Museum of the West Texas Frontier
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2023–2025
Total received
$78K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
9
Years covered
2023–2025
Who funds Museum of the West Texas Frontier?
Museum of the West Texas Frontier is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Abilene ($48K), Dian Graves Owen Foundation ($13K), Texas Historical Foundation ($8K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $78K in grants to Museum of the West Texas Frontier between 2023–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | $47,750 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | $13,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Texas Historical Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Summerlee Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian | $2,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Museum of the West Texas Frontier received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Texas Historical Foundation | SUPPORTS THE FURTHER EXPANSION OF THE "HISTORY ALIVE" PROGRAM AT THE MUSEUM OF THE WEST TEXAS FRONTIER. | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $27,750 |
| 2024 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2024 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | American Electric Power Foundation | Education Coordinator | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation of Abilene | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Dian Graves Owen Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Museum of the West Texas Frontier?
Museum of the West Texas Frontier is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation of Abilene ($48K), Dian Graves Owen Foundation ($13K), Texas Historical Foundation ($8K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $78K in grants to Museum of the West Texas Frontier between 2023–2025.
Who is Museum of the West Texas Frontier's largest funder?
Community Foundation of Abilene is the largest recorded funder of Museum of the West Texas Frontier, with $48K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Museum of the West Texas Frontier received?
IRS 990 filings record $78K in grants to Museum of the West Texas Frontier across 9 grants from 6 funders between 2023–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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