Elroy Schoppa Foundation
The Elroy Schoppa Foundation is a private foundation based in Burleson, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants for education, including scholarships to individual recipients.
Elroy Schoppa Foundation at a glance
In short: Elroy Schoppa Foundation gave $12K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $500), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,500
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,081,154
- +68.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% 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 Elroy Schoppa Foundation
- Review Cycle
- April 30; the filing does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- April 30; the filing does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Vickie S Matlock
Mailing address: 801 E La Habra Blvd Unit B, La Habra, CA 90631
Phone: (817) 929-2043
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Elroy Schoppa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 109 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to Arkansas, 9% to Virginia, and 4% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
How Elroy Schoppa Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% 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 $12K (2024) to $17K (2021). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 23 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $11,500 |
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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 | $1,081,154 | $49,339 | $64,542 | $11,500 | 23 | $11,500 | $33,237 |
| 2023 | $641,647 | $24,907 | $48,332 | $14,000 | 28 | $27,200 | $1,414 |
| 2022 | $665,074 | $-15,873 | $44,336 | $13,500 | 17 | $27,618 | — |
| 2021 | $724,417 | $30,991 | $48,796 | $16,500 | 22 | $29,764 | — |
| 2020 | $739,901 | $10,328 | $48,015 | $13,500 | 19 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 23 grants totaling $11,500. Each grant was $500. The grants listed include awards of $500 associated with Texas Tech University, Arkansas Tech University, Midwestern State University, Tarleton State University, Stephen F. Austin, and Vernon College.
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Students must submit an application form and an essay addressing their future educational goals and plans. The filing states that eligibility is restricted to members of the preselected church or students attending the high school or university where the scholarship is being offered.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vickie S Matlock as president, Karen Schoppa as treasurer, and Courtney McClendon as secretary.
Elroy Schoppa Foundation is led by Vickie S Matlock, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vickie S Matlock
President
On filings since 2020
$6K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Courtney McClendon
Secretary
On filings since 2020
$2K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Karen Schoppa
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
$9K (2020) → $6K (2024)
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 $6K, to Karen Schoppa (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Elroy Schoppa Foundation
How much does Elroy Schoppa Foundation give each year?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation gave $12K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $14K across 28 grants.
What is Elroy Schoppa Foundation's typical grant size?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Elroy Schoppa Foundation give grants?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (9%) and Virginia (9%).
Does Elroy Schoppa Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Elroy Schoppa Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (23 grants).
How large is Elroy Schoppa Foundation?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $49K.
How do I apply for a grant from Elroy Schoppa Foundation?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Elroy Schoppa Foundation's EIN?
Elroy Schoppa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4772136. 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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