The Head Family Foundation
The Head Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Reston, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $36K.
The Head Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Head Family Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $36,220
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $9,055
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Head Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Utrgv School of Medicine ($11K). Together the top 4 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utrgv School of Medicine Edinburg, TX | Support for the william c. Head school of medicine scholarship | $11,220 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Church Dallas, TX | Annual Stewardship Campaign | $10,000 |
| University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | For continued development of the mechancial boot prototype, remaining funds for student success and faculty development | $10,000 |
| Operation Kindness Carrollton, TX | General Purpose | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $-19,454 | $44,839 | $36,220 | 4 | $1,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Head Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Head Family Foundation is led by William C. Head, President, Secretary & Treasurer on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
William C. Head
President, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brice W. Head
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen C. Head
Director
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Head Family Foundation
How much does The Head Family Foundation give each year?
The Head Family Foundation gave $36K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Head Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Head Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,055, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Head Family Foundation give grants?
The Head Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Edinburg, TX (2 grants).
Does The Head Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 25% of The Head Family Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Head Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Head Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Head Family Foundation's EIN?
The Head Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1969607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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