The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in League City, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $178K. Net investment income was $237K.
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,000
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,429
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,108,695
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% 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 McElroy Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodlands Methodist Church ($59K). Together the top 7 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 25 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 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
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 $93K (2020) to $178K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $178K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Methodist Church Woodland, TX | Support Mission Statement | $59,000 |
| Jersey Battered Women Morristown, NJ | Support Mission Statement | $44,000 |
| Open Door Mission Houston, TX | Support Mission Statement | $40,000 |
| Galveston Urban Mission Galveston, TX | Support Mission Statement | $10,000 |
| Eva's Village Patterson Patterson, NJ | Support Mission Statement | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Minstries Houston, TX | Support Mission Statement | $10,000 |
| Spring Street GDC Morristown, NJ | Support Mission Statement | $5,000 |
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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 | $5,108,695 | $260,744 | $207,588 | $178,000 | 7 | $178,000 | $236,551 | $190,074 |
| 2023 | $5,033,229 | $134,710 | $206,232 | $176,000 | 6 | $176,000 | $146,903 | $178,067 |
| 2022 | $3,955,086 | $-6,882 | $144,992 | $120,000 | 4 | $120,000 | $117,028 | $192,715 |
| 2021 | $4,089,557 | $2,170,507 | $130,502 | $107,200 | 4 | $107,200 | $91,670 | $109,720 |
| 2020 | $2,041,352 | $-9,306 | $110,250 | $93,000 | 4 | — | $34,667 | $101,447 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $190K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation is led by Brandon McElroy, V-President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brandon McElroy
V-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cory McElroy
V-President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Terry McElroy
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Debbie McElroy
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation gave $178K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $176K across 6 grants.
What is The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,429, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (2 grants) and Morristown, NJ (2 grants).
Does The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Mission Statement" (7 grants).
Who are The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woodlands Methodist Church ($59,000), Jersey Battered Women ($44,000) and Open Door Mission ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $178K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $190K (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 is The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The McElroy Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3942784. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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