Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Texas.
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh at a glance
In short: Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh gave $512K across 49 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $512,434
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 49
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,458
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,943,257
- -2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (20 of 49, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% 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 Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be submitted on the organization’s letterhead and signed by a board member or officer. The letter should describe the intended use of the grant and include the organization’s charter and bylaws, IRS exemption letter, and most recent financial statement. Applications are limited to 501(c)(3) organizations. Contact Steven Van Amburgh.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Van Amburgh
Mailing address: 3839 Maplewood, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 696-7827
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TST Impreso - Various Qualifying Charities ($96K). Together the top 10 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
212 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 212 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 90% of the foundation’s grant dollars. Virginia recipients received 5%, Georgia 2%, and Missouri and Kentucky 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 49 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 20 of 49 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 51% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of 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 $195K (2020) to $512K (2024). In 2024 it made 49 grants totaling $512K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TST Impreso - Various Qualifying Charities Coppell, TX | General Support | $96,005 |
| Baylor Scott and White Foundation Irving, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center Midland, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $26,000 |
| The Salvation Army Alexandria, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Cedar Crest Golf Course Dallas, TX | General Support | $23,646 |
| Advocates for Community Transformation Dallas, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Human Impact Dallas, TX | General Support | $17,000 |
| 24 Hour Club Dallas, TX | General Support | $16,500 |
| Youth Believing in Change Dallas, TX | General Support | $16,000 |
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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 | $8,943,257 | $385,551 | $570,453 | $512,434 | 49 | $512,434 | $310,354 | $482,550 |
| 2023 | $9,128,159 | $370,824 | $451,520 | $387,952 | 48 | $388,577 | $293,618 | $446,977 |
| 2022 | $9,208,855 | $274,987 | $434,297 | $360,780 | 47 | $362,218 | $205,158 | $460,819 |
| 2021 | $9,368,165 | $6,154,015 | $344,871 | $311,191 | 33 | $311,270 | $110,784 | $327,146 |
| 2020 | $3,559,021 | $30,932 | $216,813 | $194,953 | 35 | — | $61,013 | $175,295 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh reported a distributable amount of $483K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, youth development, human services, health and rehabilitation, food assistance, and community programs.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Youth Believing in Change says it develops servant-leaders through spiritual, educational, and entrepreneurial training. Mane Gait says it provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with developmental difficulties. The West Texas Food Bank describes its work as collecting, purchasing, and distributing food to address hunger across 19 counties. Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep says it serves students from low- to moderate-income households through college-preparatory education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 49 grants totaling $512,434. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $96,005, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $96,005 to TST Impreso – Various Qualifying Charities, $50,000 to Baylor Scott and White Foundation, $35,000 to Midland Children’s Rehabilitation Center, and $26,000 to Highland Park Education Foundation. Each was listed for general support.
Other 2024 grants included $20,000 to Advocates for Community Transformation, $17,000 to Human Impact, $16,500 to 24 Hour Club, $16,000 to Youth Believing in Change, and $15,000 to Mane Gait. Additional grantees included Texas Values and the West Texas Food Bank, each receiving $10,000, and Cristo Rey Dallas High School, which received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Steven Van Amburgh as president and Lee Ann Van Amburgh as vice-president/secretary. Directors listed are Sam Pace Van Amburgh, Katherine Thompson, Peter Jarrett Van Amburgh, and John Wagner.
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh is led by Steven Van Amburgh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Steven Van Amburgh
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Wagner
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Katherine Thompson
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Jarrett Van Amburgh
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Pace Van Amburgh
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Van Amburgh
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh
How much does Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh give each year?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh gave $512K across 49 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $388K across 48 grants.
What is Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's typical grant size?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,458, across 49 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh that year got $11K on average.
Where does Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh give grants?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (23 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants), Irving, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 49) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's largest grantees?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's largest 2024 grantees include TST Impreso - Various Qualifying Charities ($96,005), Baylor Scott and White Foundation ($50,000) and Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center ($35,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $512K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $483K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, youth development, human services, health and rehabilitation, food assistance, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's EIN?
Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0940796. 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lee Ann and Steven Van Amburgh funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lee-ann-and-steven-van-amburgh-morg_df241df2629746778558d0df13e611ce
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