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Wow Foundation is a private corporation based in AMARILLO, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2020. The principal officer is Jerry Don Thompson. It holds total assets of $4K. Annual income is reported at $25K. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2019 to $4K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Alaska. According to available records, Wow Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $65K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $17K and $31K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $31K distributed across 8 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $140 to $18K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Alaska. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$140
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Wow Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, AK.
Wow Foundation has distributed a total of $65K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from $140 to $18K.
Wow Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wow Foundation is headquartered in AMARILLO, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Don Thompson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melanie M Thompson | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Alan Mccarty | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$4K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$4K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$65K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rope 4 A CureCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $18K | 2023 |
| Hope To Opportunities FoundationCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $11K | 2022 |
| Symphony GuildCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| WycdCharitable Benefit | Andrew, TX | $500 | 2022 |
| Will Roger Range Riders FoundationCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $8K | 2021 |
| Heal The City AmarilloCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $3K | 2021 |
| Shane SawyerCharitable Benefit | Midland, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Hillside Christian ChurchCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Harps For AfricaCharitable Benefit | Dalhart, TX | $1K | 2021 |
| Boy Scouts Of AmericaCharitable Benefit | Amarillo, TX | $350 | 2021 |
| Faith Community Christian SchoolCharitable Benefit | Juneau, AK | $140 | 2021 |