Allsup Family Charitable Foundation
The Allsup Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it made four grants totaling $5,159,000 to organizations in New Mexico, Texas, New York, and Arizona, including universities and a medical humanitarian organization.
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Allsup Family Charitable Foundation gave $5.2M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $1.3M), top state New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,159,000
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,289,750
- +92.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500,000
- Total assets
- $40,284,435
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (39% 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 Allsup Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must explain how the project connects to the foundation’s mission statement and describe the need, project components, logistics, goals, projected benefits or number of people affected, and evaluation plans. Applicants must submit an exemption letter and their most recent IRS Form 990. The foundation supports organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3), organizations described in Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)–(vi), or organizations described in Section 511(a)(2)(B). It does not support lobbying or political campaign activities.
- Review Cycle
- Submit applications at least four months before funds are required. An organization may submit only one application in any twelve-month period.
- Deadline
- Submit applications at least four months before funds are required.
- Contact
Application contact: Allsup Family Charitable Foundation
Mailing address: 717 N Harwood St Ste 2775, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (817) 805-8815
Website: https://www.allsupfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Allsup Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eastern New Mexico University Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 4 received $5.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 62 (39%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico (39%), Texas (39%), New York (19%), and Arizona (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Allsup Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 86% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 264% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.1M (2020) to $6.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $5.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern New Mexico University Foundation Portales, NM | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Hardin-Simmons University Abilene, TX | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc New York, NY | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation Tucson, AZ | General Support | $159,000 |
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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 | $40,284,435 | $1,808,539 | $5,310,371 | $5,159,000 | 4 | $5,173,268 | $1,700,150 | $1,958,422 |
| 2023 | $41,656,061 | $1,433,363 | $6,835,304 | $6,713,500 | 10 | $6,728,774 | $1,326,833 | $2,489,049 |
| 2022 | $48,791,972 | $-314,891 | $3,970,417 | $3,756,603 | 20 | $3,771,201 | $1,103,092 | $2,623,846 |
| 2021 | $60,135,609 | $1,491,801 | $2,945,479 | $2,776,000 | 14 | $2,786,635 | $1,332,956 | $2,924,800 |
| 2020 | $58,130,347 | $288,345 | $1,427,517 | $1,150,000 | 14 | — | $138,731 | $2,633,720 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Allsup Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.0M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions included supporting university programs and scholarships, advancing education informed by Christian faith and values, providing emergency medical humanitarian aid, and supporting a university through private giving. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded four grants totaling $5,159,000. Grants ranged from $159,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $1,500,000. All four listed grants were for general support: $2,000,000 each to Hardin-Simmons University and Eastern New Mexico University Foundation, $1,000,000 to Médecins Sans Frontières USA Inc., and $159,000 to University of Arizona Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jessica A. Allsup, MD, as president; Barbara J. Allsup as vice president; and Mark A. Allsup as treasurer and secretary.
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation is led by Jessica A. Allsup MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica A. Allsup MD
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$100K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Barbara J. Allsup
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Allsup
Treasurer & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $100K, to Jessica a Allsup MD (President).
Frequently asked questions about Allsup Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Allsup Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation gave $5.2M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.7M across 10 grants.
What is Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,500,000, and its average grant was $1,289,750, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Allsup Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's top state is New Mexico, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (39%) and New York (19%).
Does Allsup Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Allsup Family Charitable Foundation?
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation reported $40.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Allsup Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Allsup Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Allsup Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2894490. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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