The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable is a private foundation based in Post, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to 25 charitable organizations in the Post and South Plains region, supporting purposes that include scholarships, operating expenses, emergency services, and community projects.
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable at a glance
In short: The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable gave $222K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $222,159
- -7.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,886
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,803
- Total assets
- $5,150,749
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (5 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Curtis Hudman and submit the grant application with the information and materials it lists. Awards are restricted to purposes relative to the South Plains of Texas for historical and educational purposes.
- Review Cycle
- Submit applications three weeks before quarterly board meetings. Meetings are held in the month following calendar quarters.
- Deadline
- Submit applications three weeks before quarterly board meetings.
- Contact
Application contact: Curtis Hudman
Mailing address: PO Box 292, Post, TX 79356
Phone: (806) 549-0492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Garza County Trailblazers ($25K). Together the top 10 received $143K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 94 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The foundation’s filing describes its direct charitable activity as grants to organizations in the Post and South Plains region.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 23 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2019) to $284K (2021). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $222K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garza County Trailblazers Post, TX | Grant to Provide Funds for Operating Expenses. | $25,000 |
| Post-Garza County EMS Post, TX | Grant for Digital Sign and Clock. | $20,000 |
| Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | Grant to Provide Scholarships | $20,000 |
| South Plains College Levelland, TX | Grant to Provide Scholarships. | $15,000 |
| Crossview Christian Camp Dickens, TX | Scholarships | $12,929 |
| Howard College Lamesa, TX | Grant to Provide Scholarships. | $10,000 |
| Post Animal Refuge Center Post, TX | Grant to provide funds to build shelters and pay operating costs. | $10,000 |
| Post Economic Development Corp Post, TX | To promote economic development in post, tx and to provide capital improvements on the depot. | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Lubbock, TX | To provide families with room and board while their children are receiving treatment in a hospital. | $10,000 |
| Texas South Plains Honor Flight Lubbock, TX | Grant to Support Veterans. | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,150,749 | $375,347 | $353,485 | $222,159 | 25 | $260,725 | $284,738 | $322,426 |
| 2024 | $5,128,887 | $350,204 | $370,140 | $241,332 | 19 | $271,163 | $261,197 | $301,992 |
| 2023 | $5,148,823 | $453,232 | $382,019 | $265,997 | 17 | $296,076 | $367,289 | $267,751 |
| 2022 | $5,077,610 | $349,244 | $382,097 | $274,839 | 16 | $302,899 | $302,305 | $269,892 |
| 2021 | $5,110,463 | $274,822 | $403,270 | $284,425 | 17 | $314,506 | $199,539 | $289,637 |
| 2020 | $5,238,911 | $783,090 | $383,655 | $275,301 | 17 | — | $710,885 | $263,053 |
| 2019 | $4,839,476 | $252,274 | $334,945 | $219,975 | 15 | — | $190,962 | $301,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable reported a distributable amount of $322K for 2025 — 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 filing states that awards are restricted to purposes relative to the South Plains of Texas for historical and educational purposes. Its 2025 grants included scholarships and support for organizations serving seniors, providing emergency medical services, assisting families with children receiving hospital care, and supporting veterans.
For example, Garza County Trailblazers describes its mission as providing meals and socialization opportunities for senior citizens. Post-Garza County EMS says it provides emergency medical, rescue, and ambulance services to Garza County and surrounding areas. Texas South Plains Honor Flight says it raises funds to send veterans to see their memorials in Washington, D.C.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $222,159. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $6,803.
The largest reported awards included $25,000 to Garza County Trailblazers for operating expenses; $20,000 to Post-Garza County EMS for a digital sign and clock; and $20,000 to Texas Tech University for scholarships. Other notable grants included $15,000 to South Plains College for scholarships, $12,929 to Crossview Christian Camp for scholarships, and $10,000 each to Howard College for scholarships, Post Animal Refuge Center for shelters and operating costs, Post Economic Development Corp for economic development and depot improvements, Ronald McDonald House to provide room and board for families whose children are receiving hospital treatment, Texas South Plains Honor Flight to support veterans, and Western Texas College for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Curtis Hudman as president and director; Patricia Earl as secretary/treasurer and director; and John Haire, Linda Puckett, Bill Aten, Tina Taylor, and Steve Rivera as directors.
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable is led by Curtis Hudman, President - Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Curtis Hudman
President - Director
Director → President - Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $7K (2025)
John Haire
Director
Pres-Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
3.6 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Linda Puckett
Director
On filings since 2019
5.2 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Patricia Earl
Secretary & Treasurer - Director
On filings since 2019
3.1 hrs/week
$5K (2025)
Bill Aten
Director
On filings since 2022
3.6 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Steve Rivera
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3.6 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Tina Taylor
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3.6 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bill Bennett (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to Curtis Hudman (President - Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable
How much does The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable give each year?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable gave $222K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $241K across 19 grants.
What is The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's typical grant size?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $6,803, and its average grant was $8,886, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable give grants?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (8 grants), Post, TX (6 grants) and Abilene, TX (3 grants).
Does The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Grant to Provide Scholarships." (9 grants).
Who are The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's largest grantees?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Garza County Trailblazers ($25,000), Post-Garza County EMS ($20,000) and Texas Tech University ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $261K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $322K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing states that awards are restricted to purposes relative to the South Plains of Texas for historical and educational purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's EIN?
The Maxine Durrett Earl Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2539386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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