North American Communities Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 59-1987265

North American Communities Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $9K.

Key facts about North American Communities Foundation

EIN: 59-1987265
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $81,280
Grants made (2024): 5
Average grant: $16,256
Median grant: $4,000
Total assets: $2,346,111
Primary geography: Georgia (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who North American Communities Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for North American Communities Foundation's 5 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (56%) and California (38%). None of its 5 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).

How North American Communities Foundation gives

Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.3M

-14.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$81K

-49.2% YoY

Grant Count

-16.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$16K

-39.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North American Communities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About North American Communities Foundation

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $46K (56%)

California $30K (38%)

Massachusetts $4K (5%)

Florida $1K (1%)

Texas $100 (0%)

Share of all 5 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Michigan New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia

Cities

HoustonAlexandriaAtlantaFairfaxGainesvilleHillsdaleLakelandPuebloTruroWashingtonFort DavisFredericksburgJacksonReadingStaten IslandTampaUpland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,346,111	$2,748,177	$2,794,246
Revenue	$33,599	$138,784	$23,531
Expenses	$98,665	$172,733	$165,301
Qualifying Distributions	$81,280	$159,980	$81,770
Net Investment Income	$9,049	$734	$3,031
Distributable Amount	$73,827	$64,563	$71,969

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Habitat for Humanity ($45,690), Hearts for Mission ($30,490), Truro News ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Atlanta, GA	CHARITABLE	$45,690
HEARTS FOR MISSION Upland, CA	CHARITABLE	$30,490
TRURO NEWS Truro, MA	CHARITABLE	$4,000
GREATER TAMPA BAY BOY SCOUTS Tampa, FL	CHARITABLE	$1,000
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Houston, TX	CHARITABLE	$100

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Philip O Allen	Secretary/Trustee	0.5	—
Herbert F Hunter PC	Treasurer/Trustee	0.5	—
Robert W Scharar	President/Trustee	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is North American Communities Foundation?

As of 2024, North American Communities Foundation holds $2.3M in total assets with $34K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $81K in 2024.

Where does North American Communities Foundation operate?

North American Communities Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does North American Communities Foundation award?

In 2024, North American Communities Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is North American Communities Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, North American Communities Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is North American Communities Foundation's EIN?

North American Communities Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1987265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.