Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations, predominantly in Texas, including organizations working in areas such as domestic violence, veterans’ services, food access, and arts and science.
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable at a glance
In short: Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable gave $155K across 32 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,900
- -2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,841
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $864,630
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (11 of 32, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6600 Overlook Ct, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (972) 965-1806
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Christ United Methodist Church ($41K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 156 grants of 157 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Texas accounted for 89% of 2025 grant dollars. Other reported recipient-state shares were Washington, DC, 2%, and Ohio, Missouri, and Virginia, 1% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 32 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 380% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2020) to $171K (2022). In 2025 it made 32 grants totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christ United Methodist Church Plano, TX | Programs | $40,800 |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botannical Society Dallas, TX | Programs | $14,500 |
| Emily's Place Plano, TX | Programs | $10,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature & Science Dallas, TX | Programs | $10,000 |
| The Samaritan Inn McKinney, TX | Programs | $10,000 |
| Veterans Outpost Greenville, TX | Programs | $10,000 |
| Northwood Women's Club Charitable Fund Dallas, TX | Programs | $5,100 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County McKinney, TX | Programs | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army of North Texas Dallas, TX | Programs | $5,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Programs | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $864,630 | $439,847 | $155,699 | $154,900 | 32 | $154,910 | $258,288 | $40,736 |
| 2024 | $860,269 | $75,458 | $159,550 | $158,650 | 34 | $159,160 | $55,402 | $42,056 |
| 2023 | $921,521 | $42,047 | $163,340 | $162,100 | 32 | $162,700 | $26,996 | $42,946 |
| 2022 | $990,666 | $72,241 | $172,076 | $170,676 | 29 | $171,176 | $44,132 | $49,492 |
| 2021 | $1,263,275 | $85,075 | $146,139 | $145,000 | 30 | $145,500 | $63,595 | $57,620 |
| 2020 | $1,231,163 | $51,327 | $138,523 | $136,870 | 27 | — | $44,937 | $57,210 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes a range of community services. Emily’s Place describes its mission as breaking the cycle of domestic violence for women and children through long-term care. Veterans Outpost says it provides retreats and mentoring for veterans with PTSD and police. Meals on Wheels Collin County works to combat hunger and isolation among older and disabled adults, while the North Texas Food Bank works to increase access to nutritious food and address hunger. Other 2025 recipients included the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, which says it aims to inspire minds through nature and science, and SoupMobile, which describes its work as feeding, clothing, and caring for people in need and providing housing assistance to qualifying individuals.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 32 grants totaling $154,900. Grants ranged from $500 to $40,800, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $40,800 to Christ United Methodist Church, $14,500 to the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society, and $10,000 each to Emily’s Place, the Perot Museum of Nature & Science, the Samaritan Inn, and Veterans Outpost. All were listed for “PROGRAMS.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Roy Gurley, Judy Gurley, and Lorie G Davenport as trustees.
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Judy Gurley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lorie G. Davenport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Roy Gurley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable
How much does Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable give each year?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable gave $155K across 32 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $159K across 34 grants.
What is Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's typical grant size?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,841, across 32 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable that year got $6K on average.
Where does Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable give grants?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants), Plano, TX (4 grants) and McKinney, TX (3 grants).
Does Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 32 grants with a stated purpose on Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (32 grants).
Who are Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's largest grantees?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Christ United Methodist Church ($40,800), Dallas Arboretum and Botannical Society ($14,500) and Emily's Place ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable reported $865K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $155K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work includes a range of community services. Emily’s Place describes its mission as breaking the cycle of domestic violence for women and children through long-term care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's EIN?
Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7204879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Roy and Judy Gurley Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/roy-and-judy-gurley-charitable-morg_d444da2dcf014e3e9b5aa76d6491ead8
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