First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc
To solicit, receive, maintain and preserve (either absolutely or in trust) gifts and bequests which are intended to benefit the first united methodist church of fort worth. To support, benefit, be responsive to the needs of, assist in carrying out the purposes of and to promote the ministries, programs and activities of the first united methodist church of fort worth.
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3.4M), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,447,180
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,447,180
- +12.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,447,180
- Total assets
- $106,684,589
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Inc ($3.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 38% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.5M (2022) to $4.1M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth Inc Fort Worth, TX | General Financial Support. | $3,447,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,684,589 | $5,189,477 | $4,600,068 | $3,447,180 | 1 | $4,144,351 |
| 2024 | $101,236,897 | $5,801,863 | $4,125,202 | $3,067,946 | 1 | $4,951,420 |
| 2023 | $92,624,444 | $4,420,733 | $3,561,877 | $2,599,932 | 1 | $1,944,092 |
| 2022 | $79,886,646 | $3,948,768 | $3,478,163 | $2,495,790 | 1 | $2,352,821 |
| 2021 | $97,113,260 | $7,597,400 | $3,512,541 | $2,622,809 | 1 | $6,546,477 |
| 2020 | $86,204,055 | $6,096,366 | $4,978,861 | $4,145,399 | 1 | $5,430,756 |
About First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $106.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3.4M. Net investment income was $4.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc is led by Sid Johnston, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 20 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sid Johnston
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$242K (2020) → $296K (2025)
Ashley Johnson
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry B. Paup
Director Emeriti
President → Director, 2023
Director → Director Emeriti, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Thompson Jr.
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth H. Jones Jr.
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Bloemendal MD
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lou Ann Blaylock
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Holloway
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vernon Bryant Jr.
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Rattikin Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Maddux
Director Emeriti
Director → Director Emeriti, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory W. Monroe
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Holmann
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandi Noss
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bell
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Holm
Director
Advisory Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cye Wagner
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Doll
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Vasseur
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Deberry
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Don L. Stegall (2020–2024) — Director Emeriti
- Former: R. Earl Cox III (2020–2024) — Director Emeriti
- Former: David Moore (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Laura Moses (2024) — Advisory Director
- Former: Meghan Fahey (2024) — Advisory Director
- Former: Wa Landreth III (2024) — Advisory Director
- Former: Thomas C. Sturdivant (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Anderson (2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Choate (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Whit Perryman (2022) — Director
- Former: Pat Hayward Petrushka (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Wr Bob Watt Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James B. Peterson (2021) — Director
- Former: Beverlee B. Herd (2020) — Director
- Former: Byron R. Baird (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $296K, to Sid Johnston (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc
How much does First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc give each year?
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc gave $3.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.1M across 1 grant.
How large is First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc?
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc reported $106.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.2M.
What is First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc?
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $106.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc operate?
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Texas.
What is First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc's EIN?
First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6042162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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