Investing in Community
For over 60 Years
The Amarillo Area Foundation is the only nonprofit community foundation serving the more than 400,000 people in the Texas Panhandle. As a leader in philanthropic, nonprofit, and community issues, the Foundation is a catalyzing force that addresses the community’s most critical challenges by providing significant, shared and lasting results.
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Our Longevity
By giving, you can provide long-lasting support for Amarillo Area Foundation while enjoying financial benefits for yourself. There are many ways to give to support those in the Texas Panhandle.
Planned
Giving
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GIVING
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Community impact
2030
LOCAL GRANTS
2240
REGIONAL GRANTS
1079
RURAL GRANTS
5349
TOTAL GRANTS
THE MISSION
of the Amarillo Area Foundation Nonprofit Service Center (NSC) is to challenge and equip nonprofit organizations to be self-sufficient and accountable through consulting, education, networking, and resources.
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Amarillo Area Foundation Announces the First Discretionary Grants for 2026
Amarillo Area Foundation Announces the First Discretionary Grants for 2026
A Mindful Place: Supporting Mental Health in the Panhandle
A Mindful Place: Supporting Mental Health in the Panhandle
Turning Urgency into Action: How Hidden Falls Ranch Used The Panhandle Gives to Meet New Safety Standards
Turning Urgency into Action: How Hidden Falls Ranch Used The Panhandle Gives to Meet New Safety Standards
Scholarships
The foundation
offers a variety of scholarships for different colleges/universities and fields of study. Eligibility for scholarships is based on the student’s county of residence, planned college or university, and/or anticipated field of study.
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Grants
since the 1970s
the Foundation has provided grants and a variety of other services to strengthen nonprofit organizations and the services they deliver.
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Scholarship impact
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526500
AWARDED IN 2021
325
RECIPIENTS IN 2021
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9735352
AWARDED TOTAL
7354
TOTAL RECIPIENTS
Panhandle Partners
in Philanthropy
The Amarillo Area Foundation is the only nonprofit community foundation serving the more than 400,000 people in the Texas Panhandle. As a leader in philanthropic, nonprofit, and community issues, the Foundation is a catalyzing force that addresses the community’s most critical challenges by providing significant, shared and lasting results.
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Creating a fund with the Amarillo Area Foundation is an easy process. By working with you individually, as well as your financial advisor, staff at the Foundation is able to customize a fund to achieve your philanthropic goals.
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