Funding Amount

Approximately US $2,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • In Wichita County (TX) and the surrounding communities

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Buster Coleman Charitable Foundation Grant supports various charitable initiatives, with an emphasis on religious, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, as well as the prevention of cruelty to children and animals. Founded by Buster Coleman in his will, this private foundation typically awards grants averaging $2,500, providing approximately six grants annually, with a total yearly giving of around $15,000. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to qualify.

Grant Guidelines
The Buster Coleman Charitable Trust primarily supports religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes and the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Average Giving
Average grant size: $2,500 Average number of grants per year: 6 Average total giving per year: $15,000

Eligibility

To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.There are no geographic limitations; however, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations in Wichita County (TX) and the surrounding communities.

What Coleman Buster Charitable Fdtn actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
5
Total given
$19K
Median grant
$3,000
Range
$2,500–$5,000
  • By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Wichita Falls, TX; Dallas, TX.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Interfaith Ministries of Wichita Falls I · Wichita Falls, TX

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Wichita Falls Area Food Bank · Wichita Falls, TX

    General operating

    $5,000

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star · Dallas, TX

    General operating

    $3,000

  • Humane Society of Wichita County Texas · Wichita Falls, TX

    General operating

    $3,000

  • Arts Council Wichita Falls Area Inc · Wichita Falls, TX

    General operating

    $2,500

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Child abuse prevention
  • Animal rescue

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