Gray-pampa Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker PAMPA, TX EIN: 75-6021715

Gray-Pampa Foundation Inc is an independent, non-operating private foundation established in 1954 in Texas. Based in Pampa, Texas, the foundation provides philanthropic support with a primary focus on library endeavors and aid to underserved and underprivileged populations.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-1.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$269K

+76.5% YoY

Grant Count

+193.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$6K

-39.8% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gray-pampa Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is directed primarily toward:

Library support — particularly the Lovett Memorial Library for operation of the local public library
Aid to underserved and underprivileged populations — including support for Pampa Meals on Wheels to provide meals for persons with limited ability to shop and purchase meals
Education — specifically STEM education through the WELL STEM Education Center to support educational needs of students in the area and improve STEM skills and knowledge
Philanthropy and religion — additional focus areas identified in foundation records

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$1,000 to $50,000

Average Grant

$11,000

Review Cycle

per year: July 1 and December 1

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Texas, with specific focus on Gray County communities including:

Pampa
Amarillo
Lefors
McLean

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.1M (100%)

States

Texas

Cities

AllisonAmarilloBookerBorgerBriscoeCanadianLeforsMcleanMiamiMobeetiePampaPanhandlePerrytonShamrockSkellytownSpearmanWellingtonWheelerWhite Deer

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $2,105,855 (as of most recent reporting)
Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year
Annual Revenue: $439,089 to $757,000 (depending on reporting year)
Annual Expenses: $194,458
Expense Ratio: 44.3% of total revenue spent on programs
EIN: 75-6021715
IRS Ruling Year: 1961

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,085,096	$2,105,855	$1,859,237
Revenue	$292,291	$439,089	$239,684
Expenses	$310,721	$194,458	$284,159
Qualifying Distributions	$268,873	$152,320	$242,992
Net Investment Income	$258,845	$406,861	$239,684
Distributable Amount	$241,873	$225,009	$236,612

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

126 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Pampa Youth & Community Center ($40,000), The Well Stem Education Center Inc ($30,256), Lovett Memorial Library Pampa ($20,061).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ALLISON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ALLISON, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,000
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL PAMPA, TX	OPERATIONS	$10,000
AMARILLO OPERA AMARILLO, TX	OPERATIONS	$10,000
BOOKER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BOOKER, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,000
BRISCOE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BRISCOE, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,000
CANADIAN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CANADIAN, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,000
CASA OF GRAY COUNTY PAMPA, TX	OPERATIONS	$5,000
CRUTCH RANCH VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT BORGER, TX	OPERATIONS	$2,000
FREEDOM MUSEUM USA PAMPA, TX	OPERATIONS	$16,000
GOLDEN SPREAD COUNCIL (BOY SCOUTS) AMARILLO, TX	OPERATIONS	$7,500

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by a volunteer board of trustees:

W. Wesley Green — Chairman
Doug Ware — Trustee
Anita Gullett — Trustee
Kenneth W. Fields — Trustee
Jay Johnson — Trustee

All board members serve without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
W WESLEY GREEN	CHAIRMAN	—	—
DOUG WARE	TRUSTEE	—	—
ANITA GULLETT	TRUSTEE	—	—
KENNETH W FIELDS	TRUSTEE	—	—
JAY JOHNSON	TRUSTEE	—	—

Contact Information

Phone: 806-669-3191
Mailing Address: PO Box 2436, Pampa, TX 79066-2436
Tax Deductibility: Contributions are tax-deductible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Gray-pampa Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's giving is directed primarily toward: • **Library support** — particularly the Lovett Memorial Library for operation of the local public library • **Aid to underserved and underprivileged populations** — including support for Pampa Meals on Wheels to provide meals for persons with limited ability to shop and purchase meals • **Education** — specifically STEM education through the WELL STEM Education Center to support educational needs of students in the area and improve STEM ski…

How do I apply for a grant from Gray-pampa Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Annual grants awarded: 15 grants in 2024 totaling approximately $152,000 • Historical grantmaking: 79 grants totaling $853,000 across available records (2016-2023) • Individual grant range: $1,000 to $50,000 • Average grant size: $11,000 • Median grant size: $6,000 • Grantmaking peaked in 2022 with $486,000 distributed across 42 grants • Annual giving has declined from $214,000 in 2020 to $152,000 in 2023 **Application Process:** • Two application deadlines per year: July …

Where does Gray-pampa Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation concentrates its grantmaking in Texas, with specific focus on Gray County communities including: • Pampa • Amarillo • Lefors • McLean

What size grants does Gray-pampa Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Gray-pampa Foundation Inc awarded 44 grants totaling $269K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Gray-pampa Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Gray-pampa Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.