AllianceTexas Foundation
AllianceTexas Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It supports charitable initiatives that include education, scholarships, food banks, and scouting programs in the Alliance, Texas area.
AllianceTexas Foundation at a glance
In short: AllianceTexas Foundation gave $1.0M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,379
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $43,495
- -28.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $5,086,682
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (65% 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 AllianceTexas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9800 Hillwood Parkway Ste 300, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Website: https://alliancetexas.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who AllianceTexas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACE Scholarships ($300K). Together the top 10 received $881K.
Grant Size Distribution
135 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 114 grants of 135 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated local focus includes the Alliance area within Denton and Tarrant counties, Texas. In 2024, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 30% to Colorado, and 5% to Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How AllianceTexas Foundation gives
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 352% of 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 $75K (2020) to $1.4M (2023). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Scholarships Greenwood Village, CO | Advance K-12 educational freedom, with a focus on securing financial support for families so they may access the quality education of their choice | $300,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate Fort Worth, TX | Inspiring Youth to grow in agriculture | $190,000 |
| Tarrant To & Through Partnership Fort Worth, TX | Provides resources aiming to ensure more Tarant County students obtain a postsecondary credential and that each student has the training and skills they need to thrive in today's workforce | $85,000 |
| Fort Worth Report Fort Worth, TX | To be recognized as an essential source of factual news by the community, and to tell stories that help reader become more educated and engaged about important local issues. | $75,000 |
| Operation Progress Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Operation Progress Fort Worth empowers underserved youth to become educated, ethical and productive adults who reach their full potential and positively contribute to society. To do this, we are committed to supporting participating Scholars from elementary school through college with our comprehensive program called the Five Pillars of Success. | $50,000 |
| The AOPA Foundation Inc Frederick, MD | Fund opportiunitites of growth for the entire general aviation community | $50,000 |
| Liberty & Loyalty Foundation Joshua, TX | Produces western lifestyle events for veterans, retired and active service personnel, and first responders | $45,000 |
| Longhorn Council Boy Scouts of America Hurst, TX | To prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law | $35,500 |
| Fort Worth Colonial Charities Fort Worth, TX | Provides an opportunity for other charitable organizations in Tarrant County to utilize the awareness and magnitude of a PGA tour event to further grant making | $35,000 |
| Community Link Mission Saginaw, TX | Community Link strives to alleviate hunger and poverty by providing food, case management, and mental health counseling to those in need in Northwest Tarrant County. | $15,000 |
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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 | $5,086,682 | $480,236 | $1,071,505 | $1,000,379 | 23 | $1,003,560 | $159,005 | $285,018 |
| 2023 | $5,677,951 | $472,420 | $1,475,507 | $1,389,851 | 23 | $1,389,851 | $73,881 | $295,991 |
| 2022 | $6,680,928 | $433,309 | $635,363 | $574,278 | 33 | $574,278 | $85,931 | $335,570 |
| 2021 | $6,880,705 | $351,847 | $471,287 | $419,423 | 55 | $419,423 | $15,925 | $344,994 |
| 2020 | $6,999,967 | $7,075,000 | $75,033 | $75,000 | 1 | — | — | $14,365 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, AllianceTexas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $285K 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 does not have a mission statement in the available information. Its 2024 filing says it makes grants for education initiatives, primarily scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Alliance area of Denton and Tarrant counties. It may also make grants to local food banks and scouting programs.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in education and youth development, food assistance, aviation, and community services. For example, the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate says its mission is to provide agricultural youth with educational and vocational opportunities. Operation Progress Fort Worth says it supports underserved young people from elementary school through college. Community Link Mission says it provides food and other essentials to disadvantaged families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $1,000,379. Grants ranged from $3,750 to $300,000, with a median award of $14,000.
The largest reported grants included $300,000 to ACE Scholarships for K–12 educational choice; $190,000 to the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate for youth agriculture; $85,000 to Tarrant To & Through Partnership for students’ postsecondary credentials and workforce skills; and $75,000 to Fort Worth Report for local factual journalism. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Operation Progress Fort Worth and The AOPA Foundation, and $45,000 to Liberty & Loyalty Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers: Mike Berry, President; Bill Burton, Vice President; Russell Laughlin, Secretary; and Charlie Campbell, Treasurer.
AllianceTexas Foundation is led by Mike Berry, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mike Berry
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Burton
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Campbell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russell Laughlin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 AllianceTexas Foundation
How much does AllianceTexas Foundation give each year?
AllianceTexas Foundation gave $1.0M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 23 grants.
What is AllianceTexas Foundation's typical grant size?
AllianceTexas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $43,495, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does AllianceTexas Foundation give grants?
AllianceTexas Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (14 grants).
Does AllianceTexas Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of AllianceTexas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education Support" (3 grants).
Who are AllianceTexas Foundation's largest grantees?
AllianceTexas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include ACE Scholarships ($300,000), Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate ($190,000) and Tarrant To & Through Partnership ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AllianceTexas Foundation?
AllianceTexas Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $285K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does AllianceTexas Foundation fund?
The foundation does not have a mission statement in the available information. Its 2024 filing says it makes grants for education initiatives, primarily scholarships for graduating high school seniors in the Alliance area of Denton and Tarrant counties. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from AllianceTexas Foundation?
The foundation 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 AllianceTexas Foundation's EIN?
AllianceTexas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2871055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does AllianceTexas 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). AllianceTexas Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/alliancetexas-foundation-morg_ec3e4ed527374f08985a57053410c089
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