Terrell and Patsy Small Family
Terrell and Patsy Small Family is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, health and human services organizations, and arts and cultural institutions.
Terrell and Patsy Small Family at a glance
In short: Terrell and Patsy Small Family gave $114K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,000
- +14.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,081
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,521,564
- -2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (6 of 37, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% 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 Terrell and Patsy Small Family
- 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: 501 Terminal Road, Fort Worth, TX 76106
Phone: (817) 624-0820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Terrell and Patsy Small Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Liberty Institute ($10K). Together the top 10 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 137 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Maryland and Washington, D.C. each received 4% of grant dollars; California and West Virginia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Terrell and Patsy Small Family open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 37 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $95K (2022) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| St Andrews Anglican Church Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $10,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Donation | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Lena Pope Home Inc Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Cliburn Fort Worth, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Austin, TX | Donation | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,521,564 | $70,751 | $116,945 | $114,000 | 37 | $115,870 | $70,751 | $77,774 |
| 2023 | $1,567,758 | $70,075 | $103,074 | $100,000 | 33 | $100,000 | $70,075 | $79,196 |
| 2022 | $1,600,757 | $18,365 | $96,581 | $95,000 | 23 | $95,000 | $18,365 | $82,325 |
| 2021 | $1,678,973 | $175 | $101,016 | $100,000 | 24 | $100,000 | $175 | $87,421 |
| 2020 | $1,779,814 | $3,596 | $98,265 | $98,000 | 20 | — | $3,596 | $92,085 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Terrell and Patsy Small Family reported a distributable amount of $78K 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 grants include support for organizations in several fields. For example, First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty, while Lena Pope Home says it equips children, families, caregivers, and the community through counseling, education, and behavioral interventions. Tarrant Area Food Bank describes its mission as empowering the community to alleviate hunger and improve health. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History says it engages the community through programs and exhibits interpreting science and the stories of Texas and the Southwest.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 37 grants totaling $114,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Its largest listed grants were $10,000 each to First Liberty Institute and St Andrews Anglican Church. Other notable grants included $5,000 each to the Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, American Red Cross, Lena Pope Home, Tarrant Area Food Bank, The Cliburn, The Salvation Army, and UT Southwestern Medical Center; and $3,000 each to Amon Carter Museum and Fort Worth Museum of Science.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terrell J Small III as President/Trustee and Stephen R Small as Vice President/Secretary.
Terrell and Patsy Small Family is led by Terrell J. Small III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Terrell J. Small III
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Small
Vice President & Secretary
Vice President → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John B. Small (2020–2021) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 Terrell and Patsy Small Family
How much does Terrell and Patsy Small Family give each year?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family gave $114K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 33 grants.
What is Terrell and Patsy Small Family's typical grant size?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,081, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Terrell and Patsy Small Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does Terrell and Patsy Small Family give grants?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family gives mostly in Texas: 82% 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 (22 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Terrell and Patsy Small Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 37 grants with a stated purpose on Terrell and Patsy Small Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (37 grants).
Who are Terrell and Patsy Small Family's largest grantees?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family's largest 2024 grantees include First Liberty Institute ($10,000), St Andrews Anglican Church ($10,000) and Alzheimer's Association ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Terrell and Patsy Small Family?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Terrell and Patsy Small Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Terrell and Patsy Small Family?
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 Terrell and Patsy Small Family's EIN?
Terrell and Patsy Small Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2579196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Terrell and Patsy Small Family 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
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Grantable. (2026). Terrell and Patsy Small Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/terrell-and-patsy-small-family-morg_c82972ada063478690efd1f91f9ed497
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