Our Father's Foundation
Our Father's Foundation is a private foundation located in El Paso, Texas. Its 2020 filing lists grants to charitable organizations and is marked as the foundation’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Our Father's Foundation at a glance
In short: Our Father's Foundation gave $141K across 10 grants in 2020 (avg $14K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $140,850
- Grants made (2020)
- 10
- Average grant
- $14,085
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (72% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Our Father's Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2020 filing is marked as its final return; these application details should not be treated as current.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6469 Doniphan Drive, El Paso, TX 79932
Phone: (915) 235-0022
Website: https://www.theourfathersfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Our Father's Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Casas Por Cristo ($25K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2020, 72% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 14% to Virginia, and 14% to Georgia. The listed grants show support for organizations in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $141K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casas Por Cristo El Paso, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hogar De Esperanza CAF America Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Helping Kids in Ecuador Inc UBS Atlanta, GA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cuenca Food Bank Garland, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Cuenca Christian Church Northeast Church Garland, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| El Paso Children's Hospital El Paso, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| El Pasoans Fighting Hunger El Paso, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Chase Oaks Church Legacy Campus Plano, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Abundant Living Faith Center El Paso, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cuenca English Lion's Club Garland, TX | Charitable | $5,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-4,108 | $141,300 | $140,850 | 10 | $3,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Our Father's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2020 — 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 available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations whose work included housing and faith-based mission trips, children’s health care, and hunger relief. Casas por Cristo describes its work as leading mission trips that address housing needs and spiritual needs; El Paso Children’s Hospital describes its mission as providing family-centered care for children; and El Pasoans Fighting Hunger describes its mission as procuring and distributing nutritious food through community partners.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation gave $140,850 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $5,850 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000.
The largest grants included $25,000 to Casas por Cristo; $20,000 each to Hogar de Esperanza, Helping Kids in Ecuador Inc, and Cuenca Food Bank; and $10,000 each to Cuenca Christian Church, El Paso Children’s Hospital, El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, Chase Oaks Church, and Abundant Living Faith Center. Cuenca English Lion’s Club received $5,850.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Laurie Paternoster as president and Michael Churchman as treasurer.
Our Father's Foundation is led by Laurie Paternoster, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Laurie Paternoster
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Michael Churchman
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Our Father's Foundation
How much does Our Father's Foundation give each year?
Our Father's Foundation gave $141K across 10 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Our Father's Foundation's typical grant size?
Our Father's Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,085, across 10 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Our Father's Foundation give grants?
Our Father's Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (14%) and Georgia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (4 grants) and Garland, TX (3 grants).
Does Our Father's Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Our Father's Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are Our Father's Foundation's largest grantees?
Our Father's Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Casas Por Cristo ($25,000), Hogar De Esperanza CAF America ($20,000) and Helping Kids in Ecuador Inc UBS ($20,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does Our Father's Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 grants went to organizations whose work included housing and faith-based mission trips, children’s health care, and hunger relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Our Father's Foundation?
The foundation stated 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 ↑
How much is Our Father's Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Our Father's Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Our Father's Foundation's EIN?
Our Father's Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0479769. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Our Father's Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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