Terrell Foundation
Terrell Foundation is a private foundation based in Stephenville, Texas. It supports organizations around Erath County, Texas; its 2025 grants went to recipients in Texas.
Terrell Foundation at a glance
In short: Terrell Foundation gave $55K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 42% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $55,476
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,134
- -8.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $915,891
- +0.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Terrell Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its filing says to submit a written application describing the organization, the specific use of the requested funds, and the amount requested. Awards are restricted to organizations geographically located around Erath County, Texas.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Terrel Foundation David Castleberry
Mailing address: P O Box 998, Stephenville, TX 76401
Phone: (254) 918-6265
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Terrell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA for the Cross Timbers Area ($5K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing states that awards are restricted to organizations geographically located around Erath County, Texas. All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Terrell Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2019) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA for the Cross Timbers Area Stephenville, TX | Chariable | $5,000 |
| Cross Timbers Family Services Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Wesley Foundation Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dublin Public Library Dublin, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Erath County Master Gardeners Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Freedom in Strides Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope Inc Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Paluxy River Children's Advocacy Ce Granbury, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Cross Timbers Fine Arts Council Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Erath County Humane Society Stephenville, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $915,891 | $68,975 | $68,456 | $55,476 | 26 | $55,476 | $21,614 | $57,048 |
| 2024 | $915,499 | $82,949 | $60,502 | $51,050 | 22 | $51,050 | $20,910 | $53,860 |
| 2023 | $893,009 | $9 | $55,529 | $45,550 | 23 | $45,550 | $14,728 | $48,268 |
| 2022 | $948,945 | $38,396 | $66,714 | $56,280 | 27 | $56,280 | $27,962 | $49,105 |
| 2021 | $977,332 | $696,980 | $26,916 | $21,500 | 17 | $21,500 | $3,682 | $24,890 |
| 2020 | $307,184 | $17,727 | $25,114 | $20,250 | 16 | — | $4,089 | $19,459 |
| 2019 | $315,065 | $24,994 | $22,608 | $17,680 | 15 | — | $5,129 | $19,159 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Terrell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — 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 is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations serving children and families, community services, the arts, libraries, gardening, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. For example, CASA for the Cross Timbers Area says its mission is to recruit and train community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in court proceedings. Cross Timbers Family Services says it provides counseling and other support services for victims of domestic violence or crime. Hope Inc says it provides services to economically disadvantaged people, and Morgan Mill Volunteer Fire Department says its objectives include saving lives, protecting property from fires and other disasters, and promoting fire prevention and protection.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $55,476 through 26 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000. Larger grants included $5,000 each to CASA for the Cross Timbers Area, Cross Timbers Family Services, and Wesley Foundation; $4,000 to Dublin Public Library; and $3,500 to Erath County Master Gardeners.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicki Beth Jones as chairperson and Frank Terrell, Penny Elliott, Alisa T Starbird, Gary Sult, and William Kendall Nix as trustees.
Terrell Foundation is led by Nicki Beth Jones, Chairperson since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicki Beth Jones
Chairperson
President → Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alisa T. Starbird
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Terrell
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Gary Sult
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Penny Elliott
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
William Kendall Nix
Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
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 Terrell Foundation
How much does Terrell Foundation give each year?
Terrell Foundation gave $55K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $51K across 22 grants.
What is Terrell Foundation's typical grant size?
Terrell Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,134, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Terrell Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Terrell Foundation give grants?
Terrell Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Stephenville, TX (17 grants) and Dublin, TX (5 grants).
Does Terrell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Terrell Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (22 grants).
Who are Terrell Foundation's largest grantees?
Terrell Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include CASA for the Cross Timbers Area ($5,000), Cross Timbers Family Services ($5,000) and Wesley Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Terrell Foundation?
Terrell Foundation reported $916K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 Terrell Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations serving children and families, community services, the arts, libraries, gardening, animal welfare, and other charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Terrell Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests and 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 Terrell Foundation's EIN?
Terrell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6036585. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Terrell Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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 May 12, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Terrell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/terrell-foundation-morg_b9e2c99361194d269ef98733d0d5dfee
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