2018-03-28T10:03:34-07:00 2017-12-31 261814581 Donald W Shierry CPA PC PO Box 4866 Wichita Falls TX 76308 990 2017-01-01 201480110 Graham Community Foundation GRAH 9405491400 PO Box 398 Graham TX 76450 Neal Blanton President 2018-03-28 true Donald W Shierry P00031769 9406919440 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Neal Blanton 1506 Oak Forest Drive Graham TX 76450 361877 false 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 445050 244935 0 78099 84832 0 523149 329767 70846 217929 0 0 0 0 1412 1424 72258 219353 450891 110414 6730556 6840970 0 6730556 6840970 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 90625 90625 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 to purchase a new piano for the church. 33300 33300 Young County is home to the Young County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is located in front of the Young County Courthouse. There are currently 5,400 names listed on the Veteran memorial of people serving from World War I to the Vietnam war. The New Century Veterans Memorial will stand next to the current memorial to honor current Young County veterans and those that will fight for freedom in the future. Funds were provided to purchase the granite that will be used for the New Century Veteran Memorial wall and provide the start up cash for a fundraiser to support the memorial. 32133 32133 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 network video recorder, 2 security cameras, 2 printers and chairs in the children's area. 61871 61871 217929 true true 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 false false false true 3 0 false 0 false false false 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 Trey Henderson Treasurer 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ken Haggart Director 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Joyce Hosch Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 244935 244935 0 69455 69455 0 0 0 47392 95 32110 15282 95 15377 15377 0 0 0 0 329767 84832 217929 217929 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1330 1330 0 0 0 0 0 94 94 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 219353 217929 1424 0 3262375 3403414 0 0 4719 6204 0 0 0 0 0 0 3463462 3431352 0 0 0 0 6730556 6840970 0 0 X 6730556 6840970 6730556 6840970 6730556 6840970 110414 X false false false X 399972 574680 600 445050 244935 1665237 0 0 399972 574680 600 445050 244935 1665237 783606 881631 32883 46234 48271 77802 69455 274645 0 0 1939882 0.45450 0.39220 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15 244935 217929 6840970 true true true Catholic Charities Fort Worth 249 Thornill Drive Fort Worth TX 76115 20000 0 Case Management Services First United Methodist Church 700 3rd Street Graham TX 76450 99332 0 New Lights & Piano, Organ Repairs Graham Chamber of Commerce 608 Elm Street Graham TX 76450 6000 0 Mural on 3rd & Oak Graham Senior Citizen Center 825 Fairview Street Graham TX 76450 10000 0 Operating Expenses. Library of Graham 910 Cherry St Graham TX 76450 756000541 36797 0 Various Equip & Property Maint. Young County 516 Fourth Street Graham TX 76450 33300 0 Granite for New Memorial Wall 5 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: Young County is home to the Young County Veterans Memorial. The memorial is located in front of the Young County Courthouse. There are currently 5,400 names listed on the Veteran memorial of people serving from World War I to the Vietnam war. The New Century Veterans Memorial will stand next to the current memorial to honor current Young County veterans and those that will fight for freedom in the future. Funds were provided to purchase the granite that will be used for the New Century Veteran Memorial wall and provide the start up cash for a fundraiser to support the memorial. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: 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 to convert the sanctuary lighting. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: 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 to make the required repairs and maintenance necessary on the church's organ. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: The City of Graham works in close cooperation and oversees the orgranization, Keep Graham Beautiful. Keep Graham Beautiful is an all-volunteer organization located in Graham, Texas that was organized to preserve and improve the overall quality of life in our community. Funds were provided to help with the operating expense of the organization. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: The Catholic Charities Fort Worth is dedicated to providing service to those in need, to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society, and to call all people of goodwill to do the same. The organization is a service-driven organization determined to end poverty. Funds were provided to support the counseling program for at-risk students offered through North Central Texas College (NCTC) in Graham, Texas. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: 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 mural on 3rd and Oak used for the beautification of the downtown square to make it more appealing for local shoppers and visitors. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: The Graham Independent School District Schoolyard Habitat was established at Pioneer Elementary School. The Habitat is a National Schoolyard Habitat. Each student at Pioneer Elementary has access to the facility throughout the school year with their classroom. Funds were provided to support the operating expenses of the habitat. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: The Graham Senior Citizen Center 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 to support the operating expenses of the organization. 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.