American Armoured Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dry Fork, VA EIN: 11-2576689

American Armoured Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dry Fork, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $77K. Net investment income was $1.3M.

American Armoured Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: American Armoured Foundation Inc gave $77K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$77,000
-74.3% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
9
+80.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$8,556
-85.7% vs 2025
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$8,563,891
+12.8% vs 2025
Primary geography
Virginia (55% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who American Armoured Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2026

Anglers Ridge Trail Association: $12KAnglers Ridge TrailAssociation$12KAnimal Protection Society of Northern Piedmont Inc: $10KAnimal Protection Society ofNorthern Piedmont Inc$10KCreative Works Farm Inc: $10KCreative Works Farm Inc$10KUpstate Warrior Solution Inc: $10KUpstate Warrior Solution Inc$10KHouse of Hope Inc: $10KHouse of Hope Inc$10KThe Salvation Army: $10KThe Salvation Army$10KIsaiah 117 House: $5KIsaiah 117 House$5KNational Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation Inc: $5KNational Armor and CavalryHeritage Foundation Inc$5KGuiding Reins: $5KGuiding Reins$5K

The largest 2026 recipient was Anglers Ridge Trail Association ($12K). Together the top 9 received $77K.

Grant Size Distribution

14 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K2$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 14 (79%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.

Cities

DanvilleYanceyvilleCampobelloColumbusCrimoraElizabethtonGreenvilleMyrtle BeachRichmond

How American Armoured Foundation Inc gives

  • In 2026 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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

$0$100K$200K$300K0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 5 grants2025 9 grants2026

From 2025 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2026) to $300K (2025). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $77K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Anglers Ridge Trail Association Danville, VAOperations$12,000
Animal Protection Society of Northern Piedmont Inc Yanceyville, NCOperations$10,000
Creative Works Farm Inc Crimora, VAOperations$10,000
Upstate Warrior Solution Inc Greenville, SCOperations$10,000
House of Hope Inc Danville, VAOperations$10,000
The Salvation Army Danville, VAOperations$10,000
Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TNOperations$5,000
National Armor and Cavalry Heritage Foundation Inc Columbus, GAOperations$5,000
Guiding Reins Campobello, SCOperations$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$8,563,891$1,408,535$439,957$77,0009$264,693$1,255,196$362,036
2025$7,595,340$495,930$768,093$300,0005$544,349$376,398$221,838
2024$7,870,132$-1,806,697$541,716——$167,296——
2023$18,756,618$236,201$460,860——$174,366——
2022$18,980,365$677,532$408,207——$164,864$401,169—
2021$18,709,202$569,907$350,733—————

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, American Armoured Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $362K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Armoured Foundation Inc is led by Daniel S. Gasser, Director, President & CFO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 5 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Daniel S. Gasser

    Director, President & CFO

    Director, Vice President & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2023

    Director, President & Treasurer → Director, President & CFO, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $37K (2021) → $74K (2026)

  • William F. Gasser

    Chairman of the Board

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas H. Gasser

    Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary

    Director, Vice President & Secretary → Director, Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $37K (2021) → $74K (2026)

  • Natasha A. Gasser

    Director & Vice President

    Director, Vice President & Office Manager → Director & Vice President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $37K (2021) → $74K (2026)

  • Karen A. Gasser

    Director, Vice President & Bookkeeper

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

Daniel S Gasser — Director/President/CFO: $74KDaniel S GasserDirector/President/CFO$74KDouglas H Gasser — Director/Vice-Pres/Treasurer/Secretary: $74KDouglas H GasserDirector/Vice-Pres/Treasurer/Se…$74KNatasha a Gasser — Director/Vice-Pres: $74KNatasha a GasserDirector/Vice-Pres$74K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $74K, to Daniel S Gasser (Director/President/CFO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Armoured Foundation Inc

How much does American Armoured Foundation Inc give each year?

American Armoured Foundation Inc gave $77K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $300K across 5 grants.

What is American Armoured Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

American Armoured Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,556, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does American Armoured Foundation Inc give grants?

American Armoured Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (19%) and North Carolina (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Danville, VA (3 grants).

Does American Armoured Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2026: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on American Armoured Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (9 grants).

Who are American Armoured Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

American Armoured Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Anglers Ridge Trail Association ($12,000), Animal Protection Society of Northern Piedmont Inc ($10,000) and Creative Works Farm Inc ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.

How large is American Armoured Foundation Inc?

American Armoured Foundation Inc reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $265K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $362K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What is American Armoured Foundation Inc?

American Armoured Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Dry Fork, VA. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2026.

What is American Armoured Foundation Inc's EIN?

American Armoured Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2576689. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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