Spradlin Foundation Inc
Spradlin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Kilgore, Texas. It made 20 grants totaling $42,100 in 2024, supporting organizations that include schools, colleges, churches, and community organizations.
Spradlin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Spradlin Foundation Inc gave $42K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 60% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,100
- +61.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,105
- -35.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $349,393
- -0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 60% first-time grantees (12 of 20, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Spradlin Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists Ronald E. Spradlin III as the contact, says there is no standard form or deadline, and states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Ronald E Spradlin Iii
Mailing address: PO Box 3, Kilgore, TX 75663
Phone: (903) 984-3629
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Spradlin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kilgore College Rangerettes ($10K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 75 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients include organizations in Kilgore and Houston.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Spradlin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
60%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 20 grantees (60%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 209% of 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 $6K (2020) to $87K (2022). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kilgore College Rangerettes Kilgore, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Kilgore High School Kilgore, TX | Support for ag department, athletic boosters, student newspaper, theater department, girls soccer, boys soccer and various support. | $7,500 |
| Kilgore College Foundation Kilgore, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Kilgore Chamber of Commerce Kilgore, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Kilgore, TX | Donation | $2,500 |
| Pursuit Church Kilgore, TX | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kilgore Public Library Kilgore, TX | Donation | $1,200 |
| Kilgore Legacy Foundation Kilgore, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kilgore ISD Education Foundation Kilgore, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
| Rahab's Retreat Kilgore, TX | Donation | $1,000 |
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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 | $349,393 | $39,786 | $42,656 | $42,100 | 20 | $42,100 | $37,866 | $20,131 |
| 2023 | $352,263 | $31,921 | $26,324 | $26,150 | 8 | $26,150 | $30,581 | $19,929 |
| 2022 | $243,262 | $26,831 | $87,567 | $87,350 | 14 | $87,350 | $9,951 | $13,111 |
| 2021 | $300,995 | $64,328 | $58,182 | $48,589 | 21 | $48,589 | $8,996 | $14,468 |
| 2020 | $294,849 | $-20,154 | $5,826 | $5,652 | 12 | — | $6,202 | $15,052 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Spradlin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 show support for education, religious organizations, and community institutions. The Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, which received $5,000, describes its mission as fostering a strong business and industrial environment and supporting business growth and community development. St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Houston, which received $600, describes its mission as supporting the church’s ministries.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 20 grants totaling $42,100. Grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $10,000 to Kilgore College Rangerettes, $7,500 to Kilgore High School, $5,000 each to Kilgore College Foundation and Kilgore Chamber of Commerce, and $2,500 to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald E. Spradlin III as president.
Spradlin Foundation Inc is led by Ronald E. Spradlin III, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald E. Spradlin III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eric Brian Marcott (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Nan Shertzer White (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Spradlin Foundation Inc
How much does Spradlin Foundation Inc give each year?
Spradlin Foundation Inc gave $42K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $26K across 8 grants.
What is Spradlin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Spradlin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,105, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Spradlin Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Spradlin Foundation Inc give grants?
Spradlin Foundation Inc 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 Kilgore, TX (20 grants).
Does Spradlin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Spradlin Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (19 grants).
Who are Spradlin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Spradlin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Kilgore College Rangerettes ($10,000), Kilgore High School ($7,500) and Kilgore College Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Spradlin Foundation Inc?
Spradlin Foundation Inc reported $349K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Spradlin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for education, religious organizations, and community institutions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Spradlin Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Spradlin Foundation Inc's EIN?
Spradlin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2910442. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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