Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable is a private foundation based in Kerrville, Texas. Its website says the foundation was founded in 2018 to provide scholarships to students planning to study geriatrics or eldercare in medical or social services fields.
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable at a glance
In short: Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable gave $215K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,463
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,588
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,037
- Total assets
- $3,337,608
- +9.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (88% 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 Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation accepts scholarship applications by email. Applicants can download the application from its website and submit it to the foundation by email. The filing states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that there is no submission deadline and that the foundation awards up to three scholarships per year.
- Deadline
- The filing states that there is no submission deadline and that the foundation awards up to three scholarships per year.
- Contact
Application contact: Randall T Johnson
Mailing address: 1130 Junction Hwy Ste 200, 1130 Junction Hwy Ste 200, Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: (830) 895-8028
Email: rtjohnson@ssbtexas.com
Website: https://www.gol-foundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Fdn of the TX Hill Countr ($100K). Together the top 6 received $207K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,970), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 49 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to California, and 3% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $215K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of the TX Hill Countr Kerrville, TX | Flood Relief Fund | $100,000 |
| American Red Cross Austin, TX | Flood Relief Fund | $50,000 |
| Southwestern College Foundation Chula Vista, CA | Nursing Scholarships | $21,476 |
| Alamo Colleges Foundation San Antonio, TX | Nursing Scholarships | $15,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $7,970 |
| Scholarships San Marcos, TX | Tuition and Fees | $6,037 |
| Scholarships Athens, OH | Nursing Scholarships | $5,437 |
| Scholarships The Woodlands, TX | Tuition and Fees | $5,427 |
| Scholarships San Antonio, TX | Nursing Scholarships | $2,666 |
| Scholarships Austin, TX | Nursing Scholarship | $1,220 |
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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 | $3,337,608 | $547,216 | $256,798 | $215,463 | 11 | $216,862 | $91,686 | $222,086 |
| 2024 | $3,047,190 | $377,199 | $246,455 | $211,040 | 11 | $212,485 | $170,276 | $206,384 |
| 2023 | $2,916,446 | $133,120 | $128,162 | $96,032 | 8 | $97,032 | $102,726 | $185,491 |
| 2022 | $2,917,418 | $128,752 | $212,263 | $178,064 | 14 | $179,481 | $97,636 | $193,662 |
| 2021 | $3,000,929 | $2,138,736 | $82,815 | $53,178 | 5 | $54,150 | $134,707 | $180,793 |
| 2020 | $933,149 | $876,924 | $34,260 | $28,221 | 3 | — | $3,811 | $4,799 |
| 2019 | $91,120 | $23,067 | $25,675 | $19,774 | 3 | — | — | $4,007 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable reported a distributable amount of $222K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as providing scholarships to deserving students planning to study geriatrics or eldercare in medical or social services fields. Its 2025 filing also lists grants for flood relief, nursing scholarships, tuition and fees, and reimbursements for rent, books, and parking.
Among its 2025 grantees, Southwestern College Foundation says it raises funds to support educational advancement at Southwestern College. Alamo Colleges Foundation says it provides post-secondary scholarships and other educational support to students in the Alamo Colleges.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $215,463. Grant amounts ranged from $230 to $100,000, with a median grant of $6,037.
The largest grants included $100,000 to Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country for a flood relief fund, $50,000 to the American Red Cross for a flood relief fund, $21,476 to Southwestern College Foundation for nursing scholarships, and $15,000 to Alamo Colleges Foundation for nursing scholarships. Other listed grants included scholarships and individual reimbursements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas D Lookabaugh, Catheryn C Lookabaugh, Randall T Johnson, Dianne Lookabaugh, and Deardra Sprott as directors.
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catheryn C. Lookabaugh
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Randall T. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas D. Lookabaugh
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Deardra Sprott
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Dianne Lookabaugh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Olive Claire Duncan Lookabaugh (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable
How much does Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable give each year?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable gave $215K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $211K across 11 grants.
What is Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's typical grant size?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $6,037, and its average grant was $19,588, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable give grants?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nursing Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's largest grantees?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Community Fdn of the TX Hill Countr ($100,000), American Red Cross ($50,000) and Southwestern College Foundation ($21,476), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($7,970), which are not listed by name. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $217K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $222K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable fund?
The foundation’s website describes its purpose as providing scholarships to deserving students planning to study geriatrics or eldercare in medical or social services fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable?
The foundation accepts scholarship applications by email. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's EIN?
Guy & Olive Lookabaugh Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3230335. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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