The Cash Family Foundation
The Cash Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. It made 32 grants totaling $1,117,132 in 2024 to organizations including a ranching-history organization, a policy research institute, a university foundation, and a science museum.
The Cash Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cash Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Texas. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,117,132
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,910
- -36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $17,009,599
- +0.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (14 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (70% 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 The Cash Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Clay Cash with a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. Awards are restricted to organizations that qualify as exempt under section 170(b)(1)(A).
- Contact
Application contact: Clay Cash
Mailing address: 7717 Milwaukee Ave Ste 500-402, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 548-1881
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Cash Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ranch Life Learning Centernrhc ($350K). Together the top 10 received $990K.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 82 grants of 115 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 70% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 22% to recipients in the District of Columbia. The remaining shares went to Georgia (3%), Arkansas (2%), and Oklahoma (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Cash Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 28 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $72K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% 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 $1.1M (2024) to $1.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ranch Life Learning Centernrhc Lubbock, TX | Charitable Donation | $350,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $120,009 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | Charitable Donation | $105,462 |
| America First Policy Institute Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $98,810 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | Charitable Donation | $97,852 |
| Ranching Heritage Association Lubbock, TX | Charitable Donation | $40,758 |
| American Junior Golf Association Braselton, GA | Charitable Donation | $35,000 |
| America First Policy Institute Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $29,991 |
| Snowy Pines Paws for Purpose Batesville, AR | Service Dog Training | $27,000 |
| Texas Ranger Association Foundation Waco, TX | Charitable Donation | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,009,599 | $1,470,723 | $1,332,491 | $1,117,132 | 32 | $1,277,429 | $1,310,159 | $1,028,000 |
| 2023 | $16,871,367 | $705,928 | $1,701,675 | $1,488,912 | 27 | $1,647,087 | $595,304 | $956,637 |
| 2022 | $17,596,430 | $-1,558,218 | $1,628,483 | $1,350,790 | 23 | $1,557,860 | $439,518 | $1,041,431 |
| 2021 | $20,616,957 | $2,272,631 | $1,593,646 | $1,486,371 | 17 | $1,564,990 | $2,241,973 | $1,173,598 |
| 2020 | $19,195,798 | $1,626,853 | $1,438,873 | $1,232,379 | 16 | — | $1,491,776 | $1,087,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cash Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Ranching Heritage Association describes its mission as preserving and interpreting the history of ranching, pioneer life, and the livestock industry in North America. Science Spectrum describes itself as a science and technology museum with hands-on exhibits and an Omnimax theater. The America First Policy Institute describes itself as a nonpartisan research institute that advances policies it says put the American people first.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $1,117,132. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $350,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Among the largest grants were $350,000 to Ranch Life Learning Center NRHC in Lubbock for a charitable donation; $120,009 and $98,810 to the America First Policy Institute for general operating support; and $105,462 and $97,852 to the Texas Tech Foundation for charitable donations. Other 2024 grants included $40,758 to the Ranching Heritage Association, $35,000 to the American Junior Golf Association, $25,000 to the Texas Ranger Association Foundation, and $20,250 to Science Spectrum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clay Collin Cash as president and director, Ashley B Cash as vice president and director, and Sheldon Burleson as secretary, treasurer, and director.
The Cash Family Foundation is led by Clay Collin Cash, President Di on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clay Collin Cash
President Di
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Ashley B. Cash
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $34K (2024)
Sheldon Burleson
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $34K (2024)
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 $34K, to Clay Collin Cash (President Di). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Cash Family Foundation
How much does The Cash Family Foundation give each year?
The Cash Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.5M across 27 grants.
What is The Cash Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cash Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,910, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Cash Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does The Cash Family Foundation give grants?
The Cash Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (16 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Post, TX (2 grants).
Does The Cash Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 41% of The Cash Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (12 grants).
Who are The Cash Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cash Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ranch Life Learning Centernrhc ($350,000), America First Policy Institute ($248,810 across 3 grants) and Texas Tech Foundation ($203,314 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cash Family Foundation?
The Cash Family Foundation reported $17.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Cash Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Ranching Heritage Association describes its mission as preserving and interpreting the history of ranching, pioneer life, and the livestock industry in North America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Cash Family Foundation?
Contact Clay Cash with a letter stating the amount requested and purpose. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Cash Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cash Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1381970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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