Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation
To support and develop the growth of the city of fort worth.
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation at a glance
In short: Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation gave $187K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $187K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $187,126
- -85.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $187,126
- -85.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $187,126
- Total assets
- $156,039
- +18.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership ($187K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $187K (2024) to $1.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership Fort Worth, TX | Economic Development Activities | $187,126 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $156,039 | $283,720 | $261,226 | $187,126 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $131,445 | $176,100 | $1,390,835 | $1,245,000 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $1,372,375 | $1,466,301 | $156,790 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $38,163 | $261,300 | $257,356 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $43,091 | $259,341 | $485,367 | — | — | $41 |
About Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fort Worth, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $156K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $187K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation is led by Steve Montgomery, Chamber President, CEO & P on every filing since 2023; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steve Montgomery
Chamber President, CEO & P
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dee Kelly Jr.
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Albon Head
Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brian Barnard
Vice Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Cooke
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Nurdin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike Berry
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vernon Bryant
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Wes Turner
Director
President & Director → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allyson Baumeister
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff King
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Lonnie Nicholson
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Martin Noto
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Robert Sturns
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Patricia Steelman
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brandom Gengelbach (2020–2023) — Chamber President, CEO & P
- Former: Jesus Jay Chapa (2020–2021) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
- Former: Todd Ritterbusch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: William Thornton (2020) — 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 Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation
How much does Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation give each year?
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation gave $187K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.2M across 1 grant.
How large is Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation?
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation reported $156K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $284K.
What is Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation?
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Fort Worth, TX. It holds $156K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation operate?
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation's EIN?
Fort Worth Chamber Development Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2354924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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