My Town Foundation
My Town Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lubbock, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $19K.
My Town Foundation at a glance
In short: My Town Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,508
- -59.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,085
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,593
- Total assets
- $22,509
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who My Town Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nineveh Mission ($7K). Together the top 6 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How My Town Foundation gives
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $62K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nineveh Mission Lubbock, TX | Missions | $7,200 |
| The Worhsip Center Lubbock, TX | Charitable gift | $7,009 |
| Castle Firearms Training Center Wilson, TX | Fundraiser | $1,950 |
| Outreach for Christmas Lubbock, TX | Donations for families for Christmas | $1,235 |
| The City Church Lubbock Lubbock, TX | Missions | $664 |
| Destiny Sports Missions Lubbock, TX | Support missions | $450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,509 | $38,533 | $40,884 | $18,508 | 6 | $40,884 | $453 |
| 2023 | $24,860 | $75,154 | $56,445 | $45,961 | 10 | $56,445 | $292 |
| 2022 | $6,815 | $77,724 | $106,161 | $61,772 | 7 | $61,772 | $316 |
| 2021 | $34,980 | $94,853 | $59,873 | $55,237 | 4 | $55,237 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, My Town Foundation reported a distributable amount of $453 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
My Town Foundation is led by Brandon Tyler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon Tyler
President
President & Exe Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Pool
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Shanklin
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 My Town Foundation
How much does My Town Foundation give each year?
My Town Foundation gave $19K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $46K across 10 grants.
What is My Town Foundation's typical grant size?
My Town Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,593, and its average grant was $3,085, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does My Town Foundation give grants?
My Town Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (5 grants).
Does My Town Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on My Town Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are My Town Foundation's largest grantees?
My Town Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nineveh Mission ($7,200), The Worhsip Center ($7,009) and Castle Firearms Training Center ($1,950), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is My Town Foundation?
My Town Foundation reported $23K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $41K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $453 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is My Town Foundation?
My Town Foundation is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lubbock, TX. It holds $23K in total assets as of 2024.
What is My Town Foundation's EIN?
My Town Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1331825. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work My Town Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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