The Armstrong Family Foundation
The Armstrong Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including universities, a medical research institute, churches, and organizations addressing hunger, homelessness, and humanitarian needs.
The Armstrong Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $154K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $154,080
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,853
- +0.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $875
- Total assets
- $2,948,021
- +6.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Armstrong Family Foundation
- How to Apply
-
Contact Peter A. Armstrong and submit the materials specified above.
- Review Cycle
- October 1.
- Deadline
- October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter A Armstrong
Mailing address: 920 Clair Ct, Brookfield, WI 53045
Phone: (262) 358-0337
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Armstrong Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Duke University - Cancer Institute ($35K). Together the top 10 received $114K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 259 grants of 259 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (46%), Virginia (20%), Florida (10%), Wisconsin (8%), and Ohio (4%). The listed grants also include recipients in Washington, DC, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Armstrong Family Foundation gives
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $139K (2021) to $163K (2022). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University - Cancer Institute Durham, NC | Medical Research | $34,550 |
| Department of English (MC 0112) Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA | College Endowment | $19,030 |
| Elon University Elon, NC | Education | $17,500 |
| Glades Presbyterian Church Boca Raton, FL | Church Operating Fund | $9,000 |
| Uncg Advancement Services Greensboro, NC | Assist Hungry and Homeless | $8,700 |
| Jesuit Retreat House Oshkosh, WI | Promote Leadership/Character | $7,500 |
| College Foundation of UVA Charlottesville, VA | Education | $5,000 |
| Institute of World Politics Washington, DC | Education Endowment | $5,000 |
| Place of Hope Boca Raton, FL | Education | $4,000 |
| Hawken School Gates Mill, OH | Cancer Support Center | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,948,021 | $349,436 | $159,433 | $154,080 | 54 | $154,155 | $344,157 | $164,217 |
| 2024 | $2,758,018 | $207,962 | $150,465 | $145,415 | 51 | $145,490 | $202,987 | $156,395 |
| 2023 | $2,700,521 | $88,108 | $150,218 | $144,915 | 53 | $144,990 | $82,880 | $143,250 |
| 2022 | $2,762,631 | $120,977 | $167,504 | $162,870 | 53 | $162,945 | $116,418 | $144,989 |
| 2021 | $2,809,158 | $216,996 | $142,744 | $138,900 | 48 | $138,975 | $213,227 | $163,178 |
| 2020 | $2,734,906 | $112,087 | $149,904 | $145,460 | 1 | — | $108,776 | $138,743 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Armstrong Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for medical research, education and college endowments, church operations, humanitarian aid, and assistance for people experiencing hunger or homelessness.
Among its grantees, Elon University describes its mission as transforming mind, body, and spirit through undergraduate liberal arts and graduate programs. Place of Hope says it provides a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. Boca Helping Hands describes its work as providing food, medical and financial assistance, education, job training, and guidance to support self-sufficiency. Hunger Task Force says it works to prevent hunger and malnutrition by providing food and promoting policies for a hunger-free community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $154,080. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $34,550, with a median of $875. Its largest grants included $34,550 to Duke University - Cancer Institute for medical research; $19,030 to the Department of English at Virginia Tech for a college endowment; and $17,500 to Elon University for education. Other grants included $9,000 to Glades Presbyterian Church for its operating fund, $8,700 to UNCG Advancement Services to assist hungry and homeless people, and $7,500 to Jesuit Retreat House to promote leadership and character.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Its application instructions call for a program description with budgets, Form 990 with audit, and a board list; the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas L. Armstrong as president. Listed vice presidents are Peter A. Armstrong, Mark R. Armstrong, Eric R. Armstrong, Peter A. Armstrong II, Margaret A. Boucher, Mark R. Armstrong Jr., Michael Armstrong, William Armstrong, and Addison M. Armstrong. Peter A. Armstrong is also listed as treasurer.
The Armstrong Family Foundation is led by Thomas L. Armstrong, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas L. Armstrong
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Addison M. Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Ryan Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eric R. Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret A. Boucher
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R. Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark R. Armstrong Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter A. Armstrong
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter A. Armstrong II
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Armstrong
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Armstrong Family Foundation
How much does The Armstrong Family Foundation give each year?
The Armstrong Family Foundation gave $154K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 51 grants.
What is The Armstrong Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Armstrong Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $875, and its average grant was $2,853, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Armstrong Family Foundation give grants?
The Armstrong Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (20%) and Florida (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (6 grants), Greensboro, NC (5 grants), Boca Raton, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Armstrong Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The Armstrong Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (9 grants), "Assistance to Indigent" (4 grants) and "College Endowment" (4 grants).
Who are The Armstrong Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Armstrong Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Duke University - Cancer Institute ($34,550), Department of English (MC 0112) Virginia Tech ($19,030) and Elon University ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Armstrong Family Foundation?
The Armstrong Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (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 does The Armstrong Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for medical research, education and college endowments, church operations, humanitarian aid, and assistance for people experiencing hunger or homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Armstrong Family Foundation?
Contact Peter A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN?
The Armstrong Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0212798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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