The Children's Heart Lane
The Children's Heart Lane is a private foundation based in Amarillo, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for medical travel and a grant to an Amarillo organization that supports local charitable causes.
The Children's Heart Lane at a glance
In short: The Children's Heart Lane gave $59K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $59,252
- +58.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- +157.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,646
- -38.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $24,205
- +5.5% 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 The Children's Heart Lane
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 112 Stockton, Amarillo, TX 79118
Phone: (806) 674-5430
Website: https://childrensheartlane.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Children's Heart Lane funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kerra Meurer ($13K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
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 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Children's Heart Lane gives
- 28% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $59K (2024). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kerra Meurer Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $13,129 |
| Jody Thompson Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $4,450 |
| Terryn Robledo Borger, TX | Medical Travel | $3,050 |
| Katelyn Malone Canyon, TX | Medical Travel | $2,950 |
| Lindsey Kinard Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,909 |
| Jose Alondra Benitez Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,750 |
| Kelsea Potts Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,275 |
| Kristi Grady Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,250 |
| Shellie Brandt Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,050 |
| Kayra Hoffman Amarillo, TX | Medical Travel | $2,036 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,205 | $77,948 | $76,694 | $59,252 | 36 | $59,571 | — |
| 2023 | $22,951 | $57,723 | $76,771 | $37,500 | 14 | $47,122 | — |
| 2022 | $41,999 | $64,425 | $57,898 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $35,572 | $51,185 | $45,572 | — | — | — | $272 |
| 2020 | $29,959 | $42,243 | $17,324 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $59,252. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $13,129, with a median of $1,000. The largest reported grant was $13,129 for medical travel. The foundation also gave $1,000 to COORS COWBOY CLUB INC. The grantee describes its mission as promoting Amarillo in a Western way through its ranch rodeo and by cooking at cost for various charities, without charging for labor.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jamie Snyder as Executive DI, Robert Snyder as president, Korah Lusk as secretary, Kaki Giaque as treasurer, and Matt Snyder, Kaston Snyder, and Dakota Lusk as board members.
The Children's Heart Lane is led by Robert Snyder, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Snyder
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jamie Snyder
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dakota Lusk
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kaki Giaque
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Kaston Snyder
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Korah Lusk
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Matt Snyder
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
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 The Children's Heart Lane
How much does The Children's Heart Lane give each year?
The Children's Heart Lane gave $59K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 14 grants.
What is The Children's Heart Lane's typical grant size?
The Children's Heart Lane's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,646, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Children's Heart Lane give grants?
The Children's Heart Lane 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 Amarillo, TX (30 grants) and Borger, TX (2 grants).
Does The Children's Heart Lane give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 36 grants with a stated purpose on The Children's Heart Lane's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Travel" (34 grants).
Who are The Children's Heart Lane's largest grantees?
The Children's Heart Lane's largest 2024 grantees include Kerra Meurer ($13,129), Jody Thompson ($4,450) and Terryn Robledo ($3,050), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Children's Heart Lane?
The Children's Heart Lane reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $78K.
How do I apply for a grant from The Children's Heart Lane?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Children's Heart Lane's EIN?
The Children's Heart Lane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2747158. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Children's Heart Lane 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.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Children's Heart Lane funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-children-s-heart-lane-morg_fdc98c96232f41868ac240442bf72a34
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