Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation
The Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Texas and Virginia, including organizations associated with education, civic activities, history, and a Christian mission in Nigeria.
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,680
- +28.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,607
- -18.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $47,127
- -43.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% 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 Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation
- 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: 3801 Centenary, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone: (214) 526-1144
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Virginia ($19K across 4 grants). Together the top 6 received $51K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 37% to recipients in Virginia. The listed grants show support for organizations in the Dallas area and University Park, Texas, and for the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 795% 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 $35K (2020) to $51K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $51K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Architecture School | $10,000 |
| University Park Civic Foundation University Park, TX | University Park Civic Foundation Centennial Celebration | $10,000 |
| Mad for Plaid Dallas, TX | Supporting Hpisd Education Foundation | $10,000 |
| Vision Africa Dallas, TX | Christian Mission in Nigeria | $5,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlettesville, VA | School of Education and Human Services | $5,000 |
| Preservation Park Citites Dallas, TX | Preservation Park Citiies Luncheon | $3,000 |
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | College of Arts & Sciences Democracy Initiative | $2,500 |
| Dallas Historical Society Dallas, TX | Collect and Preserve Materials of History | $1,500 |
| Dallas Historical Society Dallas, TX | Dallas Historical Society Awards Luncheon | $1,430 |
| University Park Civic Foundation University Park, TX | University Park Civic Foundation Centennial Bricks | $1,250 |
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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 | $47,127 | $24,127 | $61,060 | $50,680 | 11 | $56,348 | $6,347 | $7,085 |
| 2023 | $84,080 | $37,292 | $39,609 | $39,500 | 7 | $39,500 | $33,555 | $8,819 |
| 2022 | $86,413 | $59,296 | $53,777 | $50,200 | 7 | $51,983 | $57,499 | $14,851 |
| 2021 | $81,152 | $30,529 | $43,999 | $38,500 | 6 | $42,536 | $29,066 | $8,042 |
| 2020 | $94,622 | $13,849 | $34,627 | $34,500 | 6 | — | $13,722 | $8,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K 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 included support for the University of Virginia’s architecture school, education and human services, and other programs; Dallas-area civic and historical organizations; and Vision Africa for a Christian mission in Nigeria.
The Dallas Historical Society describes its mission as encouraging historical inquiry, collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical materials, and sharing historical information, especially about Dallas, Dallas County, and Texas. The foundation gave the society $1,500 and $1,430 in 2024.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $50,680 across 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants were $10,000 each to the University of Virginia for its architecture school, University Park Civic Foundation for its centennial celebration, and Mad for Plaid to support the HPISD Education Foundation. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Vision Africa for a Christian mission in Nigeria and $5,000 to the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists E Taylor Armstrong Jr as president, treasurer, and director; Carol Armstrong as secretary; and Anna Armstrong as director.
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation is led by E. Taylor Armstrong Jr., President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E. Taylor Armstrong Jr.
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Armstrong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Armstrong
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 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 Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation gave $51K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $40K across 7 grants.
What is Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,607, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants), Charlottesville, VA (2 grants), University Park, TX (2 grants) and Charlettesville, VA (2 grants).
Does Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Virginia ($18,500 across 4 grants), University Park Civic Foundation ($11,250 across 2 grants) and Mad for Plaid ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation reported $47K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for the University of Virginia’s architecture school, education and human services, and other programs; Dallas-area civic and historical organizations; and Vision Africa for a Christian mission in Nigeria. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation?
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 Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0727254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Armstrong Family Charitable 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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