The 1687 Foundation makes large, targeted investments in higher education in Texas, with all recent grants directed to the Texas Tech Foundation. Their funding appears donor-driven and focused on institutional support for Texas Tech University (likely capital, endowment or programmatic gifts), indicating a close affiliation or sustained partnership with that university.
Highly concentrated: a small number of very large gifts to a single repeat grantee (Texas Tech Foundation), suggesting focused, relationship-driven philanthropy rather than broad distributed grantmaking.
The 1687 Foundation C/o Debbie Galloway’s recent giving is anchored by a major commitment to Texas Tech Foundation, including a $580,000 donation in 2025 and several other large transfers to the university’s foundation. That pattern places higher education at the center of the foundation’s current grantmaking, with grants tied to Texas Tech Foundation, Texas Tech Foundation Inc, and a named scholarship at Texas Tech. The foundation also funds a broader set of Texas-based organizations, but its largest recent grants show a clear institutional relationship with one university. Across the top recent grants, the foundation’s gifts range from six-figure donations to mid-sized awards, with support appearing in education, ministry, youth services, and community programs. A $180,563 grant went to Lifeline Children’s Services, while $150,495 supported Camp Able of Buffalo Gap through an Abilene Gives fundraiser. Other recent gifts include support for Open Door’s mobile unit expenses in Cisco, Mercy Gate Ministries in Ingram, and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association tied to Samaritan’s Purse in Charlotte.
Higher education is the clearest theme in the recent record. The foundation gave $100,000 to Texas Tech Foundation Inc for the 1687 Foundation Scholarship, linking its giving to student support at Texas Tech. Its grant list also includes faith-based and service-oriented nonprofits. Heartbeat International received $240,000, and Elam Ministries received $120,000. Several recent awards went to local community organizations in Texas. The foundation gave $123,063 to Open Door for 2024 mobile unit expenses in Cisco and $100,000 to Olden Volunteer Fire Department. It also supported programs serving children and families, including $75,000 to Center for Asd as a matching grant and $65,000 to Chase’s Place.
Typical grant size sits at $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $14,470 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile, showing a mix of smaller awards and substantially larger commitments. Recent grants include multiple six-figure donations, so the distribution is right-skewed. The pattern also looks relationship-driven rather than broad, open solicitation. The available record shows a concentrated set of recipients, with repeated support to Texas Tech-related entities and several one-off gifts to other organizations. The foundation is a private family-style vehicle associated with Debbie Galloway, and it also funds individuals.
$4.7M
$162.3M
$28.2M
$10.2M
Most grants fall between $5K and $40K, with a median of $14K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$14K
75th Percentile
$40K
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Notable grantees: Texas Tech Foundation (including Texas Tech Foundation Inc)
Grantmaking is local and heavily concentrated in Texas. Of the grants in the provided record, 89% go to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state of Texas. Lubbock appears repeatedly through Texas Tech Foundation and Texas Tech Foundation Inc. Other Texas recipient cities include Buffalo Gap, Cisco, Ingram, Olden, Abilene, Arlington, Richardson, Midland, and Houston. Outside Texas, the recent list includes Columbus, Birmingham, Alpharetta, Charlotte, and Richfield, but the country distribution remains entirely U.S.-based.
Its grant size distribution is $5,000 at the 25th percentile, $14,470 at the median, and $40,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include larger six-figure gifts, including a $580,000 donation and other $100,000-plus grants.
The recent record centers on higher education through Texas Tech-related grants, along with faith-based ministries, children and family services, and community organizations. Named recipients include Texas Tech Foundation Inc, Heartbeat International, Lifeline Children’s Services, Open Door, and Olden Volunteer Fire Department.
The top state by grant count is North Carolina, while 89% of the recorded grants go to recipients in Texas. Recent Texas recipient cities include Lubbock, Buffalo Gap, Cisco, Ingram, Olden, Arlington, Midland, and Houston.
Yes. The foundation funds individuals, and the provided record also includes a scholarship grant at Texas Tech Foundation Inc for the 1687 Foundation Scholarship.
Texas Tech-related support appears repeatedly in the recent record, with multiple donations to Texas Tech Foundation and Texas Tech Foundation Inc, including a named scholarship grant. The rest of the list is a mix of one-off awards to organizations in Texas and a smaller number of out-of-state recipients.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - AGREEMENT 2024 | LUBBOCK, TX | $580,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - AGREEMENT GRANT | LUBBOK, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC - GRANT | LUBBOCK, TX | $350,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| HEARTBEAT INTERNATIONAL - GRANT | COLUMBUS, OH | $240,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES - GRANT | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $180,563 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CAMP ABLE OF BUFFALO GAP - ABILENE GIVES FUNDRAISER | BUFFALO GAP, TX | $150,495 | 2025 | DONATION |
| OPEN DOOR - 2024 MOBILE UNIT EXPENSES | CISCO, TX | $123,063 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ELAM MINISTRIES - GRANT | ALPHARETTA, GA | $120,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MERCY GATE MINISTRIES-MINDY - GRANT | INGRAM, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - GRANT | LUBBOCK, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC - THE 1687 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP | LUBBOCK, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSO - DONATION- SAMARITANS PURSE | CHARLOTTE, NC | $100,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| OLDEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN - GRANT | OLDEN, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CENTER FOR ASD - MATCHING GRANT | CROWLEY, TX | $75,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| WMK LLC - VAN DONATION FOR HEATHER | RICHFIELD, OH | $69,380 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CHASE'S PLACE - GRANT | RICHARDSON, TX | $65,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ABILENE YOUTH SPORTS AUTHORITY - GRANT | ABILENE, TX | $61,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BUFFAL - GRANT | BUFFALO GAP, TX | $55,758 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER - GRANT | ARLINGTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDAT - INV# 11820242 GALA | ARLINGTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BYNUM SCHOOL - GRANT | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| PLAY IT FORWARD FOUNDATION - GRANT | TROPHY CLUB, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDAT - 2023 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | ARLINGTON, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| SHARING HANDS - GRANT | MIDLAND, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| COLEMAN CARES - GRANT | COLEMAN, TX | $50,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MOVING WATER - GRANT | CYPRESS, TX | $45,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| EMBRACE GRACE - GRANT | HURST, TX | $43,268 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS HUNTER FOR HEROES WEST T - GRANT | CLYDE, TX | $41,917 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MILE MONSTER INC - GRANT | HILLSBOROUGH, NJ | $40,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS BRIGADES - BOBWHITE QUAIL BRIGADE | NEW BRAUNFELS, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOC OF HOUST - GRANT | HOUSTON, TX | $40,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| NARROW GATE FOUNDATION - GRANT | DUCK RIVER, TN | $40,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - BRIT | ABILENE, TX | $35,460 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| LIVE OAK CHURCH - GRANT | COMANCHE, TX | $34,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| HARDIN SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - FREDRIC | ABILENE, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| CHARIS HILLS CAMP - GRANT | SUNSET, TX | $30,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BCYFR SUPPORTERS - INV 138 | BROWNWOOD, TX | $26,050 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EL - GRANT | EL PASO, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHAB CENT - GRANT | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| BASIN DREAM CENTER FOR ORPHANS - GRANT | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES - GRANT | MIDLAND, TX | $25,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| INGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT - GRANT | INGRAM, TX | $24,400 | 2025 | DONATION |
| PERMIAN WARRIOR PARTNERSHIP - GRANT | AUGUSTA, GA | $24,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - JADE MCBRID | LUBBOCK, TX | $22,269 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| PRAIRIE VIEW AM UNIVERSITY - CARLYN | PRAIRIE VIEW, TX | $22,015 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP |
| BRAD ROWLAND - CONTRIBUTION FOR TAM | LOCUST GROVE, OK | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| SCOTTISH RITES - GRANT | DALLAS, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| MANUEL GARCIA GAVIN - DONATION- TRI | CIBOLO, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| TEXAS TECH FUND - GRANT | LUBBOCK, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
| EPILEPSY FOUNDATION TEXAS - GRANT | HOUSTON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | DONATION |
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - AGREEMENT 2024
$580,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - AGREEMENT GRANT
$500,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC - GRANT
$350,000DONATION
HEARTBEAT INTERNATIONAL - GRANT
$240,000DONATION
LIFELINE CHILDREN'S SERVICES - GRANT
$180,563DONATION
CAMP ABLE OF BUFFALO GAP - ABILENE GIVES FUNDRAISER
$150,495DONATION
Current and upcoming funding from 1687 Foundation C/O Debbie Galloway that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to other 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations and special circumstances may be considered directly. The foundation also seeks organizations serving the same ministry outreaches it does.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; request to apply for a future event.
OPEN DOOR - 2024 MOBILE UNIT EXPENSES
$123,063DONATION
ELAM MINISTRIES - GRANT
$120,000DONATION
MERCY GATE MINISTRIES-MINDY - GRANT
$100,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION - GRANT
$100,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC - THE 1687 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
$100,000DONATION
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSO - DONATION- SAMARITANS PURSE
$100,000DONATION
OLDEN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMEN - GRANT
$100,000DONATION
CENTER FOR ASD - MATCHING GRANT
$75,000DONATION
WMK LLC - VAN DONATION FOR HEATHER
$69,380DONATION
CHASE'S PLACE - GRANT
$65,000DONATION
ABILENE YOUTH SPORTS AUTHORITY - GRANT
$61,000DONATION
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF BUFFAL - GRANT
$55,758DONATION
ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER - GRANT
$50,000DONATION
TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDAT - INV# 11820242 GALA
$50,000DONATION
BYNUM SCHOOL - GRANT
$50,000DONATION
PLAY IT FORWARD FOUNDATION - GRANT
$50,000DONATION
TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL FOUNDAT - 2023 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
$50,000DONATION
SHARING HANDS - GRANT
$50,000DONATION
COLEMAN CARES - GRANT
$50,000DONATION
MOVING WATER - GRANT
$45,000DONATION
EMBRACE GRACE - GRANT
$43,268DONATION
TEXAS HUNTER FOR HEROES WEST T - GRANT
$41,917DONATION
MILE MONSTER INC - GRANT
$40,000DONATION
TEXAS BRIGADES - BOBWHITE QUAIL BRIGADE
$40,000DONATION
DOWN'S SYNDROME ASSOC OF HOUST - GRANT
$40,000DONATION
NARROW GATE FOUNDATION - GRANT
$40,000DONATION
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY - BRIT
$35,460SCHOLARSHIP
LIVE OAK CHURCH - GRANT
$34,000DONATION
HARDIN SIMMONS UNIVERSITY - FREDRIC
$30,000SCHOLARSHIP
CHARIS HILLS CAMP - GRANT
$30,000DONATION
BCYFR SUPPORTERS - INV 138
$26,050DONATION
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF EL - GRANT
$25,000DONATION
MIDLAND CHILDREN'S REHAB CENT - GRANT
$25,000DONATION
BASIN DREAM CENTER FOR ORPHANS - GRANT
$25,000DONATION
CENTERS FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES - GRANT
$25,000DONATION
INGRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT - GRANT
$24,400DONATION
PERMIAN WARRIOR PARTNERSHIP - GRANT
$24,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY - JADE MCBRID
$22,269SCHOLARSHIP
PRAIRIE VIEW AM UNIVERSITY - CARLYN
$22,015SCHOLARSHIP
BRAD ROWLAND - CONTRIBUTION FOR TAM
$20,000DONATION
SCOTTISH RITES - GRANT
$20,000DONATION
MANUEL GARCIA GAVIN - DONATION- TRI
$20,000DONATION
TEXAS TECH FUND - GRANT
$20,000DONATION
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION TEXAS - GRANT
$20,000DONATION
Who can apply: Targets established ministries or organizations serving service professions, prison ministries, healthcare facilities, children's programs, and at-risk populations such as homeless shelters, food banks and soup kitchens. Does not provide resources to personal ministries, street evangelism, or distribution that does not serve stated target ministries.
Deadline: Generally notify within 3 business days; if planning for a specific event, submit more than 3 but less than 6 weeks before the event.
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