Alliance Credit Union Foundation
The ALLIANCE Credit Union Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. It provides funding for educational initiatives and supports community organizations and special programs.
Alliance Credit Union Foundation at a glance
In short: Alliance Credit Union Foundation gave $53K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $53,259
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,614
- -18.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $47,738
- +4.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (93% 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 Alliance Credit Union 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: 6219 Spur 327, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 798-5554
Website: HTTPS://ALLIANCECUFOUNDATION.ORG/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alliance Credit Union Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Covenant School of Nursing ($4K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
81 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 81 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 5% to Maryland, and 2% to Oklahoma. Listed Texas recipients included organizations in Lubbock, Levelland, Houston, an individual recipient, Canyon, and Amarillo.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Alliance Credit Union Foundation gives
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 193% from 2021 to 2024. 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 (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 $2K (2020) to $53K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Covenant School of Nursing Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| South Plains College Levelland, TX | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Communities in Schools Lubbock, TX | General Use | $3,164 |
| ACS Hope Lodge Houston, TX | General Use | $3,084 |
| South Plains Food Bank Lubbock, TX | General Use | $3,030 |
| Lubbock Christian University Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $3,000 |
| CASA of the South Plains Lubbock, TX | General Use | $2,981 |
| 5-5-5 Initiative Lubbock, TX | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Emmitsburg, MD | Eric Hill Memorial Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Howard College Big Spring, TX | Scholarship | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,738 | $58,547 | $56,384 | $53,259 | 33 | $56,384 | $2,747 |
| 2023 | $45,575 | $53,129 | $41,340 | $39,515 | 20 | — | — |
| 2022 | $33,786 | $70,016 | $51,874 | $44,671 | 23 | — | — |
| 2021 | $15,644 | $31,288 | $23,316 | $18,190 | 4 | — | — |
| 2020 | $7,672 | $9,618 | $1,946 | $1,871 | 1 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alliance Credit Union Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K 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 Foundation’s purpose is to help people pursue educational and career goals. Its stated vision is to fund educational initiatives through entities that distribute assistance to students, while also fostering events and special programs for community endeavors. The Foundation describes its approach with the acronym ELEVATE: Education, Leadership, Empowerment, Volunteer work, Advocacy, Transformation, and Enrichment.
Its 2024 grants included scholarships and general-use support. Examples include scholarships to Covenant School of Nursing and South Plains College. Among other grantees, Communities in Schools describes its mission as surrounding students with community support so they can stay in school and achieve in life. An individual recipient Food Bank describes its work as securing, growing, processing, and distributing food to charitable organizations and people in need. CASA of the an individual recipient says it supports children in foster care through volunteer advocacy. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation says it honors fallen firefighters, supports their families and colleagues, and works to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation reported 33 grants totaling $53,259. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $4,000 each to Covenant School of Nursing and South Plains College for scholarships; $3,164 to Communities in Schools for general use; $3,084 to ACS Hope Lodge for general use; $3,030 to an individual recipient Food Bank for general use; and $3,000 to Lubbock Christian University for scholarships. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation received $2,500 for the Eric Hill Memorial Scholarship.
The Foundation also reports that it provides funds to educational entities, which then distribute them to students in need. Its 2021 review describes support for high school and college scholarships, local charities, and a financial education program for area schools.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matt Grannan as chairman; Jonathan Brunson as vice chairman; Brittany McIntire as secretary; Clay Beardempl as treasurer; and Amber Cook, Shannon Dunlap, Malee Brown, Tracy Weatherly, and David Vauhn as board members.
Alliance Credit Union Foundation is led by Matt Grannan, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matt Grannan
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brittany McIntire
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Brunson
Vice Chairman
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Dunlap
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Vauhn
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Malee Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Weatherly
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clay Beardemphl
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Josh Wade (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Abbie Jones (2020–2021) — Board Member
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 Alliance Credit Union Foundation
How much does Alliance Credit Union Foundation give each year?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation gave $53K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 20 grants.
What is Alliance Credit Union Foundation's typical grant size?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,614, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Alliance Credit Union Foundation give grants?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (13 grants) and Amarillo, TX (4 grants).
Does Alliance Credit Union Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Alliance Credit Union Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (28 grants).
Who are Alliance Credit Union Foundation's largest grantees?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Covenant School of Nursing ($4,000), South Plains College ($4,000) and Communities in Schools ($3,164), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Alliance Credit Union Foundation?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation reported $48K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Alliance Credit Union Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s purpose is to help people pursue educational and career goals. Its stated vision is to fund educational initiatives through entities that distribute assistance to students, while also fostering events and special programs for community endeavors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Alliance Credit Union 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 Alliance Credit Union Foundation's EIN?
Alliance Credit Union Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3245374. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Alliance Credit Union 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.
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