Directors Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 46-3081716
Foundation Overview
Based in Abilene, TX, Directors Foundation has awarded 198 grants totaling $10,248,288 to organizations in Texas, Minnesota and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $90 to $762,209, with a median award of $24,500.
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New Applicant Friendliness
4 of 29 recipients (14%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
91% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Abilene (89%), San Antonio (4%), Buffalo Gap (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 129% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Directors Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene Christian University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $762,209 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $245,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Big Country Casa | $37,208 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $27,209 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Cancer Services Network | $17,209 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Community Foundation | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $65,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Global Samaritan | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $30,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $107,275 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Abilene Chamber Foundation | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | $200,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Healing Hearts Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Treehouse Exchange | $2,209 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Abilene Zoological Society | $62,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy | $500 | Pewee Valley, KY, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Serenity Foundation | $500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Steps Big Country | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2024 |
| Ab Heritage Square | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Abilene Philharmonic | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $620,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $355,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $10,000 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Community Foundation | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Global Samaritan | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $35,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Stillwater United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $51,750 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Ymca Of Abilene | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Abilene Chamber Foundation | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | $200,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Healing Hearts Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Chorus Abilene | $460 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Fdlic | $90 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity - Abilene | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $18,300 | Honolulu, HI, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Salvation Army Of Abilene | $3,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Texas Tech Foundation | $20,000 | Lubbock, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Treehouse Exchange | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2023 |
| Ab Heritage Square | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Philharmonic | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $608,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $156,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $10,000 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Childrens Grief Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $26,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $60,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Global Samaritan | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $35,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Stillwater United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $98,875 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $24,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Abilene | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Noah Project | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Texas Funeral Directors Association | $17,735 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $4,400 | Englewood, CO, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ab Heritage Square | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Philharmonic | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $608,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $156,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $10,000 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Childrens Grief Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $26,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $60,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Global Samaritan | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $35,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Stillwater United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $98,875 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $24,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Abilene | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Noah Project | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Texas Funeral Directors Association | $17,735 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $4,400 | Englewood, CO, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ab Heritage Square | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Christian University | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Philharmonic | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $608,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $156,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $10,000 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Childrens Grief Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $26,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $60,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Global Samaritan | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $35,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $40,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Stillwater United Methodist Church | $5,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $98,875 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $24,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Abilene | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Hardin Simmons University | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Noah Project | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Texas Funeral Directors Association | $17,735 | Austin, TX, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Youth For Christ | $4,400 | Englewood, CO, US | Operations | 2022 |
| Ab Heritage Square | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Abilene Christian University | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Abilene Philharmonic | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Abilene Police Department Foundatio | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Abilene Youth Sports Authority | $90,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Amy Biggs | $213 | Tuscola, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Baylor University | $10,000 | Waco, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Beltway Park Baptist Church | $172,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Camp Able Of Buffalo Gap | $10,000 | Buffalo Gap, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Childrens Grief Connection | $25,000 | St Peter, MN, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Christ Community Church | $5,000 | West Paducah, KY, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Community Foundation | $62,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Riding High Ministries | $15,000 | Shelley, ID, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Fellowship Of Christian Athletes | $100,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Global Samaritan | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Hendrick Home For Children | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | $30,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Love Care Ministries | $50,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| March Of Dimes | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Pregnancy Resources Of Abilene | $43,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Stillwater United Methodist Church | $2,000 | Dayton, OH, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $49,200 | San Antonio, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Wylie Bulldog Educational Foundatio | $49,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Ymca Of Abilene | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Operations | 2021 |
| Big Country Fca | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Vital Seeds Ministries | $42,230 | San Antonio, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Cancer Services Network | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Children Grief Connecti | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Community Foundation | $41,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Dri Co Tim Yandell | $5,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Fellowship Of Christian | $80,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Food Bank | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Global Samaritan | $8,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Hendrick Home For Child | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Hendrick Hospice | $20,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Love And Care Ministrie | $47,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Paramount Theatre | $1,200 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Pregancy Resources Cent | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Abilene Christian Unive | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Abilene Police Foundat | $1,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Abilene Youth Sports | $299,996 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Alzheimers Association | $2,500 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Beltway Baptist Church | $140,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sister | $10,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
| Big Country Casa | $25,000 | Abilene, TX, US | Promote Christ | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 46-3081716 |
| Website | http://www.directorsfoundation.org |
| Address | 6550 DIRECTORS PARKWAY Abilene, TX 79606-0000 |
Key People (14)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Directors Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Billy K Seale |
|---|---|
| Director | Dawson Rodriguez |
| Director | Drew Seale |
| Director | Terry Groban |
| Director | Robert Hamil |
Forms 990-PF
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Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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