Mary E. Bivins Foundation: Healthy Seniors Grant
Funding Amount
US $2,500 - US $25,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Other requirements
- Programs that address hunger and food security, nutrition, aging in place, transportation, increasing social connection, care giver support, health needs, and other senior related issues are eligible
Overview
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation Healthy Seniors Grant supports nonprofit organizations in the Texas Panhandle that enhance the quality of life for older adults. The 2024 grant program focuses on vital issues such as hunger, nutrition, transportation, and social connection for seniors. With a simplified application process, this initiative aims to address critical needs and empower organizations dedicated to improving senior welfare in the community.
NOTE: The Foundation typically has the Healthy Seniors Grant Program cycle in the fall of even years.
Mary E. Bivins Foundation Grants
Bivins Foundation is to enrich the quality of life in the Texas Panhandle by supporting the elderly, funding the education of Christian ministers, and addressing critical community needs.
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation distributes funds in the form of grants for charitable purposes that address specific, nonrecurring needs of qualified nonprofit organizations committed to improving and enriching the quality of life in the 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle. The Mary E. Bivins Foundation is committed to supporting older adults.
The Mary E. Bivins Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 Healthy Seniors Grant Program. The grant program features a simplified grant application and is designed to assist organizations that provide programs targeted to meet the needs of aging and senior populations throughout the Panhandle.
Eligibility
Programs that address hunger and food security, nutrition, aging in place, transportation, increasing social connection, care giver support, health needs, and other senior related issues are eligible
Past recipients of this program
Recent awards under this program (from Mary E Bivins Foundation's IRS filings)
Panhandle Regional Planning Commiss Area Agency on Aging
Amarillo, TX · 2021
$25K
Amarillo Wesley Communication Cente
Amarillo, TX · 2021
$25K
Amarillo, TX · 2021
$20K
Cactus, TX · 2021
$20K
Hall County Home Delivered Meals
Memphis, TX · 2021
$20K
17 grants in Mary E Bivins Foundation's 2021 filings reference “Healthy Seniors Grant” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.
What Mary E Bivins Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 63
- Total given
- $2.72M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $6,836–$375K
- By dollars: Texas 95%, Colorado 4%, Ohio <1%. Top recipient cities: Amarillo, TX; Borger, TX; Pampa, TX.
- 5% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 45% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Panhandle Community Services · Amarillo, TX
Mental health
$375K
Meadows Mental Health Policy Instit · Dallas, TX
Behavioral health ce
$300K
The Bridge · Amarillo, TX
Building
$150K
Presbyterian Home for Children · Amarillo, TX
Building renovation
$138K
Downtown Women's Center · Amarillo, TX
Equipment
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Seniors
- Nonprofits
- Food security
- Hunger
- Transportation
- Health education
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