T J McAlpin Ministries
T J McAlpin Ministries is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $4K. Net investment income was $7K.
T J McAlpin Ministries at a glance
In short: T J McAlpin Ministries gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,500
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,167
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $160,317
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who T J McAlpin Ministries funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State of Israel ($2K). Together the top 3 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 17 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How T J McAlpin Ministries gives
- Giving fell 44% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 45% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $11K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State of Israel Chicago, IL | Charitable Donation | $1,700 |
| Billy Graham Association Charlotte, NC | Charitable Donation | $1,200 |
| Eagle Mountain International Church Newark, TX | Charitable Donation | $600 |
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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 | $160,317 | $6,515 | $3,500 | $3,500 | 3 | $3,500 | $6,515 | $7,715 |
| 2023 | $157,302 | $2,797 | $5,400 | $5,400 | 3 | $5,400 | $2,797 | $7,767 |
| 2022 | $159,905 | $231 | $6,200 | $6,200 | 3 | $6,200 | $231 | $8,019 |
| 2021 | $165,874 | $258 | $6,200 | $6,200 | 3 | $6,200 | $258 | $8,318 |
| 2020 | $171,816 | $14,128 | $26,350 | $11,350 | 5 | — | $232 | $8,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, T J McAlpin Ministries reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
T J McAlpin Ministries is led by Timothy J. McAlpin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy J. McAlpin
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorothy R. McAlpin
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Davis
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 T J McAlpin Ministries
How much does T J McAlpin Ministries give each year?
T J McAlpin Ministries gave $4K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is T J McAlpin Ministries's typical grant size?
T J McAlpin Ministries's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $1,167, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does T J McAlpin Ministries give grants?
T J McAlpin Ministries's top state is Illinois, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (34%) and Texas (17%).
Does T J McAlpin Ministries give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on T J McAlpin Ministries's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (3 grants).
How large is T J McAlpin Ministries?
T J McAlpin Ministries reported $160K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8K (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 is T J McAlpin Ministries?
T J McAlpin Ministries is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Lexington, KY. It holds $160K in total assets as of 2024.
What is T J McAlpin Ministries's EIN?
T J McAlpin Ministries's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1353261. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 T J McAlpin Ministries funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Creative Impact Grants $500 - $2,500 · 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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