Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn
The Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn is a private foundation based in Amarillo, Texas. In 2024, it reported six grants totaling $1,012,500, including education support for two West Texas A&M University colleges and grants to Amarillo-area organizations.
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn at a glance
In short: Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $169K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,012,500
- -25.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $168,750
- +23.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $35,361,957
- +39.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 2010, Amarillo, TX 79105
Phone: (806) 350-3497
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wtamu College of Agriculture ($500K). Together the top 6 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 51 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 56% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wtamu College of Agriculture Canyon, TX | Education Support | $500,000 |
| Wtamu College of Business Canyon, TX | Education Support | $500,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Amarillo, TX | Spring Luncheon | $5,000 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation Amarillo, TX | Panhandle Gives Amplification Fund | $2,500 |
| Opporunity Plan Inc Canyon, TX | FBO Tri-State Fair Calf Scramble | $2,500 |
| Panhandle Breast Health Amarillo, TX | Program Services | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,361,957 | $10,934,329 | $1,566,995 | $1,012,500 | 6 | $1,073,103 | $702,596 | $1,931,162 |
| 2023 | $25,386,667 | $642,902 | $1,893,515 | $1,364,975 | 10 | $1,408,745 | $406,653 | $1,749,039 |
| 2022 | $26,644,508 | $2,505,849 | $1,684,234 | $1,111,765 | 15 | $1,111,765 | $1,792,052 | $1,604,922 |
| 2021 | $25,516,822 | $7,366,520 | $1,346,366 | $1,009,495 | 9 | $1,009,495 | $1,363,154 | $1,480,410 |
| 2020 | $19,782,474 | $2,333,476 | $1,348,680 | $1,009,200 | 11 | — | $107,832 | $1,256,547 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included education support, a spring luncheon, a community giving fund, a fair calf scramble, and program services. Among its recipients, Downtown Women’s Center describes its mission as providing housing and services to help people overcome homelessness and addiction; Amarillo Area Foundation describes itself as a community foundation working to improve quality of life in the Texas Panhandle; and Panhandle Breast Health says it works to decrease breast cancer deaths through education, access, and advocacy.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made six grants totaling $1,012,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $500,000, with a median grant of $3,750. The largest grants were $500,000 each to WTAMU College of Agriculture and WTAMU College of Business for education support. Other grants were $5,000 to Downtown Women’s Center for its spring luncheon, $2,500 to Amarillo Area Foundation for the Panhandle Gives Amplification Fund, $2,500 to Opporunity Plan Inc for the Tri-State Fair Calf Scramble, and $2,500 to Panhandle Breast Health for program services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Beatty (Director Adm), Jerry Steed (Director), Richard C Ware II (Director), Michiel van der Voort (Director), Brian Rahlfs (Director/Sec), Neil Terry (Director), Angela Lust (Exec Directo), Sara Cady (Director), and Cathleen May (Director).
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn is led by Angela Lust, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Angela Lust
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Nancy Beatty
Director Administrator
Executive Director → Director Administrator, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$83K (2021) → $104K (2024)
Brian Rahlfs
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Steed
Director
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michiel Van Der Voort
Director
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Terry
Director
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard C. Ware II
Director
On filings since 2020
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen May
Director
On filings since 2023
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cady
Director
On filings since 2023
1.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Terry (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Paul F. Engler (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Jo Tyler Engler (2020–2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $160K, to Angela Lust (Exec Directo). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn
How much does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn give each year?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 10 grants.
What is Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's typical grant size?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's median grant in 2024 was $3,750, and its average grant was $168,750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn give grants?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canyon, TX (3 grants) and Amarillo, TX (3 grants).
Does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's largest grantees?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn's largest 2024 grantees include Wtamu College of Agriculture ($500,000), Wtamu College of Business ($500,000) and Downtown Women's Center ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn?
Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn reported $35.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (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 Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included education support, a spring luncheon, a community giving fund, a fair calf scramble, and program services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Paul F & Virginia J Engler Fndn 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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