across 9 grants.
What is Gilliland Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gilliland Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Gilliland Family Foundation give grants?
Gilliland Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (8 grants).
Does Gilliland Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Gilliland Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gilliland Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gilliland Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Acts Community - More Church ($15,000), Baptist Community Services ($15,000) and Don Harrington Discovery Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gilliland Family Foundation?
Gilliland Family Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $235K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Gilliland Family Foundation?
Gilliland Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Amarillo, TX. It holds $1.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Gilliland Family Foundation's EIN?
Gilliland Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0181982. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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