The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund is a private foundation based in Gatesville, Texas. In 2024, it made 42 grants totaling $1,604,995 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas and other states.
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund at a glance
In short: The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $38K), mostly in Texas. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,604,995
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $38,214
- -41.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,750
- Total assets
- $23,342,124
- -4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (13 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (76% 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 Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 875 County Road 324, Gatesville, TX 76528
Phone: (254) 399-9285
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Lord's Work Inc ($350K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
188 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 188 (66%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 76% of grant dollars, followed by Ohio (9%), Mississippi (6%), Georgia (4%), and Arizona (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 42 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 625% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $1.4M (2021) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lord's Work Inc Waco, TX | General Operations | $350,000 |
| Christ the King Church Waco, TX | General Operations | $210,000 |
| Lifeline Christian Mission Westerville, OH | General Operations | $140,000 |
| Chihuahuan Connection - Rick Caywood Ministries Waco, TX | General Operations: in-Kind Donations of Rice & Beans | $106,526 |
| Mission Waco Waco, TX | General Operations | $95,000 |
| Friends for Life Waco, TX | General Operations | $60,000 |
| Ignited Church Lavonia, GA | General Operations | $60,000 |
| American Family Association Tupelo, MS | General Operations | $50,000 |
| American Family Radio Tupelo, MS | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Council for Life Central Texas Dallas, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
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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 | $23,342,124 | $844,210 | $1,801,213 | $1,604,995 | 42 | $1,694,854 | $719,254 | $271,112 |
| 2023 | $24,429,289 | $1,023,127 | $2,691,183 | $2,486,100 | 38 | $2,560,761 | $905,387 | $368,329 |
| 2022 | $27,384,859 | $117,028 | $3,070,836 | $2,832,851 | 31 | $2,939,782 | $149,866 | $1,161,694 |
| 2021 | $30,070,588 | $7,860,127 | $1,663,972 | $1,384,993 | 36 | $1,501,076 | $110,798 | $1,155,514 |
| 2020 | $23,838,354 | $819,561 | $2,501,914 | $2,169,704 | 41 | — | $685,238 | $1,218,801 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund reported a distributable amount of $271K 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 fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Lord’s Work describes itself as a faith-based organization serving local and international communities through religious, charitable, and humanitarian services. Friends for Life says it provides support systems and services to help seniors and people with disabilities live as independently as possible. Other recipients include Eagle Christian Academy, which operates a private school for children, and Gatesville Care Center, which provides food, clothing, toys, and school supplies to families in need. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work, not stated focus areas of the fund.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund made 42 grants totaling $1,604,995. Grant amounts ranged from $222 to $350,000, with a median of $13,750. The largest grants included $350,000 to The Lord’s Work Inc. and $210,000 to Christ the King Church, both in Waco, Texas; $140,000 to Lifeline Christian Mission in Westerville, Ohio; and $106,526 to Chihuahuan Connection - Rick Caywood Ministries in Waco, for general operations including in-kind donations of rice and beans. Other notable grants included $95,000 to Mission Waco and $60,000 to Friends for Life, both in Waco.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gary Heavin as president and Diane Heavin as vice-president.
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund is led by Gary Heavin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gary Heavin
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Heavin
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund
How much does The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund give each year?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund gave $1.6M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.5M across 38 grants.
What is The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's typical grant size?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's median grant in 2024 was $13,750, and its average grant was $38,214, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund give grants?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund gives mostly in Texas: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (9%) and Mississippi (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waco, TX (15 grants), Gatesville, TX (4 grants), Tupelo, MS (2 grants) and Indianola, IA (2 grants).
Does The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (39 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Fund" (3 grants).
Who are The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's largest grantees?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's largest 2024 grantees include The Lord's Work Inc ($350,000), Christ the King Church ($210,000) and Lifeline Christian Mission ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund reported $23.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $271K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund fund?
No mission statement for the fund is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, The Lord’s Work describes itself as a faith-based organization serving local and international communities through religious, charitable, and humanitarian services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund?
The fund does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's EIN?
The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3003293. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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