William E Armentrout Foundation
William E Armentrout Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $850K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
William E Armentrout Foundation at a glance
In short: William E Armentrout Foundation gave $850K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $106K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $850,000
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $106,250
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $63,750
- Total assets
- $16,057,439
- +8.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% 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 William E Armentrout Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Juliette Fowler Homes Inc ($85K). Together the top 7 received $425K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($425,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 40 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How William E Armentrout Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% 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 $839K (2020) to $990K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $425,000 |
| Juliette Fowler Homes Inc Dallas, TX | To provide affordable senior housing in a christian community environment. | $85,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | Patient Care, Teaching and Research | $85,000 |
| Trail Life USA Salem, NC | Support Operations | $85,000 |
| East Dallas Christian Church Dallas, TX | Community Services and Education | $42,500 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | To provide food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, or shelter from the elements and a warm meal. | $42,500 |
| Friends of TX Freshwater Fisheries Athens, TX | Fresh Water Fisheries, Hatchery and Education Center | $42,500 |
| Cal Farley's Boys Ranch Amarillo, TX | Support operation of the residential, educational, and community based services | $42,500 |
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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 | $16,057,439 | $2,249,591 | $990,267 | $850,000 | 8 | $850,000 | $2,174,137 | $921,975 |
| 2023 | $14,815,064 | $1,056,961 | $1,032,050 | $910,000 | 8 | $910,000 | $997,541 | $849,471 |
| 2022 | $14,795,077 | $607,350 | $1,150,361 | $990,000 | 8 | $990,000 | $514,083 | $914,293 |
| 2021 | $15,338,088 | $1,368,904 | $1,013,540 | $900,000 | 8 | $900,000 | $1,309,650 | $998,814 |
| 2020 | $14,982,724 | $415,557 | $954,123 | $839,000 | 8 | — | $356,430 | $901,027 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William E Armentrout Foundation reported a distributable amount of $922K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
William E Armentrout Foundation is led by Lee C Ritchie, Chrman & President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lee C Ritchie
Chrman & President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$28K (2020) → $28K (2024)
Robert P. Ritchie
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $5K (2024)
Dennis L Lutes
Secretary & Directr
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Elizabeth R Kaye
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to Lee C Ritchie (Chrman & Pres). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about William E Armentrout Foundation
How much does William E Armentrout Foundation give each year?
William E Armentrout Foundation gave $850K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $910K across 8 grants.
What is William E Armentrout Foundation's typical grant size?
William E Armentrout Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $63,750, and its average grant was $106,250, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does William E Armentrout Foundation give grants?
William E Armentrout Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants).
Does William E Armentrout Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on William E Armentrout Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are William E Armentrout Foundation's largest grantees?
William E Armentrout Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Juliette Fowler Homes Inc ($85,000), Texas Scottish Rite Hospital ($85,000) and Trail Life USA ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($425,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William E Armentrout Foundation?
William E Armentrout Foundation reported $16.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $850K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $922K (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 William E Armentrout Foundation's EIN?
William E Armentrout Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2750535. 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
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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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