The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation is a private foundation based in Amarillo, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for charitable purposes, including scholarships, youth programs, food assistance, and arts education.
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation at a glance
In short: The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation gave $295K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Texas. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,667
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,254,237
- +18.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% 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 Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to request funds with a charitable purpose. Submit requests as needs arise. Funds must be used for a charitable purpose.
- Review Cycle
- Submit as needs arise.
- Deadline
- Submit as needs arise.
- Contact
Application contact: The Anna Belle Kritser Ii Foundatio
Mailing address: PO Box 9238, Amarillo, TX 79105
Phone: (806) 372-5569
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was John Austin Cheley Foundation ($35K). Together the top 9 received $125K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($170,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 78 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 12% to Colorado, and 10% to Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $330K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Austin Cheley Foundation Denver, CO | Camperships to send girls to Cheley camps | $35,000 |
| 6 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $170,000 |
| Golden Spread Council of Boy Scouts Amarillo, TX | 2024 Friends of Scouting Campaign | $25,000 |
| The Giving Plate Bend, OR | Help K-12 students with food for the weekend and for backpacks | $20,000 |
| Amarillo Symphony Inc Amarillo, TX | Educational Program Support | $10,000 |
| Mountainstar Family Relief Bend, OR | Provide goods and services in furtherance of ministry in the community. | $10,000 |
| Metro Ministries of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Provide goods and services in furtherance of ministry in the community | $10,000 |
| Polk Street United Methodist Church Amarillo, TX | Purchase food for Snack Pack Program | $5,000 |
| Panhandle Fellowship Christian Athl Amarillo, TX | Panhandle FCA Victory Banquet | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Amarillo Amarillo, TX | Capital improvements to the Shelton Houghton House | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,254,237 | $1,278,517 | $458,610 | $295,000 | 15 | $295,000 | $1,116,805 | $286,311 |
| 2023 | $4,434,330 | $405,628 | $431,603 | $295,000 | 15 | $295,000 | $270,900 | $275,986 |
| 2022 | $4,460,305 | $555,374 | $475,596 | $312,500 | 18 | $312,500 | $407,729 | $303,460 |
| 2021 | $4,380,527 | $805,683 | $455,114 | $330,000 | 21 | $330,000 | $680,569 | $294,450 |
| 2020 | $4,029,958 | $240,696 | $229,253 | $120,000 | 9 | — | $135,469 | $236,009 |
| 2019 | $4,018,515 | $381,219 | $381,117 | $257,500 | 17 | — | $267,483 | $234,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation reported a distributable amount of $286K 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 scholarships and tuition assistance, youth programs, food assistance, community services, and educational programming.
Among the grantees, the John Austin Cheley Foundation describes its mission as “changing kids’ lives through transformative summer camp experiences.” The Giving Plate describes its mission as “feeding the hungry today with compassion and hospitality.” Amarillo Symphony says it “inspires, educates, and unites our region through the power of music.” Metro Ministries of Fort Worth says it works to bring hope and lasting change in Fort Worth by meeting people in their communities and providing resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $295,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $35,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $35,000 to the John Austin Cheley Foundation for camperships to send girls to Cheley camps; $30,000 each to Texas Tech University Davis College for scholarships for students from Amarillo, Texas Tech University School Vet Me for veterinary medicine scholarships, and Texas Tech University Health Scienc for nursing scholarships; and $25,000 each to Golden Spread Council of Boy Scouts for its Friends of Scouting Campaign and an individual recipient AM University Foundation for nursing tuition and emergency scholarships. The foundation also gave $20,000 to The Giving Plate to help K–12 students with weekend food and backpacks, and $10,000 each to Amarillo Symphony for educational program support and Metro Ministries of Fort Worth for goods and services in furtherance of ministry in the community.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bill Countiss as trustee.
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation is led by Bill Countiss, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Countiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$48K (2019) → $62K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $62K, to Bill Countiss (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation
How much does The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation give each year?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation gave $295K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 15 grants.
What is The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's typical grant size?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $19,667, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation give grants?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (12%) and Oregon (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (5 grants) and Bend, OR (2 grants).
Does The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's largest grantees?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include John Austin Cheley Foundation ($35,000), Golden Spread Council of Boy Scouts ($25,000) and The Giving Plate ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 individual scholarships ($170,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $295K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $286K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for scholarships and tuition assistance, youth programs, food assistance, community services, and educational programming. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation?
The 2024 filing says to request funds with a charitable purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's EIN?
The Anna Belle Kritser II Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6730610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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