Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
The Glaser Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Bonham, Texas. It supports community and children’s benefit, church ministries, and educational and cultural opportunities, including scholarships for post-secondary students.
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Glaser Family Charitable Foundation gave $111K across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,874
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- -5.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,132
- +33.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $870,956
- -11.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (7 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to contact Cynthia Bankston and submit a letter stating the applicant’s background and goals, a high school or college transcript, and references; letters of recommendation are optional. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists no deadline.
- Deadline
- The filing lists no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Cynthia Bankston
Mailing address: 1200 Ranch Dr, Bonham, TX 75418
Phone: (903) 583-4241
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
Who Glaser Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fannin County Childrens Center ($22K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
283 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 283 grants of 283 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Bonham, Texas. In 2025, 79% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients and 16% went to Oklahoma recipients; smaller shares went to Kentucky and Vermont. Its scholarship filing states that 80% of students are to be from Fannin County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Glaser Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 47 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $815; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2024) to $151K (2022). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fannin County Childrens Center Bonham, TX | Childrens Benefit | $21,657 |
| Chisolm Heights Baptist Church Mustang, OK | Church Ministries | $10,000 |
| CWTX Bonham, TX | Community | $8,244 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Scholarships | $6,500 |
| Creative Arts Center Bonham, TX | Community | $5,000 |
| CULTIV8COMMUNITY Paris, TX | Community | $5,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,300 |
| Oklahoma State University Stillwater, OK | Scholarships | $4,200 |
| Austin College Sherman, TX | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Paris Jr College Paris, TX | Scholarships | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $870,956 | $153,605 | $264,846 | $110,874 | 52 | $110,524 | $135,038 |
| 2024 | $985,528 | $158,638 | $246,217 | $87,661 | 55 | $87,661 | $141,905 |
| 2023 | $1,074,781 | $180,905 | $277,962 | $94,833 | 62 | $94,833 | $156,546 |
| 2022 | $1,180,537 | $874,445 | $296,513 | $150,713 | 60 | $150,713 | $136,587 |
| 2021 | $591,619 | $227,703 | $256,265 | $110,500 | 54 | $110,500 | $210,740 |
| 2020 | $611,212 | $153,734 | $262,490 | $108,493 | 59 | — | $99,591 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated aims include strengthening educational and cultural opportunities, protecting children’s health, and supporting Christian ministries. Its 2025 grants included support for children’s services, community organizations, churches, and scholarships.
Examples among its grantees include Fannin County Childrens Center, whose mission is to promote safety and improve the lives of abused and neglected children, and Cultiv8Community, which describes its work as spanning community building, environmental education, respite opportunities, accessible housing, poverty awareness, habitat restoration, outdoor life experiences, and food security. An individual recipient Baptist University describes its mission as integrating biblical faith and learning, while Austin College says its mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 52 grants totaling $110,874. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $21,657, with a median grant of $1,000. Larger awards included $21,657 to Fannin County Childrens Center for children’s benefit, $10,000 to Chisolm Heights Baptist Church for church ministries, $8,244 to CWTX for community purposes, and $6,500 to Texas Tech University for scholarships. Other notable scholarship grants included $4,800 to an individual recipient Baptist University, $4,200 to Oklahoma State University, and $4,000 to Austin College.
The foundation also has a student scholarship program for post-secondary education. Program information describes eligibility for students with a 2.0 GPA or higher, awards paid to colleges for tuition and related expenses, and reapplication each semester. At least 80% of scholarships are designated for students from Fannin County. One program listing gives an award range of approximately $300.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Cynthia A. Bankston as executive director, Daniel R. Glaser as secretary, and Elaina L. Barron and Beth Porter as associate directors.
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation is led by Cynthia A. Bankston, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cynthia A. Bankston
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$82K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Beth Porter
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel R. Glaser
Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaina L. Barron
Associate Director
On filings since 2020
4 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Cynthia a Bankston (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation gave $111K across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $88K across 55 grants.
What is Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,132, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glaser Family Charitable Foundation that year got $815 on average.
Where does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Bonham, TX (18 grants), Sherman, TX (3 grants) and Paris, TX (2 grants).
Does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 52 grants with a stated purpose on Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (23 grants), "Community" (14 grants) and "Childrens Benefit" (6 grants).
Who are Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fannin County Childrens Center ($21,657), Chisolm Heights Baptist Church ($10,000) and CWTX ($8,244), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($10,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Glaser Family Charitable Foundation?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation reported $871K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $154K.
What does Glaser Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aims include strengthening educational and cultural opportunities, protecting children’s health, and supporting Christian ministries. Its 2025 grants included support for children’s services, community organizations, churches, and scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glaser Family Charitable Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to contact Cynthia Bankston and submit a letter stating the applicant’s background and goals, a high school or college transcript, and references; letters of recommendation are optional. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2941896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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