The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation is a public charity based in Amarillo, Texas. It is a supporting organization of the Amarillo Area Foundation and supports charitable needs through discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations throughout the Texas Panhandle.
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation at a glance
In short: The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation gave $3.9M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in Texas. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,874,919
- +51.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $101,972
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $44,610
- Total assets
- $121,288,662
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (17 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation
- How to Apply
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The Amarillo Area Foundation accepts proposals for its grant programs. For the discretionary process described for the Harrington Foundation, submit a preliminary application through the Spectrum Portal; applicants invited to proceed complete a full application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 919 S Polk, Amarillo, TX 79101
Phone: (806) 376-4521
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
11 open opportunities from The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation
Arts & Culture Grants
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Deadline
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Catalyst Grants
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Cooperative Grants
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Who The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Amarillo Area Foundation Inc ($898K). Together the top 10 received $2.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 62 grants of 136 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated grantmaking area is the Texas Panhandle. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 3% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 38 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $86K; repeat grants $115K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $42K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $2.6M (2023) to $8.6M (2021). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amarillo Area Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX | Program Support | $897,574 |
| Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas Dallas, TX | Program Support | $440,000 |
| Texas Network of Youth Services Austin, TX | Program Support | $425,000 |
| Ogallala Commons Nazareth, TX | General Support | $240,000 |
| United Way of Amarillo & Canyon Amarillo, TX | General & Program Support | $231,163 |
| Hemphill County Hospital District Canadian, TX | Program Support | $175,000 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Program Support | $150,000 |
| Early Matters Towson, MD | Program Support | $125,000 |
| Panhandle Regional Planning Commission Amarillo, TX | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Turn Center Amarillo, TX | General Support | $91,240 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,288,662 | $3,212,119 | $7,573,551 | $3,874,919 | 38 | $3,087,750 |
| 2023 | $118,816,893 | $7,999,583 | $4,281,352 | $2,563,700 | 22 | $7,767,011 |
| 2022 | $113,437,548 | $4,684,575 | $8,809,046 | $7,127,995 | 22 | $4,647,527 |
| 2021 | $137,610,156 | $21,691,315 | $10,833,219 | $8,609,163 | 21 | $21,761,485 |
| 2020 | $125,345,496 | $2,153,096 | $7,275,546 | $4,461,411 | 33 | $2,335,795 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to meet charitable needs through discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located throughout the Texas Panhandle. Its 2024 filing also describes distribution of 24.55% of net income to 15 designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Its 2024 grants included program, general, and capital support for organizations in areas such as community philanthropy, mental health policy, youth and family services, higher education, health care, and science education. These examples describe recipients, not a complete list of the foundation’s funding priorities. For example, the Amarillo Area Foundation describes its mission as improving quality of life in the Texas Panhandle through philanthropic efforts; the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute says it works to create equitable systemic changes in health care; and the Texas Network of Youth Services says it supports services for youth and families in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $3,874,919. Awards ranged from $10,441 to $897,574, with a median of $44,610. Among the largest grants were $897,574 to Amarillo Area Foundation for program support, $440,000 to Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas for program support, $425,000 to Texas Network of Youth Services for program support, $240,000 to Ogallala Commons for general support, and $231,163 to United Way of Amarillo & Canyon for general and program support. Other large awards included $175,000 to Hemphill County Hospital District, $150,000 to Baylor University, and $125,000 to Early Matters, each for program support.
The Amarillo Area Foundation’s grant information says it accepts proposals for discretionary and Catalyst grants. Its discretionary-grant page describes the Amarillo Area Foundation and the Harrington Foundation as awarding discretionary grants twice each year in education, health care, and economic opportunity. Applicants begin with a preliminary application through the Spectrum Portal; organizations whose projects are approved to proceed are contacted to complete a full application. The foundation recommends contacting the Grants Program Officer before starting. The website says applicants must choose either a Catalyst or Discretionary application. Its eligibility guidance generally requires current 501(c)(3) status or an eligible public entity, and funds must benefit residents of the Texas Panhandle’s top 26 counties. Individuals are not eligible. The eligibility chart notes that the Harrington Foundation cannot grant to certain 509(a)(3) supporting organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Bivins as chair, David Prescott as vice chair, and Mike Hughes as secretary/treasurer. Directors listed are Terry Caviness, Kristen Moudy, Richard Ware II, and Sharon White. Keralee Clay is listed as president and CEO; Clay Stribling as past president and CEO; and David Hurtt as assistant secretary.
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation is led by Clay Stribling, Past President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Stribling
Past President & CEO
President → President & CEO, 2022
President & CEO → Past President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keralee Clay
President & CEO
Vice President of Operat → Vice President of Operations, 2022
Vice President of Operations → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bivins
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Ware II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Moudy
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon White
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terry Caviness
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Hurtt
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Se → Assistant Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Escobar
Vice President of Community Investment
Vice President of Com.in → Vice President of Community Investment, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Prescott
Vice Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Smoot
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Hughes
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dyke Rogers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lori Henke (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Buzzard (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Cheri De Jong (2023) — Director
- Former: Paul Clark (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Roy Bara (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Trent Hill (2020) — Vice President of Development
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 Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation
How much does The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation give each year?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation gave $3.9M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.6M across 22 grants.
What is The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's typical grant size?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $44,610, and its average grant was $101,972, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation that year got $86K on average.
Where does The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation give grants?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Amarillo, TX (22 grants), Canyon, TX (2 grants) and Dumas, TX (2 grants).
Does The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants) and "Capital Support" (3 grants).
Who are The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's largest grantees?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Amarillo Area Foundation Inc ($897,574), Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas ($440,000) and Texas Network of Youth Services ($425,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation reported $121.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.
What does The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to meet charitable needs through discretionary grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located throughout the Texas Panhandle. Its 2024 filing also describes distribution of 24.55% of net income to 15 designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation?
The Amarillo Area Foundation accepts proposals for its grant programs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's EIN?
The Don & Sybil Harrington Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1336604. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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