Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation
The Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation is a private foundation based in Richardson, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports college scholarship grants, including awards associated with universities and colleges in Texas, California, and Massachusetts.
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- +560.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,500
- +560.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,500
- Total assets
- $2,898,593
- +14.8% 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 Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit the foundation scholarship application identified in the 2024 filing and follow its eligibility requirements.
- Review Cycle
- April 1 (the deadline stated in the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle).
- Deadline
- April 1 (the deadline stated in the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle).
- Contact
Application contact: Scholarship Administrator - Midland
Mailing address: 3600 N Garfield, Midland, TX 79705
Phone: (432) 685-4507
Email: slough_scholarship@midland.edu
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Texas Austin ($36K). Together the top 6 received $155K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 90 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants were reported as 65% of grant dollars to recipients in Texas, 17% to California, and 17% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation gives
- Giving grew 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% 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 $25K (2023) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Austin Austin, TX | College Scholarship | $36,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | College Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Harvard University Cambridge, MA | College Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | College Scholarship | $26,000 |
| Midland College Midland, TX | College Scholarship | $21,000 |
| University of North Texas Denton, TX | College Scholarship | $20,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,898,593 | $540,554 | $217,448 | $165,000 | 10 | $185,891 | $509,864 | $139,663 |
| 2023 | $2,523,961 | $61,220 | $73,401 | $25,000 | 10 | $48,095 | $39,664 | $129,643 |
| 2022 | $2,526,246 | $-63,290 | $123,773 | $67,500 | 18 | $86,824 | $25,374 | $130,187 |
| 2021 | $2,713,129 | $571,434 | $165,471 | $92,500 | 23 | $136,927 | $542,404 | $144,024 |
| 2020 | $2,303,901 | $173,400 | $150,875 | $87,500 | 29 | — | $150,855 | $123,088 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $165,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $36,000, with a median of $20,500. The largest grants were $36,000 to the University of Texas at Austin, $26,000 each to Stanford University, Harvard University, and Texas A&M University, $21,000 to Midland College, and $20,000 to the University of North Texas. Each was listed for a college scholarship.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists an application for the Charles, Lela and Mary Slough Foundation Scholarship, available through Midland College, and directs applicants to the scholarship administrator at Midland. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and Texas residents at the time of application; the filing refers applicants to the application materials for other eligibility requirements.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bank of America as trustee and American National Bank of Texas as successor trustee.
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$36K (2021) → $19K (2024)
American National Bank Of Texas
Successor Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$22K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2020) — Trustee
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to American National Bank of Texas (Successor Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation
How much does Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation give each year?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $25K across 10 grants.
What is Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,500, and its average grant was $16,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation give grants?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough 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 states were California (17%) and Massachusetts (17%).
Does Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship" (10 grants).
Who are Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Texas Austin ($36,000), Stanford University ($26,000) and Harvard University ($26,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $186K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation?
Submit the foundation scholarship application identified in the 2024 filing and follow its eligibility requirements. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's EIN?
Charles Lela & Mary Slough Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1997459. 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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