The Armour Foundation Inc
The Armour Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $88K.
The Armour Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Armour Foundation Inc gave $95K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,667
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,588,041
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (47% 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 The Armour Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was C G Jung Educational Center of Houston Texas ($45K). Together the top 3 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Armour Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $9K (2020) to $95K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| C G Jung Educational Center of Houston Texas Houston, TX | Public Education and Outreach | $45,000 |
| C G Jung Institute of Chicago Chicago, IL | Public Education and Outreach | $35,000 |
| C G Jung Society of St Louis St. Louis, MO | Public Educational Seminar & Student Scholarships | $15,000 |
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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 | $1,588,041 | $99,994 | $124,236 | $95,000 | 3 | $110,495 | $87,708 | $94,296 |
| 2023 | $1,612,283 | $75,683 | $111,109 | $85,000 | 3 | $99,445 | $64,160 | $86,311 |
| 2022 | $1,647,709 | $75,685 | $101,664 | $80,000 | 3 | $91,528 | $65,030 | $87,872 |
| 2021 | $1,673,688 | $63,713 | $107,667 | $90,000 | 3 | — | $54,338 | $94,466 |
| 2020 | $1,717,642 | $73,185 | $31,445 | $9,000 | 2 | — | $61,676 | $74,866 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Armour Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $94K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Armour Foundation Inc is led by Sam C. Seward, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sam C. Seward
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$4K (2022) → $9K (2024)
Preston J. Brammer
Vice President & Secretary
Secretary & Director → Vice President & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Sid L. Stark (2022) — Past President
- Former: Sam C. Seward See Footnote (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Sid L. Stark See Footnote (2020–2021) — President & Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $9K, to Sam C Seward (President & Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Armour Foundation Inc
How much does The Armour Foundation Inc give each year?
The Armour Foundation Inc gave $95K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $85K across 3 grants.
What is The Armour Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Armour Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $35,000, and its average grant was $31,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Armour Foundation Inc give grants?
The Armour Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (37%) and Missouri (16%).
Does The Armour Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Armour Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Armour Foundation Inc?
The Armour Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $94K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Armour Foundation Inc?
The Armour Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Armour Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Armour Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1023707. 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
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