Michael M Peacock Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker El Paso, TX EIN: 86-0623250

The Michael M Peacock Foundation is a private foundation based in El Paso, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including animal-welfare groups, youth programs, and organizations providing food, housing, and support services.

Michael M Peacock Foundation at a glance

In short: Michael M Peacock Foundation gave $103K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$103,018
-32.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
16
+220.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$6,439
-78.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$4,500
Total assets
$4,852,102
+0.6% vs 2023
New grantees (estimate)
44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
Primary geography
Texas (83% 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 Michael M Peacock Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 644 Bluff Canyon Cir, El Paso, TX 79912
Phone: (251) 533-1233

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Michael M Peacock Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Laws and Paws: $31KLaws and Paws$31KAnimal Rescue League: $11KAnimal Rescue League$11KThe First Tee of Greater San Antonio: $9KThe First Tee of Greater SanAntonio$9KCat Rescue Corp: $8KCat Rescue Corp$8KPawsitive Rescuers of El Paso: $8KPawsitive Rescuers of El Paso$8KSafe Haven Family Shelter: $5KSafe Haven Family Shelter$5KSecond Harvest Food Bank: $5KSecond Harvest Food Bank$5KCenterstone of Tennessee: $5KCenterstone of Tennessee$5KI'm Almost Home Animal Rescue: $4KI'm Almost Home Animal Rescue$4KColel Chabad: $3KColel Chabad$3K

The largest 2024 recipient was Laws and Paws ($31K). Together the top 10 received $88K.

Grant Size Distribution

125 grants across all recorded years

124<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 125 (99%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 15% to Tennessee, and 2% to New York.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.

Cities

El PasoSan AntonioSanta BarbaraWalnut CreekConcordCanutilloLafayetteNashvilleSan FranciscoAustinBerkeleyBrooklynMartinezNew YorkOaklandOxnardPalo AltoPaysonPleasant HillRancho Santa Fe

Is Michael M Peacock Foundation open to new grantees?

44%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $3K repeat.

  • 13% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 61% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 100% 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

$0$100K$200K$300K49 grants2020 28 grants2021 27 grants2022 5 grants2023 16 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2024) to $270K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $103K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Laws and Paws El Paso, TXAnimal Welfare$31,000
Animal Rescue League Canutillo, TXAnimal Welfare$11,000
The First Tee of Greater San Antonio San Antonio, TXYouth Golf Programs to Promote Strength of Character$9,000
Cat Rescue Corp El Paso, TXAnimal Welfare$7,778
Pawsitive Rescuers of El Paso El Paso, TXAnimal Welfare$7,530
Safe Haven Family Shelter Nashville, TNProvide Housing Accommodations for Families Experiencing Homelessness$5,000
Second Harvest Food Bank Nashville, TNProvide Food for Those in Need$5,000
Centerstone of Tennessee Nashville, TNMental Health and Support Services$5,000
I'm Almost Home Animal Rescue El Paso, TXAnimal Welfare$4,000
Colel Chabad Brooklyn, NYLife-Preserving Assistance$2,530
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$4,852,102$386,613$340,227$103,01816$253,268$310,420$252,442
2023$4,823,560$-653,856$286,911$152,0005$210,833$315,643$242,903
2022$5,745,011$-109,687$298,060$270,00027$271,025$315,671$265,781
2021$6,193,774$301,335$298,376$267,00028$267,000$291,476$310,077
2020$6,190,815$321,349$357,093$243,60049—$296,908$271,452

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael M Peacock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K 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

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal welfare, youth golf programs, food assistance, housing and supportive services, mental-health services, and assistance for domestic-violence victims.

Among the organizations it supported, Centerstone of Tennessee describes its mission as “delivering care that changes people’s lives.” Meals on Wheels San Antonio says it provides services focused on nourishing lives, enabling independence, and caring for frail and isolated residents in the Greater San Antonio region.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $103,018. Awards ranged from $2,530 to $31,000, with a median grant of $4,500.

The largest reported grant was $31,000 to LAWS AND PAWS in El Paso for animal welfare. Other grants included $11,000 to Animal Rescue League for animal welfare; $9,000 to The First Tee of Greater San Antonio for youth golf programs to promote strength of character; and $7,778 to Cat Rescue Corp for animal welfare. Meals on Wheels San Antonio received $2,530 in 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Darin L Peacock as president and director, and Tatum A Peacock as secretary, vice president, treasurer, and director.

Michael M Peacock Foundation is led by Darin L. Peacock, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Darin L. Peacock

    President & Director

    President → President & Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $153K (2024)

  • Tatum A. Peacock

    Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer & Director

    Secretary → Secretaryvp, 2021

    Secretaryvp → Secretary, Vice President, Treasurer & Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    35 hrs/week

    $1K (2020) → $6K (2024)

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Bonnie S. Peacock (2020–2021) — Treasurer
  • Former: Brock G. Peacock (2020–2021) — Chairman
  • Former: Debra Marsala (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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Darin L Peacock — President and Director: $153KDarin L PeacockPresident and Director$153KTatum a Peacock — Secretary/VP/Treasurer/Director: $6KTatum a PeacockSecretary/VP/Treasurer/Director$6K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $153K, to Darin L Peacock (President and Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Michael M Peacock Foundation

How much does Michael M Peacock Foundation give each year?

Michael M Peacock Foundation gave $103K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $152K across 5 grants.

What is Michael M Peacock Foundation's typical grant size?

Michael M Peacock Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $6,439, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Michael M Peacock Foundation that year got $6K on average.

Where does Michael M Peacock Foundation give grants?

Michael M Peacock Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (7 grants), San Antonio, TX (4 grants) and Nashville, TN (3 grants).

Does Michael M Peacock Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Michael M Peacock Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Welfare" (5 grants).

Who are Michael M Peacock Foundation's largest grantees?

Michael M Peacock Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Laws and Paws ($31,000), Animal Rescue League ($11,000) and The First Tee of Greater San Antonio ($9,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Michael M Peacock Foundation?

Michael M Peacock Foundation reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $253K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Michael M Peacock Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for animal welfare, youth golf programs, food assistance, housing and supportive services, mental-health services, and assistance for domestic-violence victims. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Michael M Peacock Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Michael M Peacock Foundation's EIN?

Michael M Peacock Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0623250. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Michael M Peacock Foundation 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.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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Cite this profile

Grantable. (2026). Michael M Peacock Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/michael-m-peacock-foundation-morg_89fef5f06664431db69b056331b8ac6a

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