Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation
ALAN & SARAH BENNETT CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Azle, Texas. It reported 10 grants totaling $24,566 in 2024, all to organizations in Texas.
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $24,566
- +22.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,457
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $55,459
- +42.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 529 Clew Ct, Azle, TX 76020
Phone: (817) 320-2445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Azle Community Caring Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $675 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2019) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Azle Community Caring Center Azle, TX | General Fund | $5,110 |
| Ach Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Azle Education Foundation Azle, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Azle Library Test Azle, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Preserve International Arlington, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| St Matthews Luthern Church Fort Worth, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Tarrant County Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| Cook Children's Hospital Fort Worth, TX | General Fund | $1,000 |
| First Methodist Church Azle Azle, TX | General Fund | $350 |
| UT Helath San Antonio San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $106 |
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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 | $55,459 | $43,428 | $26,944 | $24,566 | 10 | $24,566 | $550 | $2,357 |
| 2023 | $38,975 | $18,183 | $22,246 | $20,000 | 6 | $20,000 | — | $2,085 |
| 2022 | $43,038 | $194 | $4,867 | — | — | — | — | $2,288 |
| 2021 | $43,314 | $584 | $1,074 | — | — | — | — | $2,336 |
| 2020 | $42,811 | $6,375 | $19,210 | $18,500 | 3 | — | $5,697 | $2,440 |
| 2019 | $55,646 | $3,378 | $9,027 | $8,500 | 4 | — | $1,551 | $2,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including education, child and family services, community support, food assistance, health care, churches, and a library.
The Azle Education Foundation describes its mission as supporting educational programs for students and staff of the Azle Independent School District, including student achievement and skill development and staff innovation and excellence. ACH Child and Family Services says it partners with children and families facing challenges, bringing resources and skills to develop solutions that support safety, hope, love, and the capacity to thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $24,566 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $106 to $5,110, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $5,110 to Azle Community Caring Center, and $5,000 each to ACH Child and Family Services, Azle Education Foundation, and Azle Library Test. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to Preserve International, St Matthews Luthern Church, Tarrant County Food Bank, and Cook Children's Hospital; $350 to First Methodist Church Azle; and $106 to UT Helath San Antonio. Each grant was listed for “GENERAL FUND.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan D Bennett Jr as director and president, Sarah L Bennett as director and vice president, and Ferrol J Miller as director.
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation is led by Alan D. Bennett Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan D. Bennett Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ferrol J. Miller
Director
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah L. Bennett
Director & V.p.
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation
How much does Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation give each year?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
What is Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,457, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation give grants?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Azle, TX (4 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (4 grants).
Does Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Azle Community Caring Center ($5,110), Ach Child and Family Services ($5,000) and Azle Education Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation reported $55K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including education, child and family services, community support, food assistance, health care, churches, and a library. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3556678. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Alan & Sarah Bennett Charitable 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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