William C & Antoinette M Childs
William C & Antoinette M Childs is a private foundation based in Kerrville, Texas. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $15,225, including support for hospitals, a symphony, a volunteer fire department, and other organizations.
William C & Antoinette M Childs at a glance
In short: William C & Antoinette M Childs gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 30% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,225
- +125.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,523
- +171.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125
- Total assets
- $22,784
- +184.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% 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 William C & Antoinette M Childs
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact William C. Childs, President, with a concise written proposal that shows exempt status. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It makes no individual grants or loans, and the filing states that the majority of contributions go to areas of interest or institutions specified by the board of directors.
- Contact
Application contact: William C Childs President
Mailing address: 845 Lower Turtle Creek Road, Kerrville, TX 78028
Phone: (830) 257-5982
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William C & Antoinette M Childs funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 58 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to Texas recipients. West Virginia, Kansas, and New York each received 1%; Michigan received less than 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William C & Antoinette M Childs open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $117; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 40% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 342% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $3K (2022) to $15K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $7,500 |
| San Antonio Symphony San Antonio, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Support | $1,200 |
| Turtle Creek VFD Kerrville, TX | General Support | $1,000 |
| Shriners Children's Ranson, WV | General Support | $150 |
| Raphael Community Free Clinic Kerrvile, TX | General Support | $100 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Topeka, KS | General Support | $100 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $100 |
| National Fire Safety Council Michigan Center, MI | General Support | $50 |
| Monastery of the Infant Jesus Lufkin, TX | Religious Support | $25 |
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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 | $22,784 | $30,000 | $15,225 | $15,225 | 10 | $15,225 | $764 |
| 2023 | $8,009 | — | $8,115 | $6,740 | 12 | $7,427 | $635 |
| 2022 | $16,124 | — | $4,560 | $3,185 | 13 | $3,872 | $992 |
| 2021 | $20,684 | $15,000 | $4,745 | $3,445 | 9 | $4,095 | $497 |
| 2020 | $10,429 | — | $5,380 | $4,090 | 14 | — | $728 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William C & Antoinette M Childs reported a distributable amount of $764 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 foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included general support for medical, arts, fire-safety, and other organizations, as well as religious support for a monastery.
One grantee, the National Fire Safety Council, describes its mission as preventing accidents and saving lives through fire, burn-prevention, and life-safety education. It says it provides educational materials and programs for children, adults, and seniors through local fire departments.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $15,225. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $7,500, with a median grant of $125.
Its largest 2024 grants were $7,500 to Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation, $5,000 to San Antonio Symphony, $1,200 to MD Anderson Cancer Center, and $1,000 to Turtle Creek VFD. Each was listed for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William C. Childs as President and Treasurer, Antoinette Childs as Vice President and Secretary, and Christopher M. Childs as a director.
William C & Antoinette M Childs is led by William C. Childs, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William C. Childs
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Childs
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antoinette Childs
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 William C & Antoinette M Childs
How much does William C & Antoinette M Childs give each year?
William C & Antoinette M Childs gave $15K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 12 grants.
What is William C & Antoinette M Childs's typical grant size?
William C & Antoinette M Childs's median grant in 2024 was $125, and its average grant was $1,523, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William C & Antoinette M Childs that year got $117 on average.
Where does William C & Antoinette M Childs give grants?
William C & Antoinette M Childs gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does William C & Antoinette M Childs give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of William C & Antoinette M Childs's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William C & Antoinette M Childs's largest grantees?
William C & Antoinette M Childs's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation ($7,500), San Antonio Symphony ($5,000) and MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William C & Antoinette M Childs?
William C & Antoinette M Childs reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $764 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William C & Antoinette M Childs fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included general support for medical, arts, fire-safety, and other organizations, as well as religious support for a monastery. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William C & Antoinette M Childs?
The filing says to contact William C. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William C & Antoinette M Childs's EIN?
William C & Antoinette M Childs's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0358285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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