The 1687 Foundation
The 1687 Foundation is a private foundation based in McKinney, Texas. Founded in 2008, it supports Christian, educational, and charitable activities through its Book, Retreat, Hunting and Fishing, and Museum ministries, and through grants and other charitable assistance.
The 1687 Foundation at a glance
In short: The 1687 Foundation gave $4.7M across 117 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Texas. 91% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,680,477
- Grants made (2024)
- 117
- Average grant
- $40,004
- Median grant
- $14,470
- Total assets
- $162,334,929
- New grantees (estimate)
- 91% first-time grantees (82 of 90, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 The 1687 Foundation
- How to Apply
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For Book Ministry resources, submit the foundation’s inquiry form. For the assistance described in the 2024 filing, submit a written request with the information specified above.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing says requests for calendar-year assistance must be received by June 30. The June 30, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing says requests for calendar-year assistance must be received by June 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Debbie Galloway
Mailing address: 7460 Van Tuyl Parkway, Mckinney, TX 75070
Phone: (214) 802-9885
Email: debbie.galloway@fbwtx.com
Website: https://1687foundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The 1687 Foundation
Who The 1687 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Tech Foundation - Agreement 2024 ($580K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($250,596), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
314 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 250 grants of 314 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant listing reports that 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 7% to Ohio, 4% to Alabama, 3% to Georgia, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 117 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The 1687 Foundation open to new grantees?
91%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 82 of 90 grantees (91%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $49K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $33K repeat.
- Giving grew 206% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $1.5M (2021) to $4.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 117 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech Foundation - Agreement 2024 Lubbock, TX | Donation | $580,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation - Agreement Grant Lubbok, TX | Donation | $500,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Inc - Grant Lubbock, TX | Donation | $350,000 |
| Heartbeat International - Grant Columbus, OH | Donation | $240,000 |
| Lifeline Children's Services - Grant Birmingham, AL | Donation | $180,563 |
| Camp Able of Buffalo Gap - Abilene Gives Fundraiser Buffalo Gap, TX | Donation | $150,495 |
| Open Door - 2024 Mobile Unit Expenses Cisco, TX | Donation | $123,063 |
| Elam Ministries - Grant Alpharetta, GA | Donation | $120,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Asso - Donation- Samaritans Purse Charlotte, NC | Donation | $100,000 |
| Mercy Gate Ministries-Mindy - Grant Ingram, TX | Donation | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,334,929 | $28,230,046 | $10,156,028 | $4,680,477 | 117 | $8,738,007 |
| 2022 | $124,953,423 | $53,367,686 | $7,570,778 | $3,083,375 | 81 | $5,948,308 |
| 2021 | $60,184,259 | $14,508,513 | $4,988,554 | $1,528,093 | 62 | — |
| 2020 | $50,659,791 | $9,862,941 | $5,730,340 | $1,633,000 | 54 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives by providing free experiences, accommodations, and resources to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and individuals who serve others. Its Book Ministry provides free Christian resources for distribution in the United States. Its Retreat Program supports other nonprofits in their work, and its Hunting and Fishing Ministry offers outdoor activities intended to provide solace, healing, and refuge. The foundation also operates Woody’s Classic Cars and Baseball Museum, which it says has free admission.
For the Book Ministry, the foundation seeks to support established organizations serving service professions, prison ministries, healthcare facilities, children, and at-risk populations, including homeless shelters, food banks, and soup kitchens. The foundation’s 2024 filing also reports providing more than 554,000 free Christian books to religious organizations and 53,825 free patriotic pins to prisons, churches, and other charitable organizations. The filing describes an IRS-approved scholarship program for outstanding students selected by their teachers and schools.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 117 grants totaling $4,680,477. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $580,000, with a median of $14,470. Among the largest reported grants were $580,000, $500,000, $350,000, and $100,000 to Texas Tech Foundation; $240,000 to Heartbeat International; $180,563 to Lifeline Children’s Services; and $150,495 to Camp Able of Buffalo Gap.
The foundation’s Book Ministry uses an inquiry form to determine whether an organization qualifies for resources; submitting an inquiry does not guarantee that resources will be provided. The website says the foundation generally notifies applicants within three business days about a pending inquiry. Separately, the 2024 filing describes a written request for assistance that includes a description of disability and military service with a life-changing injury, the nature of the need, and the amount requested. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patti Jo Peck Wood as director and president; Deborah J. Galloway as director of finance and vice president; Dona R. Bradley and Don L. Parks as directors; Herbert L. Cartwright as director and CEO; Jerry G. Rainey Jr. as director and vice president of ranch wildlife; Mindy R. Johnson as director of grants and vice president; and Thad Chambers as director.
The 1687 Foundation is led by Herbert L. Cartwright, Director & CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Herbert L. Cartwright
Director & CEO
Director → Director & CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$17K (2020) → $29K (2024)
Patti Jo Peck Wood
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah J. Galloway
Director of Finance & V.p.
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Don L. Parks
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Dona R. Bradley
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Jerry G. Rainey Jr.
Director & V.p. Ranch Wildlife
Director & V.p. Ranch Wildl → Director & V.p. Ranch Wildlife, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Mindy R. Johnson
Director of Grants & V.p.
Director of Grants & V.p. S → Director of Grants & V.p., 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Thad Chambers
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$21K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Laurietta R. Akaka (2020–2021) — Director & V.p. Book Minist
- Former: Maxey L. Evans (2020–2021) — 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 $29K, to Herbert L Cartwright (Director, CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The 1687 Foundation
How much does The 1687 Foundation give each year?
The 1687 Foundation gave $4.7M across 117 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The 1687 Foundation's typical grant size?
The 1687 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,470, and its average grant was $40,004, across 117 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The 1687 Foundation that year got $49K on average.
Where does The 1687 Foundation give grants?
The 1687 Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants), Cross Plains, TX (9 grants), Lubbock, TX (8 grants) and Midland, TX (8 grants).
Does The 1687 Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 117 grants with a stated purpose on The 1687 Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (96 grants) and "Scholarship" (21 grants).
Who are The 1687 Foundation's largest grantees?
The 1687 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Texas Tech Foundation - Agreement 2024 ($580,000), Texas Tech Foundation - Agreement Grant ($500,000) and Texas Tech Foundation - Grant ($450,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 19 individual scholarships ($250,596), which are not listed by name. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The 1687 Foundation?
The 1687 Foundation reported $162.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $28.2M.
What does The 1687 Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to improve lives by providing free experiences, accommodations, and resources to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and individuals who serve others. Its Book Ministry provides free Christian resources for distribution in the United States. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The 1687 Foundation?
For Book Ministry resources, submit the foundation’s inquiry form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The 1687 Foundation's EIN?
The 1687 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3772474. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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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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