Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family is a private foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $640,438, primarily to organizations in Oklahoma.
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family at a glance
In short: Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family gave $640K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $58K), mostly in Oklahoma. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $640,438
- +392.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,222
- +348.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,204,035
- +12.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (96% 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 and Shelly Armstrong Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4200 E Skelly Dr 950, Tulsa, OK 74135
Phone: (918) 760-7524
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Junior Achievement ($279K). Together the top 10 received $638K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 51 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. Massachusetts received 2%, and Louisiana and Texas each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $113K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $33K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 476% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $98K (2020) to $640K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $640K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $278,509 |
| Ou Foundation Norman, OK | General Operations | $240,211 |
| Family and Children Services Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $32,600 |
| Tulsa Cares Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $25,000 |
| Philbrook Museum Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $24,048 |
| Mental Health Association Springfield, MA | General Operations | $10,000 |
| The Little Lighthouse Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $10,000 |
| St Charles Ave Presbyterian Church New Orleans, LA | General Operations | $7,500 |
| RMHC of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | General Operations | $5,000 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | General Operations | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,204,035 | $697,348 | $673,821 | $640,438 | 11 | $640,438 | $665,971 | $320,799 |
| 2023 | $3,741,942 | $1,169,128 | $155,330 | $129,955 | 10 | $129,955 | $148,505 | $238,496 |
| 2022 | $3,157,790 | $650,826 | $183,396 | $167,600 | 11 | $167,600 | $151,908 | $213,251 |
| 2021 | $3,129,315 | $727,613 | $126,517 | $111,200 | 10 | $111,200 | $365,980 | $191,511 |
| 2020 | $2,648,997 | $266,151 | $120,410 | $98,005 | 9 | — | $251,652 | $154,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family reported a distributable amount of $321K 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 grants went to organizations including educational, family and children’s services, health, cultural, and religious organizations; these categories describe the listed recipients, not a stated foundation mission.
The Mental Health Association, which received $10,000 in 2024, describes its mission as providing individualized residential and support services that promote independence, community engagement, and wellness for people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance abuse, homelessness, and other challenges. The American Heart Association, which received $5,000, describes its mission as being “a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $640,438 across 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,570 to $278,509, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grants were $278,509 to Junior Achievement and $240,211 to the OU Foundation, both for general operations. Other notable grants included $32,600 to Family and Children Services, $25,000 to Tulsa Cares, and $24,048 to Philbrook Museum, each for general operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan Armstrong and Shelly Armstrong as trustees.
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family
How much does Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family give each year?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family gave $640K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 10 grants.
What is Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's typical grant size?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $58,222, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family that year got $12K on average.
Where does Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family give grants?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family gives mostly in Oklahoma: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tulsa, OK (7 grants).
Does Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's largest grantees?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's largest 2024 grantees include Junior Achievement ($278,509), Ou Foundation ($240,211) and Family and Children Services ($32,600), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $640K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $321K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including educational, family and children’s services, health, cultural, and religious organizations; these categories describe the listed recipients, not a stated foundation mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's EIN?
Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6165530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Alan and Shelly Armstrong Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alan-and-shelly-armstrong-family-morg_c62277838cf34129a077a0b1682eb852
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