HDS Foundation
HDS Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. Its stated charitable activity is funding other 501(c)(3) organizations to further their charitable purposes.
HDS Foundation at a glance
In short: HDS Foundation gave $902K across 114 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $902,100
- +43.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 114
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,913
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,362,555
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (33 of 114, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to HDS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7822 Orlando, Lubbock, TX 79423
Phone: (806) 795-0470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who HDS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter ($70K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 360 grants of 365 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient states included North Carolina (8%), West Virginia (3%), Georgia (2%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 114 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is HDS Foundation open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 33 of 114 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 197% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2020) to $902K (2024). In 2024 it made 114 grants totaling $902K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter Lubbock, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $70,000 |
| Salvation Army Lubbock, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $50,000 |
| Sameritan's Purse Boone, NC | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $35,000 |
| Shriner's Hospital for Children Ranson, WV | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $30,000 |
| LeTourneau University Longview, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $25,000 |
| Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $25,000 |
| Southwest Food Bank Lubbock, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $25,000 |
| Wayland Baptisl University Plainview, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $25,000 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation Amarillo, TX | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $20,000 |
| Duke Annual Fund Duram, NC | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the entity. | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,362,555 | $1,110,440 | $1,000,759 | $902,100 | 114 | $902,100 | $1,024,200 | $11,204 |
| 2023 | $10,244,595 | $351,511 | $705,627 | $627,500 | 78 | $627,500 | $290,357 | $531,922 |
| 2022 | $10,596,692 | $5,492,593 | $422,073 | $360,700 | 65 | $360,700 | $150,568 | $444,944 |
| 2021 | $5,527,226 | $255,921 | $349,502 | $304,000 | 56 | $304,000 | $216,776 | $341,960 |
| 2020 | $5,617,795 | $161,618 | $338,299 | $300,000 | 52 | — | $126,825 | $308,245 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, HDS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it funds other 501(c)(3) organizations to further their charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, LeTourneau University describes its mission as Christian higher education integrating faith and work, while Lubbock Christian University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community preparing students for lives of purpose and service. North Texas Food Bank says it works to close the hunger gap, and Lubbock Habitat for Humanity says it constructs affordable housing for low- to moderate-income families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 114 grants totaling $902,100. Grants ranged from $500 to $70,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $70,000 to American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter and $50,000 to Salvation Army, both in Lubbock; $35,000 to Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina; and $30,000 to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Ranson, West Virginia. Other grants included $25,000 each to LeTourneau University, Lubbock Christian University, Southwest Food Bank, and Wayland Baptist University.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert D Snell as President and Treasurer, and Ann C Snell as Secretary.
HDS Foundation is led by Robert D Snell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert D Snell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann C Snell
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 HDS Foundation
How much does HDS Foundation give each year?
HDS Foundation gave $902K across 114 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $628K across 78 grants.
What is HDS Foundation's typical grant size?
HDS Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,913, across 114 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from HDS Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does HDS Foundation give grants?
HDS Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (55 grants), Vernon, TX (4 grants), New Home, TX (4 grants) and Longview, TX (3 grants).
Does HDS Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 114 grants with a stated purpose on HDS Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are HDS Foundation's largest grantees?
HDS Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter ($70,000), Salvation Army ($50,000) and Sameritan's Purse ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is HDS Foundation?
HDS Foundation reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $902K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does HDS Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it funds other 501(c)(3) organizations to further their charitable purposes. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from HDS Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is HDS Foundation's EIN?
HDS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4214116. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does HDS Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). HDS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hds-foundation-morg_35b3726ec2004c218d3b530bd0a96f76
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