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Private Foundation
John and Deborah Gillis Foundation
John and Deborah Gillis Foundation is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $323K, expenses of $652K, total assets of $3.9M. Imperigo tracks 190 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.3M.
EIN: 825115039
Sulphur Springs, TX
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$323K
Total Expenses$652K
Total Assets$3.9M
Grants Given190
Grant Total$2.3M
Filing Years2020–2025
Sample Grants Given
JACKSON PETTY
GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
$18,598
CABLE GLENN
GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
$18,175
KATIE TIFFT
GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
$16,062
DANIEL CORRAL
GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
$15,966
LUKE RITTER
GRANT FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
$15,000
Showing up to 5 of 190 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Chandra Crawford
PRESIDENT
Deborah Gillis
TREASURER
John Douglas Perry
DIRECTOR
John Gillis
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Robin Shrode
SECRETARY
Ruth Newman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $323K | $652K | $3.9M |
| 2024 | $377K | $604K | $4.7M |
| 2023 | $123K | $650K | $4.9M |
| 2022 | $104K | $699K | $5.1M |
| 2020 | $39K | $407K | $5.8M |
Between 2020 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $39K to $323K (+734%), with total assets most recently reported at $3.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, CA, KS, KY, MA, MN, and 4 other states.
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