Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation
The Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 2007, it supports improvements in education and healthcare, primarily in the Fort Worth area.
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation gave $4.3M across 60 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Texas. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,253,000
- -6.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 60
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,883
- -30.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $100,293,373
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (12 of 60, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% 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 Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an application available from its website. Applicants should review the foundation’s overview and application process before applying. Organizations may submit one application per calendar year. The foundation does not give grants to individuals or support school trips, testimonial dinners, fundraisers, or marketing events. As a general guideline, organizations will not receive funding for more than three consecutive years and must wait two years after three consecutive years of support before submitting another request. Approved applicants receive a Letter of Agreement; grant payment scheduling follows its return signed by an authorized organization official.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists June 1, 2026, as the application deadline; that date has passed. The foundation’s 2024 filing separately states that applications are due annually on June 30. The website says the board considers proposals at its annual fall meeting.
- Deadline
- The website lists June 1, 2026, as the application deadline; that date has passed.
- Contact
Application contact: Suzanne Russell
Mailing address: 777 Main St Suite 3440, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: (817) 884-3030
Email: srussell@andrews.foundation
Website: https://andrews.foundation
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation
Who Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was All Saints Health Foundation - Andrews Hospital Endowment ($800K). Together the top 10 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 165 grants of 276 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says its work is primarily focused on Fort Worth, and its website limits applications to programs in the Fort Worth area. Its 2024 filing says grants are generally limited to programs in Tarrant County. In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 2% to Washington, 2% to Maryland, and 1% to the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 60 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $95K; repeat grants $65K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 37% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.9M (2021) to $5.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 60 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Health Foundation - Andrews Hospital Endowment Fort Worth, TX | Andrews Women's Hospital Endowment | $800,000 |
| Presbyterian Night Shelter Fort Worth, TX | Journey Home Housing at Seminary | $500,000 |
| Communities in Schools Greater Tarrant County Fort Worth, TX | Capital and Operating | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science and History Fort Worth, TX | Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | Hunger Free Learning and Food Purchase | $150,000 |
| The Arbor School Houston, TX | General Operating Expenses | $150,000 |
| ACH Child and Family Services Fort Worth, TX | Transitional Living Programs Support | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth Fort Worth, TX | Share-A-Night Program | $100,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission Spokane, WA | Economic Mobility Partners | $100,000 |
| Child Care Associates Bismarck, MD | E2024 Early Education Leadership Funds | $75,000 |
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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 | $100,293,373 | $4,919,963 | $4,705,316 | $4,253,000 | 60 | $4,432,121 | $4,516,123 | $4,921,184 |
| 2023 | $97,141,437 | $4,034,444 | $5,131,208 | $4,562,564 | 45 | $4,721,054 | $3,608,663 | $4,727,153 |
| 2022 | $94,688,909 | $13,958,766 | $5,719,347 | $5,073,500 | 49 | $5,245,914 | $8,195,932 | $4,843,884 |
| 2021 | $103,625,739 | $17,436,360 | $4,481,507 | $3,895,000 | 51 | $4,032,882 | $9,950,290 | $4,678,778 |
| 2020 | $89,464,246 | $3,022,499 | $4,327,267 | $3,977,000 | 71 | — | $2,379,286 | $4,035,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life by focusing on improvements in education and healthcare. Its funding areas include hospitals, health and welfare organizations, and research and implementation of programs aimed at improving the quality of teaching and education.
The foundation considers requests from tax-exempt organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its website gives priority to established organizations, primarily located in Fort Worth, that demonstrate strong management and have a board of trustees that exhibits financial support. Its filing says grants are generally limited to programs in Tarrant County.
Examples of supported organizations include the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, which describes its work as engaging the community through learning programs and exhibits; The Arbor School, which says it educates and empowers children with significant special needs and their families; and Tarrant Area Food Bank, which says its mission is to alleviate hunger and improve health.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 60 grants totaling $4,253,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $800,000, with a median of $45,000. Recent large awards included $800,000 to All Saints Health Foundation – Andrews Hospital Endowment for the Andrews Women’s Hospital Endowment; $500,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter for Journey Home Housing at Seminary; and $250,000 each to Communities in Schools Greater Tarrant County for capital and operating support and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History for operating support.
Other 2024 awards included $150,000 to Tarrant Area Food Bank for Hunger Free Learning and food purchases, $150,000 to The Arbor School for general operating expenses, and $100,000 to ACH Child and Family Services for transitional living programs. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith E Andrews as director and president; Suzanne Russell as executive director and secretary; Jennifer H Dempsey as treasurer and vice-president; and Emelie A Graham, Jennifer A Moore, and Christopher P Andrews as directors.
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation is led by Suzanne Russell, Executive Director & Secretary on every filing since 2021; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Suzanne Russell
Executive Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$128K (2021) → $141K (2024)
Judith E. Andrews
Director & President
Vice President & Secretary → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher P. Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer A. Moore
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emelie A. Graham
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer H. Dempsey
Treasurer & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul E Andrews (2020–2021) — President & Treasurer · Filing note: Deceased
- Former: Emelie Andrews-Graham (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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $141K, to Suzanne Russell (Executive Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation
How much does Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation give each year?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation gave $4.3M across 60 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.6M across 45 grants.
What is Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $70,883, across 60 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation that year got $95K on average.
Where does Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation give grants?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (50 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 60) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include All Saints Health Foundation - Andrews Hospital Endowment ($800,000), Presbyterian Night Shelter ($500,000) and Communities in Schools Greater Tarrant County ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation reported $100.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance quality of life by focusing on improvements in education and healthcare. Its funding areas include hospitals, health and welfare organizations, and research and implementation of programs aimed at improving the quality of teaching and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests through an application available from its website. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's EIN?
Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1516686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 October 2026.
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