Abilene Heritage Square Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$58.0M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
60
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Abilene Heritage Square Inc?
Abilene Heritage Square Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Dian Graves Owen Foundation ($19.0M), Community Foundation of Abilene ($9.8M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($6.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $58.0M in grants to Abilene Heritage Square Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | $19,001,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Community Foundation of Abilene | $9,789,556 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | $6,000,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Legett Foundation | $5,000,000 | 5 | 2020–2023 |
| The Karakin Foundation | $5,000,000 | 6 | 2020–2023 |
| Kickapoo Springs Foundation | $5,000,000 | 5 | 2020–2022 |
| Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Brown | $4,999,999 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Still Water Foundation | $2,500,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Greathouse Foundation | $200,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Barber Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Allsup Family Charitable Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Willie I Wanda & W F Martin | $50,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| The Hodges Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | $40,550 | 1 | 2021 |
| Abilene Christian University | $35,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $10,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| East Texas Communities Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Summerlee Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7.7M (2021) to $11.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $9.9M.
What grants has Abilene Heritage Square Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $8,166,390 |
| 2025 | Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Brown | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,666,667 |
| 2025 | Willie I Wanda & W F Martin | PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000,000 |
| 2024 | Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Brown | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,666,666 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $577,636 |
| 2024 | Still Water Foundation | CULTURAL - TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT. | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Willie I Wanda & W F Martin | PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax | TO REVITALIZE THE ORIGINAL BUT LONG-ABANDONED ABILENE HIGH SCHOOL INTO THE NEW DOWNTOWN LIBRARY AND EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL HUB FOR THE REGION | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,001,500 |
| 2023 | The Bessemer Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000,000 |
| 2023 | Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Brown | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $1,666,666 |
| 2023 | The Legett Foundation | CHARITABLE - LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $1,250,000 |
| 2023 | The Karakin Foundation | LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2023 | The Karakin Foundation | LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Still Water Foundation | CULTURAL - TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT. | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $145,450 |
| 2023 | Greathouse Foundation | SUPPORT FOR BUILDING RENOVATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Abilene Christian University | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35,000 |
| 2023 | Barber Foundation | SUPPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Willie I Wanda & W F Martin | PRESERVATION AND EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000,000 |
| 2022 | Kickapoo Springs Foundation | LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $1,250,000 |
| 2022 | The Legett Foundation | CHARITABLE - LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | The Karakin Foundation | LINCOLN MIDDLE SCHOOL RENOVATION | $1,000,000 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $725,000 |
| 2022 | Still Water Foundation | CULTURAL - TO SUPPORT THE REVITALIZATION PROJECT. | $500,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 60 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Abilene Heritage Square Inc?
Abilene Heritage Square Inc is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Dian Graves Owen Foundation ($19.0M), Community Foundation of Abilene ($9.8M), The Bessemer Giving Fund ($6.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $58.0M in grants to Abilene Heritage Square Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is Abilene Heritage Square Inc's largest funder?
Dian Graves Owen Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Abilene Heritage Square Inc, with $19.0M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Abilene Heritage Square Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $58.0M in grants to Abilene Heritage Square Inc across 60 grants from 21 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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