2020-03-04T12:41:47-08:00 2019-12-31 261814581 Donald W Shierry CPA PC PO Box 4866 Wichita Falls TX 76308 990 2019-01-01 201480110 Graham Community Foundation GRAH 9405491400 PO Box 398 Graham TX 76450 Neal Blanton President 2020-03-04 true Donald W Shierry P00031769 9406919440 2019 2020-09-22 18:59:49Z Neal Blanton PO Box 398 Graham TX 76450 3660550 false X N/A X 2004 TX The organization will act as a centralized servicing agency to coordinate fundraising and grant application efforts of the various exempt organizations with the goal of reducing duplicated overhead expenses and educating staff of the various exempt organizations. 5 5 0 5 0 82263 1275 0 108468 227922 0 190731 229197 95173 642594 0 0 0 0 1711 1942 96884 644536 93847 -415339 6934817 6519478 0 6934817 6519478 X The organization will act as a centralized servicing agency to coordinate fundraising and grant application efforts of the various exempt organizations with the goal of reducing duplicated overhead expenses and educating staff of the various exempt organizations. false false 323000 323000 The Graham Regional Medical Center is the leading healthcare provider in the region and serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. It strives for advancement and improvements. Funds were provided to purchase capital equipment necessary in the medical center's operations. 143846 143846 The Library of Graham is a state of the art facility that serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. Funds were provided to update the interior of the facility. 57233 57233 The Library of Graham is a state of the art facility that serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. Funds were provided to replace and upgrade the computer system for the entire facility. 118515 118515 642594 true false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 3 0 false 0 false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false X Donald Shierry 9406919440 2004 Quail Creek Drive Suite 100 Wichita Falls TX 76308 X Neal Blanton President 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colby Kramer Vice President 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Kyle Peavy Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Haggart Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Hosch Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 1275 1275 0 117812 117812 0 0 0 3541463 3431353 110110 110110 110110 0 0 0 0 229197 227922 642594 642594 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1575 1575 0 0 0 0 0 367 367 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 644536 642594 1942 0 3493561 6512653 0 0 9904 6825 0 0 0 0 0 0 3431352 0 0 0 0 0 6934817 6519478 0 0 X 6934817 6519478 6934817 6519478 6934817 6519478 -415339 X false false false X 600 445050 244935 82263 1275 774123 0 0 600 445050 244935 82263 1275 774123 521243 252880 48271 77802 69455 108468 117812 421808 0 0 1195931 0.21150 0.49920 X 16 1275 642594 6519478 true true true City of Graham 429 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 47928 0 Police Department K-9 Dog/Vehicle Graham Activity Center 825 Fairview Street Graham TX 76450 22652 0 Floor Cleaning & Video/Audio System Graham Chamber of Commerce 608 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 16000 0 Christmas Figurine & Sound System Graham Regional Medical Cente 1301 Montgomery Road Graham TX 76450 323000 0 Capital Equipment Library of Graham 910 Cherry St Graham TX 76450 756000541 204579 0 Computer/Interior Update, Cleaning Old Post Office Museum 510 3rd Street Graham TX 76450 9983 0 Display Showcases The Graham Area Crisis Center 503 2nd Street Graham TX 76450 15765 0 Remodel Plans 6 1 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used In most cases, grants are for the operating expenses of the organizations or for specific projects. This organization determines eligibility for grants based on funding needs of the applicant. Financial information is obtained from applicants to determine need. Because of the size of the community, it is easy to observe the application of the funds to specific projects, maintenance of a facility, or improvements made to a facility. Board members make visits to facilities and/or communicate with recipients' boards to determine that application of the funding is appropriate. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: The Graham Chamber of Commerce is the guardian of the local economy. The chamber works to promote business expansion, recruitment and retention. The chamber seeks to strengthen and grow the local business environment through a collaborative partnership with all levels of government, community organizations and business associations and by serving as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life in our community. Funds were provided to purchase a replacement Christmas figurine and to fund the Sound on the Square project which will benefit the downtown square to make it more appealing for local shoppers and visitors. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: The Graham Senior Citizen Center recently changed its name to Graham Activity Center. It is one of the most useful and beautiful facilities in Graham, Texas. The center provides much needed services to all those 60 and over in the community. The center serves hot, nutritious meals every weekday in the facility or through the use of Meals on Wheels volunteers. Funds were provided for the cleaning of the floors at the facility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: The Pioneer PTO is a parent teacher organization that is located in Graham, Texas that was created for the benefit of the Pioneer Elementary School and the children being educated there. Pioneer Elementary serves approximately 100 Pre-Kindergarten and 200 Kindergarten students. Funds were provided to support various projects that the students will enjoy. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: The Old Post Office Museum & Art Center (OPOMAC) is located in a National Historic Building in the center of the downtown square in Graham, Texas. The Museum portion of the OPOMAC houses historical artifacts from throughout Young County and numerous photographs of Graham and the surrounding communities, dating back from the 1800's. The Art Center has numerous exhibits and art shows throughout the year showcasing exhibits from National Art Shows to Graham ISD Junior High Science Fair projects. Funds were provided to purchase of display showcases. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: The Graham Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast honoring the Graham ISD Teachers and Staff. The Teacher Appreciation Breakfast is a time to recognize and appreciation the educators in Graham, Texas. The breakfast was held in August to kickoff the upcoming school year. The teachers have the opportunity to win gift bags and/or door prizes. Funds were provided to cover operating expenses associated with hosting the breakfast. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: The Library of Graham is a state of the art facility that serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. Funds were provided to replace and upgrade the computer system for the entire facility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: The Library of Graham is a state of the art facility that serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. Funds were provided to update the interior of the facility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: The Graham Police Department is a rural law enforcement agency serving the north central Texas community of Graham, Texas. The department is committed to serving the community through integrity, ethics, and impartibility and strives each day to make Graham a great place to live. Funds were provided to purchase a K-9 dog, vehicle, and the required training necessary for each. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: The First United Methodist Church of Graham serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. The First United Methodist Church is living and sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. The active ministries and programs engage individuals of all ages. Funds were provided for the necessary organ maintenance. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: The Graham Activity Center was previously known as the Graham Senior Citizen Center. It is one of the most useful and beautiful facilities in Graham, Texas. The facility features a commercial kitchen, a large meeting room, and a small conference room that is available to rent for various types of meetings, events, and special occasions on weekdays after 6pm and anytime on weekends. Funds were provided to upgrade the video and audio equipment in the facility. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 14: The Graham Regional Medical Center is the leading healthcare provider in the region and serves the residents of Graham, Texas and the surrounding areas. It strives for advancement and improvements. Funds were provided to purchase capital equipment necessary in the medical center's operations. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 15: The Graham Area Crisis Center located in Graham, Texas serves women in crisis by providing care, shelter, food, counseling, and to help with transitional planning for short and long term goals for successful independence. Funds were provided for expenses associated with creating and obtaining remodel plans for the facility. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The form 990 is presented to the board of directors or a representative of the board of directors by the preparer, with explanations regarding the significant items included in the return. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The organization and the community are very small and it is easy to discover any conflicts of interest. The board members are polled periodically to determine if any such conflicts have arisen in the interim since the last inquiry. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents, policies and financial statements are available for examination at the office of Donald W. Shierry CPA, PC, 2004 Quail Creek Drive Suite 100, Wichita Falls, TX, upon request.