We The American People Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 26-0401535

We The American People Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return: the foundation stated that it elected to close its operations as of December 31, 2020, and that no assets remained at year-end. It therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.

We The American People Inc at a glance

In short: We The American People Inc gave $138K across 23 grants in 2020 (avg $6K), top state Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$138,310
Grants made (2020)
23
Average grant
$6,013
Median grant
$5,000
Primary geography
Texas (25% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.

How to apply to We The American People Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Contact

Mailing address: 4828 Reading Street, Dallas, TX 75247
Phone: (214) 630-0333

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who We The American People Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Mary Immaculate Catholic Church: $15KMary Immaculate CatholicChurch$15KMissionary Oblates of Mary Immacula: $10KMissionary Oblates of MaryImmacula$10KMissionaries of Charity: $10KMissionaries of Charity$10KRegnum Christi Atlanta: $10K across 2 grantsRegnum Christi Atlanta$10K · 2 grantsSacred Heart of Jesus Christ: $10KSacred Heart of Jesus Christ$10KPriests of the Sacred Heart: $10KPriests of the Sacred Heart$10KSaint Lawrence Seminary: $10KSaint Lawrence Seminary$10KFood For The Poor Inc: $10KFood For The Poor Inc$10KMercy Homes For Boys Girls: $5KMercy Homes For Boys Girls$5KFranciscan Friars of the Atonement: $5KFranciscan Friars of theAtonement$5K

The largest 2020 recipient was Mary Immaculate Catholic Church ($15K). Together the top 10 received $95K.

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

23<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2020 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Texas accounted for 25% of grant dollars, Wisconsin 15%, New York 14%, and Illinois 12%.

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.

Cities

CummingBellevilleBronxCarrolltonChicagoCoconut CreekDallasEllicott CityFarmers BranchGarrisonHales CornerJacksonvilleLake DallasLanhamMount CalvaryNew YorkSan RamonWaterfordWorth

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K23 grants2020

In 2020 it made 23 grants totaling $138K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church Farmers Branch, TXGeneral Benevolence$14,956
Missionary Oblates of Mary Immacula Belleville, ILGeneral Benevolence$10,010
Missionaries of Charity Bronx, NYMissionaries of Charity$10,000
Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Carrollton, TXGeneral Benevolence$10,000
Priests of the Sacred Heart Hales Corner, WIGeneral Benevolence$9,996
Saint Lawrence Seminary Mount Calvary, WIGeneral Benevolence$9,934
Food For The Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FLGeneral Benevolence$9,884
Mercy Homes For Boys Girls Chicago, ILGeneral Benevolence$5,001
Franciscan Friars of the Atonement Garrison, NYGeneral Benevolence$5,000
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House Lake Dallas, TXGeneral Benevolence$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2020$2,368$143,457$138,31023$2,368

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious organizations and organizations serving people in need.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $138,310. Grant amounts ranged from $1,037 to $14,956, with a median grant of $5,000. Among its largest grants were $14,956 to Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, $10,010 to Missionary Oblates of Mary Immacula, $10,000 to Missionaries of Charity, and $10,000 to Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.

Other 2020 recipients included Food For The Poor Inc, which received $9,884, and Wounded Warrior Project Inc, which received $4,952. Food For The Poor describes its work as linking churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Wounded Warrior Project describes its mission as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing listed Van A Nguyen, Kim Nguyen, and Jeffrey L Lyon as directors.

We The American People Inc's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Jeffrey L Lyon

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Kim Nguyen

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Van A Nguyen

    Director

    New on the 2020 filing

    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 We The American People Inc

How much does We The American People Inc give each year?

We The American People Inc gave $138K across 23 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is We The American People Inc's typical grant size?

We The American People Inc's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,013, across 23 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does We The American People Inc give grants?

We The American People Inc's top state is Texas, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (15%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cumming, GA (2 grants).

Does We The American People Inc give general operating support?

Yes: 96% of We The American People Inc's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are We The American People Inc's largest grantees?

We The American People Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Mary Immaculate Catholic Church ($14,956), Missionary Oblates of Mary Immacula ($10,010) and Missionaries of Charity ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What does We The American People Inc fund?

The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2020 grants went to charitable organizations, including religious organizations and organizations serving people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from We The American People Inc?

The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is We The American People Inc's EIN?

We The American People Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0401535. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Does We The American People Inc 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

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

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