Ach Child and Family Services
ACH Child and Family Services is a public charity based in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1915, it works with children and families facing challenges through child welfare, crisis intervention, family services, foster care and adoption, residential services, and community-based care.
Ach Child and Family Services at a glance
In short: Ach Child and Family Services gave $27.3M across 132 grants in 2024 (avg $207K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,266,686
- +434.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 132
- +4300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $206,566
- -87.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $68,852,880
- -65.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ach Child and Family Services
- Contact
Mailing address: 3712 Wichita Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119
Phone: (817) 335-4041
Website: https://achservices.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ach Child and Family Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ach Landowner II ($11.0M). Together the top 10 received $17.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 66 grants of 138 (48%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, with reported shares of 1% each for Kansas, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. The listed grantees include organizations in multiple Texas cities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 132 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $152K (2020) to $27.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 132 grants totaling $27.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ach Landowner II Fort Worth, TX | Organizational Support | $11,009,554 |
| Ach Landowner IV Fort Worth, TX | Organizational Support | $5,122,251 |
| Amazing Grace Child and Family Services Duncanville, TX | T3C Readiness Activities | $150,000 |
| Azleway Inc Tyler, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Operations | $150,000 |
| Bluebonnet Haven LLC Brenham, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Operations | $150,000 |
| Buckner Children and Family Services Inc Dallas, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Buildings | $150,000 |
| Cental Texas Table of Grace Inc Round Rock, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Buildings | $150,000 |
| Children's Home of Lubbock Lubbock, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Operations | $150,000 |
| Cumberland Youth & Family Services Denton, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Buildings | $150,000 |
| Depelchin Children's Center Fund Development Houston, TX | T3C Readiness Activities - Operations | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 132 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 3 and 1 grant, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $68,852,880 | $161,228,576 | $166,442,177 | $27,266,686 | 132 | $837,631 |
| 2023 | $197,604,764 | $113,937,323 | $113,504,559 | $5,101,306 | 3 | $653,293 |
| 2022 | $183,337,758 | $116,381,574 | $116,212,314 | $252,998 | 1 | $595,773 |
| 2021 | $185,656,706 | $113,476,947 | $118,299,866 | — | — | $101,245 |
| 2020 | $163,813,747 | $98,425,348 | $98,835,041 | $151,893 | 2 | $144,918 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ACH’s mission is to bring resources and skills to children and families struggling with life’s challenges through strength-based partnership, developing solutions that create safety, hope, love, and the capacity to thrive. Its stated vision emphasizes leadership, research, and training to strengthen families and reduce child abuse.
In 2024, Our Community Our Kids served 3,272 children and managed a network of 206 providers; 284 children were adopted across that network. ACH also reported serving 199 children and youth in its foster care program and supervising 131 active licensed foster homes. Its other reported services included transitional living for 20 teens, residential treatment for 23 youth, and 1,411 counseling and Skill-Builder sessions.
Recipients of ACH’s 2024 grants included organizations working in child welfare, adoption, and youth and family services. For example, Cumberland Youth and Family Services describes its work as providing safe housing, counseling, treatment, and supportive services to children, youth, young adults, and families affected by abuse, neglect, trauma, family violence, and poverty. Depelchin Children’s Center says it strengthens children’s lives by enhancing their mental health and physical well-being. The Gladney Center for Adoption describes its mission as creating bright futures through adoption, while The Children’s Shelter describes its work as providing a safe, trauma-focused place for children in crisis and strengthening families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, ACH reported 132 grants totaling $27,266,686. Grant amounts ranged from $9,500 to $11,009,554, with a median of $100,000. Two of the largest grants were to ACH Landowner II ($11,009,554) and ACH Landowner IV ($5,122,251), both for organizational support. ACH Landowner II’s stated purpose is to hold and maintain property and facilities for ACH Child and Family Services.
Among the other listed 2024 grants, multiple Texas organizations received $150,000 for T3C readiness activities, including grants for operations or buildings. Recipients included Amazing Grace Child and Family Services, Azleway, Bluebonnet Haven, Buckner Children and Family Services, Children’s Home of Lubbock, and Helping Hand Home for Children. Other $150,000 recipients included The Gladney Center for Adoption, Refuge House, Roy Maas’ Youth Alternatives, The Children’s Shelter, and SJRC Texas.
The filing states that ACH makes grants to related entities and that common board members, officers, and staff of affiliates help ensure grant funds are used for their intended purposes. It also reports that, in coordination with Texas DFPS, T3C grants were made to provider agencies through a process coordinated by an independent consulting entity, which verified expenditure documentation for a sample of recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anna Alvarado as board chair, Kyle Whitaker as secretary, and Kelly Keller as treasurer. It also lists Toby Ardoyno, Sarah Bennett, Henry Borbolla, Linda Christie, Katie Ciccarino, Leah Collette, and Delynn Crofford as directors.
Ach Child and Family Services is led by Wayne Carson, CEO on every filing since 2020; 9 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wayne Carson
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$349K (2020) → $500K (2024)
Anna Alvarado
Board Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katie Ciccarino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Harvard
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delynn Crofford
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Christie
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Ardoyno
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mesa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Farah Lawler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Borbolla
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Parks
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Vargas
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Savannah Petronis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Collette
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mireya Villarreal
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dixie Mullins
Chief Development Officer
CDO → Chief Development Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$176K (2020) → $209K (2024)
Kris Naylor
COO - Ocok
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$180K (2020) → $251K (2024)
Melissa Opheim
COO - Ach Programs
COO - Ach Program → COO - Ach Programs, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $220K (2024)
Sarah Proctor
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $250K (2024)
Greg Shrader
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$142K (2022) → $186K (2024)
Jeffrey Sean Allen
Senior Data Scientist
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$123K (2022) → $140K (2024)
Tnai Mason
Chief Hr Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$134K (2022) → $175K (2024)
Jeffrey Wilson
Cfo- Ocok
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$144K (2024)
Kelly Keller
Treasurer
Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Whitaker
Secretary
Secretary → Chair, 2022
Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Alan Shipman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Barry Kromann (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: James Teel (2020–2023) — Director & Legal Consultant
- Former: Cheryl Moore (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Caddell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dowell Stackpole (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeffery Allen (2020–2021) — Senior Data Scientist
- Former: Mattie Parker (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Wilson (2021) — Director Finance
- Former: Marie Clark (2021) — Director Care Management
- Former: Bob Benda (2020) — Director
- Former: Brad Hickman (2020) — Director
- Former: Gloria Starling (2020) — Director
- Former: Myrna Malave (2020) — Chro
- Former: Peter Philpott (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Robert Kuhn (2020) — CIO
- Former: Ted Crofford (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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $500K, to Wayne Carson (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ach Child and Family Services
How much does Ach Child and Family Services give each year?
Ach Child and Family Services gave $27.3M across 132 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 3 grants.
What is Ach Child and Family Services's typical grant size?
Ach Child and Family Services's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $206,566, across 132 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ach Child and Family Services give grants?
Ach Child and Family Services gives mostly in Texas: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (23 grants), San Antonio, TX (10 grants), Austin, TX (7 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (6 grants).
Does Ach Child and Family Services give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 132 grants with a stated purpose on Ach Child and Family Services's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "T3C Readiness Activities" (51 grants), "T3C Readiness Activities - Operations" (47 grants) and "T3C Readiness Activities - Buildings" (32 grants).
Who are Ach Child and Family Services's largest grantees?
Ach Child and Family Services's largest 2024 grantees include Ach Landowner II ($11,009,554), Ach Landowner IV ($5,122,251) and 1 Hope for Kids ($150,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ach Child and Family Services?
Ach Child and Family Services reported $68.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $161.2M.
What does Ach Child and Family Services fund?
ACH’s mission is to bring resources and skills to children and families struggling with life’s challenges through strength-based partnership, developing solutions that create safety, hope, love, and the capacity to thrive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ach Child and Family Services?
Ach Child and Family Services has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check achservices.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ach Child and Family Services's EIN?
Ach Child and Family Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-0818140. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ach Child and Family Services funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ach-child-and-family-services-morg_2abc3ba861024409ab238a409b7c7344
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