Park Loop Charitable Foundation
Park Loop Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. It reported 12 grants totaling $1,105,335 in filing year 2024; the listed grants were all for capital commitments.
Park Loop Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Park Loop Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,105,335
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,111
- +30.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $9,800,018
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Park Loop Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 201 Main Street 2300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 390-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Park Loop Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Athletics Foundation ($550K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 39 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Virginia (50%), the District of Columbia (21%), Iowa (12%), Massachusetts (7%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Park Loop Charitable Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 172% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 181% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $325K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Capital Commitment | $550,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC | Capital Commitment | $180,668 |
| University of Virginia Boone, IA | Capital Commitment | $136,667 |
| Groton School Groton, MA | Capital Commitment | $75,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | Capital Commitment | $35,000 |
| Saint Patrick's Episcopal Day School Washington, DC | Capital Commitment | $35,000 |
| Holton-Arms School Bethesda, MD | Capital Commitment | $35,000 |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | Capital Commitment | $25,000 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Capital Commitment | $15,000 |
| The Lifelight Foundation Camden, ME | Capital Commitment | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,800,018 | $2,515,573 | $1,172,986 | $1,105,335 | 12 | $1,105,335 | $1,459,343 | $611,480 |
| 2023 | $8,441,545 | $1,534,311 | $835,044 | $775,134 | 11 | $775,134 | $1,074,720 | $501,572 |
| 2022 | $7,742,499 | $150,615 | $538,198 | $500,000 | 9 | $500,000 | $121,859 | $526,273 |
| 2021 | $8,148,635 | $1,637,729 | $463,553 | $407,000 | 5 | $407,000 | $1,480,722 | $508,855 |
| 2020 | $6,956,171 | $185,000 | $361,513 | $325,000 | 2 | — | $155,761 | $420,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Park Loop Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $611K 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 went to organizations including schools, universities, and charitable organizations. For example, Groton School describes its mission as inspiring lives of character, scholarship, leadership, and service in a diverse, inclusive, close-knit community. College of the Atlantic describes its work as operating an accredited four-year degree college, a small graduate program, and other summer education programs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,105,335. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $550,000, with a median of $35,000. All itemized grants listed a purpose of “CAPITAL COMMITMENT.”
The largest grants included $550,000 to Virginia Athletics Foundation; $180,668 to Georgetown University Law Center; $136,667 to University of Virginia; and $75,000 to Groton School. Other grants included $35,000 each to Americans for Oxford Inc, Saint Patrick’s Episcopal Day School, and Holton-Arms School; $25,000 to College of the Atlantic; $15,000 to Washington Jesuit Academy; $10,000 to The Lifelight Foundation; $5,000 to Rare Hope fka Hope for Annabel; and $3,000 to One Love Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists S Benton Cantey as Chairman of the Board, Bryan Barrett as Chief Financial Officer, and Jay Hebert as Secretary.
Park Loop Charitable Foundation is led by S. Benton Cantey, Chairman of the Board on the 2024 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
S. Benton Cantey
Chairman of the Board
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Bryan Barrett
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jay Hebert
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Timothy R. Bass (2020–2023) — Chairman of the Board
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 Park Loop Charitable Foundation
How much does Park Loop Charitable Foundation give each year?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation gave $1.1M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $775K across 11 grants.
What is Park Loop Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $92,111, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Park Loop Charitable Foundation give grants?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (21%) and Iowa (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Park Loop Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Park Loop Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Capital Commitment" (12 grants).
Who are Park Loop Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Virginia Athletics Foundation ($550,000), Georgetown University Law Center ($180,668) and University of Virginia ($136,667), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Park Loop Charitable Foundation?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $611K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Park Loop Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, universities, and charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Park Loop Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Park Loop Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Park Loop Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3589574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Park Loop Charitable 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Park Loop Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Park Loop Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/park-loop-charitable-foundation-morg_04fb7ec02ef643a7ada41dcb41f7513e
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