Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn
The Paul F & Virginia J Engler Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Amarillo, Texas. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic giving in education, human services, and community support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$35.4M
+39.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-25.8% YoY
Grant Count
6
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$169K
+23.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education and educational support
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Human services
- Community support
- Scholarships
- Religious support
- Family assistance
- General support
Grantmaking
The foundation has provided substantial support to West Texas A&M University, including an $80 million gift—the largest in the university's history. Beginning in 2017, the foundation distributes $1 million annually to the Paul Engler College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences and the Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at the university.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and institutions in Texas, with particular emphasis on the Amarillo area and the Texas Panhandle region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $35,361,957
- Total Revenues: $10,934,329
- Total Expenses: $1,566,995
- Total Giving: $1,012,500
Historical Assets (2023):
- Total Assets: $25.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $35,361,957 | $25,386,667 | $26,644,508 |
| Revenue | $10,934,329 | $642,902 | $2,505,849 |
| Expenses | $1,566,995 | $1,893,515 | $1,684,234 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,073,103 | $1,408,745 | $1,111,765 |
| Net Investment Income | $702,596 | $406,653 | $1,792,052 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,931,162 | $1,749,039 | $1,604,922 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wtamu College of Agriculture ($500,000), Wtamu College of Business ($500,000), Downtown Women's Center ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION AMARILLO, TX | PANHANDLE GIVES AMPLIFICATION FUND | $2,500 |
| DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER AMARILLO, TX | SPRING LUNCHEON | $5,000 |
| OPPORUNITY PLAN INC CANYON, TX | FBO TRI-STATE FAIR CALF SCRAMBLE | $2,500 |
| PANHANDLE BREAST HEALTH AMARILLO, TX | PROGRAM SERVICES | $2,500 |
| WTAMU COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE CANYON, TX | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| WTAMU COLLEGE OF BUSINESS CANYON, TX | EDUCATION SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Angela Lust – Executive Director
- David Terry – Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer (as of 2023)
- Nancy Beatty – Director Administrative/Executive
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY BEATTY | DIRECTOR ADM | 20 | $104,301 |
| JERRY STEED | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| RICHARD C WARE II | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| MICHIEL VAN DER VOORT | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| BRIAN RAHLFS | DIRECTOR/SEC | 1.7 | — |
| NEIL TERRY | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| ANGELA LUST | EXEC DIRECTO | 40 | $159,808 |
| SARA CADY | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
| CATHLEEN MAY | DIRECTOR | 1.7 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues its significant annual commitment to West Texas A&M University. In August 2023, the university held a presentation for Dr. Paul Engler's annual $1 million donation to the institution. This annual distribution, which began in 2017, represents part of the broader $80 million gift commitment to the university and supports the two colleges bearing the Engler name.
West Texas A&M receives annual million-dollar gift from Dr. Paul Engler'sDr. Paul Engler, the foundation's namesake, was a prominent cattleman and businessman who passed away on May 3, 2024, at age 94. He was known for pioneering innovations in the cattle industry and for his significant philanthropic contributions to West Texas A&M University and the broader Amarillo community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn fund?
The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education and educational support • Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking • Human services • Community support • Scholarships • Religious support • Family assistance • General support
How do I apply for a grant from Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 26 grants in 2024 • Typical award range: $500–$500,000 • Total giving in 2024: $1,012,500 **Recent Grant Examples (2024):** • Downtown Women's Center: $5,000 (Spring Luncheon) • Panhandle Breast Health: $2,500 (Program Services) • Amarillo Area Foundation: $2,500 (Panhandle Gives Amplification Fund) **Notable Recipient:** The foundation has provided substantial support to West Texas A&M University, including an $80 million gift—the largest in the university's history.…
Where does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations and institutions in Texas, with particular emphasis on the Amarillo area and the Texas Panhandle region.
What size grants does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn award?
In 2024, Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $169K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn reported a distributable amount of $1.9M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's EIN?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2356449. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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