DFW Heavy Duty Foundation
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation is a private foundation, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $719K. Net investment income was $47K.
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation at a glance
In short: DFW Heavy Duty Foundation gave $719K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $718,525
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $119,754
- +28.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $58,750
- Total assets
- $1,274,163
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who DFW Heavy Duty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was JCP Ministries ($373K). Together the top 6 received $719K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 33 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DFW Heavy Duty Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $536K (2021) to $776K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $719K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCP Ministries Fort Worth, TX | Similar Mission | $373,025 |
| Allies in Youth Development Fort Worth, TX | Similar Mission | $187,000 |
| 4AFRICA Fort Worth, TX | Similar Mission | $80,000 |
| Renso Jota Fort Worth, TX | Similar Mission | $37,500 |
| Counseling for Brazil Ministries Fort Worth, TX | Similar Mission | $36,000 |
| Cisco Safe Fund Cisco, TX | Similar Mission | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,274,163 | $721,909 | $727,411 | $718,525 | 6 | $718,525 | $46,661 |
| 2023 | $1,229,339 | $672,843 | $568,416 | $560,783 | 6 | $560,783 | $36,924 |
| 2022 | $1,022,751 | $621,118 | $613,961 | $605,823 | 6 | $605,823 | $8,802 |
| 2021 | $1,140,404 | $525,111 | $544,689 | $536,278 | 7 | $536,278 | $32,437 |
| 2020 | $1,137,599 | $765,362 | $782,622 | $775,860 | 8 | — | $14,530 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation is led by Lori Allen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lori Allen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michie White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Allen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Allen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nicole Naysmith (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Seth White (2020–2021) — Director
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 DFW Heavy Duty Foundation
How much does DFW Heavy Duty Foundation give each year?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation gave $719K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $561K across 6 grants.
What is DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's typical grant size?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $58,750, and its average grant was $119,754, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does DFW Heavy Duty Foundation give grants?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (5 grants).
Does DFW Heavy Duty Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Similar Mission" (6 grants).
Who are DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's largest grantees?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include JCP Ministries ($373,025), Allies in Youth Development ($187,000) and 4AFRICA ($80,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DFW Heavy Duty Foundation?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $722K.
What is DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's EIN?
DFW Heavy Duty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4869759. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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