COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE
ABILENE, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
75-2045832
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
ABILENE, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
75-2045832
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
Community Foundation of Abilene is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $27.4M in grants paid to 250 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO MAKE A LASTING CHARITABLE IMPACT ON OUR COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT DONORS TO CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT, MANAGE STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS TO PRESERVE OUR ENDOWMENTS, MAKE GRANTS THAT ALIGN WITH DONOR INTENT, RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS AND PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP TO ENHANCE ABILENE'S FUTURE, TODAY.
Cause Areas
2
Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX
$12M
12%
GRACE MUSEUM INC
Abilene, TX
$5.2M
5%
HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY
Abilene, TX
$4.2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
250
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 500 grantees
- 45 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE awarded about 250 grants, totaling nearly $18.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE awarded grants to about 500 grantees. Recent grantees include Southern Methodist University, GRACE MUSEUM INC, and HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF ABILENE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.