Abernathy Family Foundation
The Abernathy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Richmond, Texas. It reported 21 grants totaling $98,059 in 2024, supporting charitable organizations in Texas and other states.
Abernathy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Abernathy Family Foundation gave $98K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $98,059
- +40.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,669
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,865,123
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Abernathy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 17518 Galloway Forest Drive, Richmond, TX 77407
Phone: (281) 302-5077
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Abernathy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Houston Advancement ($25K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 25% to California, 5% to Georgia, 2% to Colorado, and 1% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
How Abernathy Family Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 19512% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2021) to $98K (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Advancement Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hugh M Hefner Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Moha Network Simonton, TX | Unrestricted | $6,791 |
| Sugar Land Methodist Church Sugar Land, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Houston, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Camp Kesem Covina, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Creative Dreams Outreach Stafford, TX | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Parks Youth Ranch Richmond, TX | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Family Service Center Galveston, TX | Unrestricted | $2,068 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,865,123 | $81,606 | $122,290 | $98,059 | 21 | $98,059 | $56,538 | $105,215 |
| 2023 | $1,905,809 | $52,687 | $106,746 | $69,643 | 16 | $68,068 | $26,848 | $97,276 |
| 2022 | $1,959,868 | $1,972,557 | $31,431 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | $535,652 | $40,113 |
| 2021 | $18,742 | $2,553 | $7,157 | $500 | 2 | $500 | $2,481 | $1,958 |
| 2020 | $23,346 | $1,344 | $4,472 | $1,325 | 3 | — | $1,624 | $1,785 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Abernathy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $105K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions address cancer support and research, heart health, services for at-risk and homeless people, animal shelter support, and opportunities for people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities.
For example, the American Cancer Society describes its mission as improving the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The Arc of Fort Bend County says it works to ensure people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities can maximize their quality of life in the community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $98,059. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 to University of Houston Advancement, $20,000 to Hugh M Hefner Foundation, and $6,791 to The Moha Network. Other grants included $5,000 each to Sugar Land Methodist Church, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, and Camp Kesem.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Monique D Abernathy and Lynda Topp as directors.
Abernathy Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lynda Topp
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Monique D. Abernathy
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John P. Abernathy (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Abernathy Family Foundation
How much does Abernathy Family Foundation give each year?
Abernathy Family Foundation gave $98K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 16 grants.
What is Abernathy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Abernathy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,669, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Abernathy Family Foundation give grants?
Abernathy Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (25%) and Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sugar Land, TX (5 grants), Houston, TX (4 grants) and Richmond, TX (2 grants).
Does Abernathy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Abernathy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Abernathy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Abernathy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Houston Advancement ($25,000), Hugh M Hefner Foundation ($20,000) and The Moha Network ($6,791), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Abernathy Family Foundation?
Abernathy Family Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $105K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Abernathy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Abernathy Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Abernathy Family Foundation's EIN?
Abernathy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1440348. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Abernathy Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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