High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation focuses its giving on faith-driven human services and community infrastructure, primarily in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. The foundation makes large, often multi-year or repeat grants to faith-based social service organizations (shelters, pregnancy centers, recovery programs), local churches for building/land projects, and community health and education institutions. Its giving is mission-oriented toward practical relief, facilities, and program support rather than research or arts. A single grantee (Baptist Community Services) accounts for the majority of dollars, illustrating a highly concentrated funding approach.
High Plains Christian Ministries Foundation’s giving is anchored by a very large, repeated commitment to Baptist Community Services in Amarillo, which received seven-figure program support in 2023, 2024, and 2025. That pattern sets the tone for the foundation’s work: concentrated, mission-driven grants that back faith-based social service providers, churches, and local institutions with practical operating and facility needs. The foundation reported $45,421,868 in annual grants and $575,796,868 in assets in its latest 990 year on file, showing a substantial grantmaking footprint even though most awards stay close to home. Recent grants also show support for local ministry and community infrastructure, including building purchases, land acquisition, renovations, and program support. Recipients range from churches and retreat centers to health and education organizations, with much of the activity centered in Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. Within that pattern, organizations such as Baptist Community Services and Waterfront Church DC illustrate two sides of the portfolio: direct service support and property-focused ministry investment.
Faith-based human services are a clear theme. The foundation gave $200,000 to Faith City Ministries for a building project and $158,000 in 2024, then $156,000 in 2025, to Heal the City for program support. Pregnancy and family support also appears repeatedly: Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs received $200,000 in 2023, $120,000 in 2024, and $150,000 in 2025, all listed as various purposes. Community health and mental health show up as well, including $240,000 in 2025 to Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for program support and $350,000 in 2023 to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center for program support. Education and youth-oriented community work appears in grants such as $130,000 in 2025 to Opportunity School and $100,000 in 2023 to Maverick Boys and Girls Club of Amarillo.
Typical grants cluster in the middle of six figures: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $38,000, and the 75th percentile is $62,000. The recent grants list also shows a much larger upper tier, with several awards in the hundreds of thousands and one grant above $10 million. The foundation’s grantmaking is recurring rather than one-off in several cases: Baptist Community Services appears in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Denison Forum received $750,000 in both 2024 and 2025; and Heal the City and Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation also reappear across years. The structure looks like a private foundation with no individual grants and no program-related investments reported.
$17.4M
$575.8M
$29M
$21.8M
Most grants fall between $20K and $62K, with a median of $38K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$38K
75th Percentile
$62K
About 98% of grants go to recipients in TX.
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Highly concentrated dollar-wise (one dominant grantee receives most funds) with a mix of repeat multi-year grants to core faith-based organizations and targeted capital/infrastructure gifts to churches and ministries; overall grants are localized and program- or project-specific rather than broad national funding.
Notable grantees: Baptist Community Services, Downtown Women's Center, Hope Choice Pregnancy Centers and Mentoring Programs, High Plains Food Bank, Amarillo Mercy Ministries
Grant activity is overwhelmingly Texas-centered: 98% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state, and Texas is also the top state by grant count. Amarillo is the main city in the list, with recipients such as Baptist Community Services, Journey Church, Faith City Ministries, Heal the City, and the Downtown Women’s Center. Other Texas cities include Canyon, Dallas, and Fort Worth-area institutions such as the Panhandle Adult Rebuilding Center in Amarillo’s region. Outside Texas, the foundation has made grants in Washington, DC and Broomfield, Colorado.
The foundation supports faith-based social service providers, churches, pregnancy resource centers, health and mental health organizations, and community-serving institutions. Recent grants include program support, building purchases, land purchases, renovations, and other facility-related purposes.
The grant-size distribution centers on modest awards: the 25th percentile is $20,000, the median is $38,000, and the 75th percentile is $62,000. The recent list also includes much larger commitments, including seven-figure awards and multiple grants in the hundreds of thousands.
Yes. Baptist Community Services received grants in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Denison Forum appears in both 2024 and 2025, while Heal the City and Harrington Cancer and Health Foundation also show repeat support across years.
Most grants go to Texas recipients, and 98% of grants in the dataset were given to organizations in the HQ state. Amarillo appears frequently, along with Canyon and Dallas, while a smaller number of grants went to Washington, DC and Broomfield, Colorado.
No. The foundation does not fund individuals, and it does not make program-related investments according to the provided data.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES | AMARILLO, TX | $10,648,105 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WATERFRONT CHURCH DC | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,600,000 | 2025 | BUILDING PURCHASE |
| THE LIVING STONE CHURCH | BROOMFIELD, CO | $868,000 | 2025 | LAND PURCHASE |
| DENISON FORUM | DALLAS, TX | $750,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE | DALLAS, TX | $240,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| WTAMU FOUNDATION | CANYON, TX | $189,000 | 2025 | BUILDING PURCHASE |
| HEAL THE CITY | AMARILLO, TX | $156,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| HOPE CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTERS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS | AMARILLO, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| HIGH PLAINS RETREAT CENTER | CANYON, TX | $147,150 | 2025 | COVERED SPORTS COURT |
| OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL | AMARILLO, TX | $130,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HARRINGTON CANCER AND HEALTH FOUNDATION | AMARILLO, TX | $125,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| AMARILLO MERCY MINISTRIES | AMARILLO, TX | $98,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION | AMARILLO, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| TURN CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ANOTHER CHANCE HOUSE | AMARILLO, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES | AMARILLO, TX | $66,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| EASTRIDGE MISSION CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $56,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK | AMARILLO, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | KIDS CAFE |
| AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME | AMARILLO, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF AMARILLO | AMARILLO, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER | HAPPY, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | FLOORING PURCHASE |
| AMARILLO AREA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION | AMARILLO, TX | $40,700 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| TEMPLE OF PRAISE COMMUNITY CHURCH | AMARILLO, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | BUILDING EXPANSION |
| HIDDEN FALLS RANCH | WAYSIDE, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA | AMARILLO, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| AMARILLO WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $25,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CACTUS NAZARENE MINSITRIES | CACTUS, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| BRIDGES TO LIFE | HOUSTON, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| MISSION 2540 INC | AMARILLO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE BRIDGE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | AMARILLO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| 7 STAR HORSE THERAPY | AMARILLO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | OFFICE BUILDING |
| TEXAS MISISON OF MERCY INC | AUSTIN, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | FREE DENTAL CLINIC |
| KAIROS TORCH INTERNATIONAL | AMARILLO, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE KINGDOM KEYS NETWORK | AMARILLO, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS |
| MOORE COUNTY HEALTH FOUNDATION | DUMAS, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE |
| TRADEWIND COMMUNITY CHURCH | AMARILLO, TX | $19,250 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| THE AMARILLO SYMPHONY | AMARILLO, TX | $17,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE LEGION PROJECT | AMARILLO, TX | $16,300 | 2025 | COPIER PURCHASE |
| GRACE CHURCH | LUBBOCK, TX | $13,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| LA IGLESIA FIRME | MEMPHIS, TX | $12,000 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| GATEWAY TO SUCCESS INC | AMARILLO, TX | $11,400 | 2025 | VARIOUS PURPOSES |
| IGLESIA BAUTISTA HISPANA | DUMAS, TX | $10,500 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| HILLTOP SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DIOCESE OF AMARILLO | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| CAMP ALPHIE | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| THE SALVATION ARMY | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| DOVE CREEK EQUINE RESCUE | CANYON, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
| REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT | AMARILLO, TX | $10,000 | 2025 | PROGRAM SUPPORT |
BAPTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES
$10,648,105PROGRAM SUPPORT
WATERFRONT CHURCH DC
$2,600,000BUILDING PURCHASE
THE LIVING STONE CHURCH
$868,000LAND PURCHASE
DENISON FORUM
$750,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MEADOWS MENTAL HEALTH POLICY INSTITUTE
$240,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
WTAMU FOUNDATION
$189,000BUILDING PURCHASE
HEAL THE CITY
PROGRAM SUPPORT
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER
$150,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
HOPE CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTERS AND MENTORING PROGRAMS
$150,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
HIGH PLAINS RETREAT CENTER
$147,150COVERED SPORTS COURT
OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL
$130,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HARRINGTON CANCER AND HEALTH FOUNDATION
$125,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
AMARILLO MERCY MINISTRIES
$98,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
AMARILLO AREA FOUNDATION
$75,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
TURN CENTER
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ANOTHER CHANCE HOUSE
$75,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
$66,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
EASTRIDGE MISSION CENTER
$56,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
HIGH PLAINS FOOD BANK
$50,000KIDS CAFE
AMARILLO CHILDREN'S HOME
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF AMARILLO
$50,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CETA CANYON CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
$50,000FLOORING PURCHASE
AMARILLO AREA BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
$40,700VARIOUS PURPOSES
TEMPLE OF PRAISE COMMUNITY CHURCH
$40,000BUILDING EXPANSION
HIDDEN FALLS RANCH
$40,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
$30,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
AMARILLO WESLEY COMMUNITY CENTER
$25,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
CACTUS NAZARENE MINSITRIES
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
BRIDGES TO LIFE
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
MISSION 2540 INC
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE BRIDGE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
$25,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
7 STAR HORSE THERAPY
$25,000OFFICE BUILDING
TEXAS MISISON OF MERCY INC
$20,000FREE DENTAL CLINIC
KAIROS TORCH INTERNATIONAL
$20,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE KINGDOM KEYS NETWORK
$20,000COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS
MOORE COUNTY HEALTH FOUNDATION
$20,000EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
TRADEWIND COMMUNITY CHURCH
$19,250VARIOUS PURPOSES
THE AMARILLO SYMPHONY
$17,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE LEGION PROJECT
$16,300COPIER PURCHASE
GRACE CHURCH
$13,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
LA IGLESIA FIRME
$12,000VARIOUS PURPOSES
GATEWAY TO SUCCESS INC
$11,400VARIOUS PURPOSES
IGLESIA BAUTISTA HISPANA
$10,500PROGRAM SUPPORT
HILLTOP SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DIOCESE OF AMARILLO
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
CAMP ALPHIE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
THE SALVATION ARMY
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
DOVE CREEK EQUINE RESCUE
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT
REFUGEE LANGUAGE PROJECT
$10,000PROGRAM SUPPORT