Folsom Point Charities
Folsom Point Charities is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including military and first-responder assistance, education, faith and ministry, food access, youth sports, and health.
Folsom Point Charities at a glance
In short: Folsom Point Charities gave $3.9M across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $97K), mostly in Texas. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,885,849
- +72.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,146
- +94.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $164,019
- -52.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 36, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Folsom Point Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5125 Bryce Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Phone: (817) 878-3595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Folsom Point Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Warrior ($1.7M). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,195,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
202 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 158 grants of 202 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares were Georgia (1%), New York (0%), and North Carolina (0%). Fort Worth organizations received several of the largest grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Folsom Point Charities open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 36 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $79K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 94% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 254% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $897K (2020) to $3.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Warrior Fort Worth, TX | For Assistance of Military, Veterans, and First Responders | $1,720,499 |
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,195,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Washington, DC | For fellowship and assistance to promote the pillars of faith, liberty, community, and life | $150,000 |
| Christ Chapel Fort Worth, TX | For Support of General Ministry Fund | $150,000 |
| Paslay Foundation Fort Worth, TX | For Assistance of Helping Children with Learning Differences | $125,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation Fort Worth, TX | For support defending liberty,personal responsibility and free enterprise in Texas | $100,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | For Assistance to Indingent Families | $70,000 |
| Westside Little League Fort Worth, TX | For Financial Support to League | $64,455 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | For support of education, preventative care, and medical treatment to those in need | $50,000 |
| Jewel Charity Fort Worth, TX | For Support of Cooks Children Hospital | $40,000 |
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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 | $164,019 | $4,095,059 | $3,893,476 | $3,885,849 | 40 | $3,893,476 | $395,463 | — |
| 2023 | $345,844 | $2,450,000 | $2,268,221 | $2,251,095 | 45 | $2,268,221 | — | $6,064 |
| 2022 | $164,065 | $2,891,000 | $2,776,418 | $2,771,592 | 48 | $2,776,418 | — | $5,932 |
| 2021 | $49,483 | $1,139,900 | $1,102,693 | $1,097,062 | 34 | $1,102,693 | — | $3,364 |
| 2020 | $12,276 | $911,700 | $899,424 | $896,700 | 35 | — | — | $844 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as “unrealized gain/loss on stock contributions received current year”; it does not state a grantmaking mission. Its grants went to a range of organizations. For example, the Paslay Foundation says it supports students who need additional help to thrive in or beyond traditional learning structures, while an individual recipient says it serves the spiritual, educational, and social needs of at-risk boys. Tarrant Area Food Bank describes its mission as helping the community alleviate hunger and improve health. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated missions of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $3,885,849. Grants ranged from $500 to $1,720,499, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,720,499 to American Warrior for assistance to military members, veterans, and first responders; $1,095,000 to an individual recipient for school programs and scholarships; and $150,000 each to American Cornerstone Institute and Christ Chapel.
Other 2024 grants included $125,000 to the Paslay Foundation, $100,000 each to an individual recipient and the Texas Public Policy Foundation, $70,000 to Tarrant Area Food Bank, $64,455 to Westside Little League, and $50,000 to Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carolyn Fierer Brown as president, John Michael Fierer as vice president/secretary, and Mark Fierer as vice president.
Folsom Point Charities is led by Carolyn Fierer Brown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carolyn Fierer Brown
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Michael Fierer
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Fierer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 Folsom Point Charities
How much does Folsom Point Charities give each year?
Folsom Point Charities gave $3.9M across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 45 grants.
What is Folsom Point Charities's typical grant size?
Folsom Point Charities's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $97,146, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Folsom Point Charities that year got $3K on average.
Where does Folsom Point Charities give grants?
Folsom Point Charities gives mostly in Texas: 94% 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 (22 grants), Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does Folsom Point Charities give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of Folsom Point Charities's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Assistance to Indingent Families" (3 grants).
Who are Folsom Point Charities's largest grantees?
Folsom Point Charities's largest 2024 grantees include American Warrior ($1,720,499), American Cornerstone Institute ($150,000) and Christ Chapel ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,195,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Folsom Point Charities?
Folsom Point Charities reported $164K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What does Folsom Point Charities fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its program as “unrealized gain/loss on stock contributions received current year”; it does not state a grantmaking mission. Its grants went to a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Folsom Point Charities?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Folsom Point Charities's EIN?
Folsom Point Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0693519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Folsom Point Charities 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Folsom Point Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/folsom-point-charities-morg_7ff5e3aa197b467190fa762f532e0045
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