TLC Foundation from the Heart
TLC Foundation From the Heart is a private foundation based in Artesia, New Mexico. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in health care, education, community services, youth programs, and other charitable activities.
TLC Foundation from the Heart at a glance
In short: TLC Foundation from the Heart gave $4.9M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $224K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,934,500
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $224,295
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,284,039
- +22.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (6 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (79% 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 TLC Foundation from the Heart
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1572, Artesia, NM 88211
Phone: (505) 887-6934
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who TLC Foundation from the Heart funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems ($1.6M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 118 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 79% of grant dollars, recipients in New Mexico received 20%, and recipients in Pennsylvania received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is TLC Foundation from the Heart open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 21 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $76K; repeat grants $299K. How we count
Medians: $43K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $3.0M (2020) to $4.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems Lubbock, TX | Provide patient care, education of health care professional, research, and community service | $1,600,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Eliminate cancer patient care, research, and prevention through education | $1,300,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | To Further Education | $1,000,000 |
| Artesia Recreation Center Artesia, NM | To support the personal development of the community and encourage comminuity involement | $300,000 |
| Artesia General Hospital Artesia, NM | To provide innovative healthcare services to the families of artesia, southeastern New Mexico and beyond. | $137,500 |
| Southeast NM Veteran's Transportation Network Roswell, NM | Veterans in southeast New Mexico who need rides to medical appointments | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM | After School Program | $50,000 |
| Faith Baptist Church Artesia, NM | Spiritual Needs and Counseling | $50,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $50,000 |
| Wings for Life Roswell, NM | Family Oriented Educational Programs | $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 | $9,284,039 | $8,931,746 | $5,051,853 | $4,934,500 | 22 | $4,934,500 | $491,839 | $444,302 |
| 2023 | $7,597,201 | $6,214,660 | $4,181,483 | $4,127,500 | 18 | $4,127,500 | $203,855 | $679,393 |
| 2022 | $5,037,393 | $7,004,811 | $4,665,947 | $4,626,530 | 21 | $4,626,530 | $19,166 | $143,908 |
| 2021 | $2,858,697 | $4,846,281 | $3,951,696 | $3,909,500 | 26 | $3,909,500 | $51,281 | $130,652 |
| 2020 | $2,488,395 | $2,339,736 | $3,046,787 | $3,015,000 | 31 | — | $32,208 | $112,280 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, TLC Foundation from the Heart reported a distributable amount of $444K 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 included support for hospitals and medical institutions, a recreation center, schools and youth programs, churches, and organizations serving veterans, families, and animals.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Baylor College of Medicine says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Artesia General Hospital says it provides health care to families in Artesia and surrounding communities. Boys and Girls Club of Carlsbad describes its work as youth education and career development. Other 2024 recipients included Haven of Hope, which provides housing and support to single mothers and children; Assurance Home, a group home for abused and neglected children; Carlsbad Lifehouse, which offers mental health and substance-abuse care; and Roswell Humane Society, which shelters and places animals and promotes responsible pet ownership.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $4,934,500. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $1,600,000, with a median of $50,000.
Among the largest grants were $1,600,000 to UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems for patient care, health-care professional education, research, and community service; $1,300,000 to University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for cancer patient care, research, prevention, and education; and $1,000,000 to Baylor College of Medicine to further education. New Mexico recipients included Artesia Recreation Center ($300,000), Artesia General Hospital ($137,500), and Southeast NM Veteran’s Transportation Network ($100,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas Ray Chandler as president, Chris Trew as vice president, and Judy A Pittman as director.
TLC Foundation from the Heart is led by Douglas Ray Chandler, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Ray Chandler
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Judy A. Pittman
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Chris Trew
Vice President
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 TLC Foundation from the Heart
How much does TLC Foundation from the Heart give each year?
TLC Foundation from the Heart gave $4.9M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 18 grants.
What is TLC Foundation from the Heart's typical grant size?
TLC Foundation from the Heart's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $224,295, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from TLC Foundation from the Heart that year got $76K on average.
Where does TLC Foundation from the Heart give grants?
TLC Foundation from the Heart gives mostly in Texas: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Artesia, NM (9 grants), Roswell, NM (4 grants), Carlsbad, NM (3 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does TLC Foundation from the Heart give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on TLC Foundation from the Heart's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are TLC Foundation from the Heart's largest grantees?
TLC Foundation from the Heart's largest 2024 grantees include UMC Foundation UMC Health Systems ($1,615,000 across 2 grants), University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1,300,000) and Baylor College of Medicine ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is TLC Foundation from the Heart?
TLC Foundation from the Heart reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $444K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does TLC Foundation from the Heart fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for hospitals and medical institutions, a recreation center, schools and youth programs, churches, and organizations serving veterans, families, and animals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from TLC Foundation from the Heart?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is TLC Foundation from the Heart's EIN?
TLC Foundation from the Heart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5732072. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does TLC Foundation from the Heart accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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