Texas Normal Singing School
Texas Normal Singing School is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $40K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 9 grants totaling $2K.
Texas Normal Singing School at a glance
In short: Texas Normal Singing School gave $2K across 9 grants in 2022 (avg $176.111), mostly in Texas. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,585
- -63.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $176
- -55.6% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $175
- Total assets
- $40,466
- +17.9% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Texas Normal Singing School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $4K (2021). In 2022 it made 9 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 9 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $1,585 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,466 | $18,387 | $12,256 | $1,585 | 9 | $12,256 |
| 2021 | $34,335 | $24,168 | $16,897 | $4,365 | 11 | $16,897 |
| 2020 | $27,064 | $21,858 | $18,213 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Texas Normal Singing School is led by James William Tackett, Director President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
James William Tackett
Director President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thana Furr
Director V President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Levi Sisemore
Director Treasurer
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Lowry
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tony Kite
Director Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James T Fletcher Dec d
Director
New on the 2022 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James T Fletcher (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Texas Normal Singing School
How much does Texas Normal Singing School give each year?
Texas Normal Singing School gave $2K across 9 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $4K across 11 grants.
What is Texas Normal Singing School's typical grant size?
Texas Normal Singing School's median grant in 2022 was $175, and its average grant was $176, across 9 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Texas Normal Singing School give grants?
Texas Normal Singing School gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (11%) and Tennessee (11%).
Does Texas Normal Singing School give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Texas Normal Singing School's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Joe Ed Furr Scholarship" (4 grants).
How large is Texas Normal Singing School?
Texas Normal Singing School reported $40K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $18K.
What is Texas Normal Singing School?
Texas Normal Singing School is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Austin, TX. It holds $40K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Texas Normal Singing School's EIN?
Texas Normal Singing School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5134188. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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