Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation is based in Wink, Texas, and supports Wink-Loving ISD students through scholarships for higher education or military training and grants to the school district for supplies and teacher funds.
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation gave $81K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,000
- +28.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,765
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $894,105
- +27.1% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing gives a deadline of the end of March. That deadline has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing gives a deadline of the end of March.
- Contact
Application contact: Wink-Loving Independent School Dist
Mailing address: 505 East First, Wink, TX 79789
Phone: (432) 527-3880
Website: https://wlisd.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wink-Loving Independent School Dist ($25K).
Organizations only. It also paid 16 individual scholarships ($56,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 66 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The largest reported grant went to Wink-Loving Independent School District in Wink, Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 110% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $81K (2025). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wink-Loving Independent School Dist Wink, TX | Grant to school district for school supplies and funds for teachers. | $25,000 |
| 16 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $56,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $894,105 | $276,442 | $85,815 | $81,000 | 17 | $83,931 | $24,804 | $38,996 |
| 2024 | $703,478 | $171,306 | $68,016 | $63,298 | 12 | $66,223 | $17,665 | $31,857 |
| 2023 | $600,188 | $187,598 | $48,055 | $44,000 | 13 | $46,680 | $11,173 | $25,968 |
| 2022 | $460,645 | $237,797 | $42,703 | $38,500 | 14 | $41,240 | $1,334 | $16,983 |
| 2021 | $265,551 | $125,130 | $28,324 | $25,000 | 10 | — | — | $10,336 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported activities include scholarships for students continuing their education or entering military training, and support for school supplies and teacher funds at Wink-Loving ISD.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $81,000. The median grant was $3,500; grants ranged from $3,500 to $25,000. The largest reported grant was $25,000 to Wink-Loving Independent School District for school supplies and funds for teachers. The filing also lists individual scholarship recipients, including awards of $3,500.
The 2024 filing describes 16 scholarships of $3,500 each for Wink-Loving ISD students to use for higher education or military training, as well as a grant to the district for school supplies and teacher funds. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
The 2024 filing says scholarship applications should be submitted to the Wink-Loving ISD high school counselor or delivered to a WLISD office. The application should include the applicant’s name, address, phone number, Social Security number, intended college, university, or vocational school, and a short description of post-graduation goals and plans; it should be signed and dated. Eligibility requirements stated on that filing include enrollment at Wink-Loving ISD High School throughout the final two years, meeting graduation requirements, and verifying plans for further education or, for military enlistees, completion of boot camp and orders for future service. Awards are restricted to education-related expenses, including tuition and housing, at the discretion of the board.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Calvin Baker as president, Ashley Baker as vice president, Pamela Rogers as treasurer, and Marti Haws as secretary. It lists Charity Smith, Kama Slaughter, Chelsea Haws, Geanna Coker, Greg Rogers, and Clayton Hawkins as directors.
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation is led by Calvin Baker, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Calvin Baker
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charity Smith
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Haws
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clayton Hawkins
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Geanna Coker
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Rogers
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kama Slaughter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scotty Carman
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vonda Warren
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Baker
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marti Haws
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Rogers
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation
How much does Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation give each year?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation gave $81K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 12 grants.
What is Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,765, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation give grants?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (16 grants).
How large is Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation reported $894K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $84K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its reported activities include scholarships for students continuing their education or entering military training, and support for school supplies and teacher funds at Wink-Loving ISD. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check wlisd.net for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation's EIN?
Wink-Loving ISD Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0817024. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 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 2021–2025
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