Tarpley Foundation
Tarpley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Merkel, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
Tarpley Foundation at a glance
In short: Tarpley Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,250
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,250
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $16,982
- +53.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 Tarpley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation of Abilene ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene Abilene, TX | Scholarships | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,982 | $17,942 | $10,270 | $5,250 | 1 | $5,250 |
| 2023 | $11,063 | $40,982 | $29,919 | $15,000 | 1 | $29,902 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tarpley Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clayton Tarpley
Presidentsecretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kenzie T. Aguilar
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Madison Tarpley
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Tarpley Foundation
How much does Tarpley Foundation give each year?
Tarpley Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Tarpley Foundation?
Tarpley Foundation reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
Where does Tarpley Foundation operate?
Tarpley Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Tarpley Foundation's EIN?
Tarpley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3578204. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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