The Mitchell Foundation
The Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 27 grants totaling $3,196,800 to organizations working in areas including religious liberty, faith-based activity, disaster relief, health care, education, and community support.
The Mitchell Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mitchell Foundation gave $3.2M across 27 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), top state District of Columbia. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,196,800
- +10.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- -12.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $118,400
- +27.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $65,186,966
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (10 of 27, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (34% 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 Mitchell Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: The Mitchell Foundation
Mailing address: 2525 Knight Street Suite 425, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 751-8183
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mitchell Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Conservative Partnership Institute ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 130 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (34%), Texas (27%), and Iowa (23%). Other reported shares were North Carolina (5%) and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Mitchell Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 27 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $160K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $45K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 60% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $1.3M (2020) to $3.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 27 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | To unite, equip, and train conservatives to advance American ideals. | $1,100,000 |
| The Family Leader Foundation Urbandale, IA | The Daniel Impact | $750,000 |
| Bill Glass Behind the Walls Duncanville, TX | Assist local churches all over the united states, share the gospel | $219,800 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Rel Boone, NC | Disaster Relief | $165,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundat Houston, TX | Provide Scholarships to Business Students | $120,000 |
| Celebration Education Fund LLC Grand Rapids, MI | Kabala Christian Classroom Construction | $100,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Help defend religious liberty, freedom of speech, marriage and family | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Foundation Houston, TX | Cancer Research and Clinical Trial Programs | $100,000 |
| Dallas Hearing Foundation Dallas, TX | Medical and Surgical Treatment for Hearing Technology Assistance | $87,000 |
| Kickstart Kids Houston, TX | Provide Life Skills for Students-Promote Family Involvement | $50,000 |
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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 | $65,186,966 | $7,526,203 | $3,865,104 | $3,196,800 | 27 | $3,196,800 | $6,837,731 | $3,099,474 |
| 2023 | $62,177,644 | $3,042,511 | $3,351,423 | $2,890,000 | 31 | $2,890,000 | $2,323,681 | $2,906,201 |
| 2022 | $56,582,545 | $2,413,772 | $2,504,574 | $1,987,000 | 29 | $1,987,000 | $1,617,827 | $2,826,163 |
| 2021 | $65,826,471 | $941,818 | $2,476,731 | $2,002,910 | 30 | $2,002,910 | $1,027,087 | $3,162,355 |
| 2020 | $59,098,560 | $1,771,030 | $1,627,999 | $1,335,000 | 13 | — | $1,190,155 | $2,547,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mitchell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions cover a range of activities. The Family Leader Foundation describes its mission as inspiring the church to engage government to advance God’s kingdom and strengthen families. Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances people’s right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square. The Dallas Hearing Foundation says it funds medical and surgical treatment, hearing technologies, rehabilitation, and educational support for people in financial need. Other grantees include organizations focused on humanitarian assistance, cancer research, theological education, and using soccer to help communities thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $3,196,800 through 27 grants. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $1,100,000, with a median grant of $25,000.
Among the largest reported 2024 grants were $1,100,000 to Conservative Partnership Institute for its work to unite, equip, and train conservatives; $750,000 to The Family Leader Foundation for “The Daniel Impact”; and $219,800 to Bill Glass Behind the Walls to assist local churches in sharing the gospel. Other grants included $165,000 to Samaritan’s Purse International for disaster relief, $120,000 to Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundation for scholarships to business students, and $100,000 each to Celebration Education Fund, Alliance Defending Freedom, and MD Anderson Foundation.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, it asks applicants to contact The Mitchell Foundation and provide specific information about the intended use of the grant, the charity’s officers and contact information, and a brief history of the charity. Awards must be used for the approved purpose; if funds are not used as applied for, the foundation reserves the right to request their return.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lee Roy Mitchell as president, Tandy Mitchell as secretary, and Gary D Witherspoon as vice president.
The Mitchell Foundation is led by Lee Roy Mitchell, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee Roy Mitchell
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary D. Witherspoon
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tandy Mitchell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Mitchell Foundation
How much does The Mitchell Foundation give each year?
The Mitchell Foundation gave $3.2M across 27 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.9M across 31 grants.
What is The Mitchell Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mitchell Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $118,400, across 27 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mitchell Foundation that year got $48K on average.
Where does The Mitchell Foundation give grants?
The Mitchell Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (27%) and Iowa (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants), Dallas, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Mitchell Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 11% of The Mitchell Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mitchell Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mitchell Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Conservative Partnership Institute ($1,100,000), The Family Leader Foundation ($750,000) and Bill Glass Behind the Walls ($219,800), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Mitchell Foundation?
The Mitchell Foundation reported $65.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mitchell Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose stated missions cover a range of activities. The Family Leader Foundation describes its mission as inspiring the church to engage government to advance God’s kingdom and strengthen families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mitchell Foundation?
The Mitchell Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check joanmitchellfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Mitchell Foundation's EIN?
The Mitchell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2769798. 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 October 2026.
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Mitchell Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mitchell-foundation-morg_fe36911c44874783a61ab7ae3e22b057
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