The Sidwell Foundation
The Sidwell Foundation is a private foundation based in Amarillo, Texas. In 2024, it gave $68,000 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, all of them in Texas.
The Sidwell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sidwell Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,000
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,667
- +20.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $940,719
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- 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. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sidwell Foundation
- 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: PO Box 9298, Amarillo, TX 79105
Phone: (806) 371-7474
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sidwell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miami Volunteer Fire Department ($25K). Together the top 10 received $65K.
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 in 2024 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sidwell Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $18K (2020) to $68K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Volunteer Fire Department Miami, TX | Fire Department | $25,000 |
| Amarillo College Foundation Amarillo, TX | Support Students | $10,000 |
| High Plains Food Bank Amarillo, TX | Food Bank | $5,000 |
| Laura Bush Institute Amarillo, TX | Improving the Lives of Women and GIR | $5,000 |
| Eveline's Sunshine Cottage Amarillo, TX | Support Homeless and Low Income | $4,000 |
| Heal the City Free Clinic Amarillo, TX | Medical Care | $4,000 |
| Turn Center Amarillo, TX | Children's Rehabilitation Center | $4,000 |
| Downtown Womens Center Amarillo, TX | Provide Housing and Services | $3,000 |
| The Bridge Children's Advocacy Amarillo, TX | Support Abused Children | $3,000 |
| Citadelle Art Foundation Canadian, TX | Provide World Class Artistic Media | $2,000 |
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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 | $940,719 | $91,404 | $81,852 | $68,000 | 12 | $68,000 | $91,264 | $60,678 |
| 2023 | $930,567 | $62,574 | $68,577 | $56,500 | 12 | $56,500 | $48,357 | $54,341 |
| 2022 | $936,570 | $43,988 | $33,584 | $21,000 | 5 | $21,000 | $43,883 | $54,332 |
| 2021 | $926,166 | $82,649 | $38,451 | $25,000 | 12 | $25,000 | $71,508 | $58,451 |
| 2020 | $881,968 | $51,567 | $33,806 | $18,000 | 9 | — | $40,042 | $49,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sidwell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $61K 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 included support for a fire department, a college foundation, a food bank, health and rehabilitation services, housing and support services, children’s advocacy, arts, pregnancy support, and educational programs.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. High Plains Food Bank says it works to address hunger and food insecurity in the Texas Panhandle. Heal the City Free Clinic describes its mission as providing free medical care and referrals to uninsured people in Amarillo. Opportunity School says it provides early childhood education and family support for low-income children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $68,000 in 12 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $4,000. The largest awards included $25,000 to Miami Volunteer Fire Department for its fire department, and $10,000 to Amarillo College Foundation to support students.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 each to High Plains Food Bank and Laura Bush Institute; $4,000 each to Eveline’s Sunshine Cottage, Heal the City Free Clinic, and Turn Center; $3,000 each to Downtown Womens Center and The Bridge Children’s Advocacy; $2,000 each to Citadelle Art Foundation and Pregnancy Support Center; and $1,000 to Opportunity School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Hawkins and Reid Sidwell as trustees.
The Sidwell Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Hawkins
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Reid Sidwell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Sidwell Foundation
How much does The Sidwell Foundation give each year?
The Sidwell Foundation gave $68K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 12 grants.
What is The Sidwell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sidwell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $5,667, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sidwell Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Sidwell Foundation give grants?
The Sidwell Foundation 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 (9 grants).
Does The Sidwell Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Sidwell Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sidwell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sidwell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miami Volunteer Fire Department ($25,000), Amarillo College Foundation ($10,000) and High Plains Food Bank ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sidwell Foundation?
The Sidwell Foundation reported $941K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $61K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sidwell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a fire department, a college foundation, a food bank, health and rehabilitation services, housing and support services, children’s advocacy, arts, pregnancy support, and educational programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sidwell Foundation?
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 Sidwell Foundation's EIN?
The Sidwell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1915561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sidwell Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The Sidwell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-sidwell-foundation-morg_812bf7cbbb43408d8f93b267eb64feed
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