William M Fuller Foundation
The William M Fuller Foundation is a private foundation based in Midland, Texas. It makes annual gifts to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
William M Fuller Foundation at a glance
In short: William M Fuller Foundation gave $468K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), mostly in Virginia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $467,880
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $35,991
- +36.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,026,638
- -6.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (4 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (53% 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 William M Fuller Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1010 West Wall, Midland, TX 79701
Phone: (432) 683-5661
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William M Fuller Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America First Policy Institute ($250K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 90 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (53%) and Texas (32%). Other recipient-state shares were California (6%), Arizona (4%), and New York (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William M Fuller Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 13 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $48K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $249K (2020) to $594K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $468K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute Arlington, VA | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $250,000 |
| Fort Worth Botanic Garden Fort Worth, TX | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $100,000 |
| Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $30,000 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation Rancho Mirage, CA | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships Garden Valley, TX | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Truth to Light LLC Indian Harbor Beach, FL | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Ellen Noel Art Museum Odessa, TX | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Kimbell Art Museum Fort Worth, TX | To Further Charitable Purpose. | $3,300 |
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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 | $4,026,638 | $278,463 | $536,656 | $467,880 | 13 | $471,148 | $210,060 | $478,885 |
| 2023 | $4,289,734 | $329,974 | $484,945 | $421,043 | 16 | $424,600 | $269,629 | $432,851 |
| 2022 | $4,458,028 | $553,067 | $663,851 | $593,750 | 21 | $597,872 | $487,088 | $461,363 |
| 2021 | $4,567,167 | $321,648 | $377,376 | $308,250 | 24 | $311,461 | $255,733 | $499,585 |
| 2020 | $4,629,958 | $107,015 | $305,385 | $248,500 | 16 | — | $58,499 | $403,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William M Fuller Foundation reported a distributable amount of $479K 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
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions reflect a range of work. The America First Policy Institute describes itself as a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institute advancing policies it says put the American people first. Texas Christian University describes itself as an institution of higher education, and Turning Point USA says it works to support educational and charitable purposes and civic and cultural engagement. Other 2024 recipients included arts and cultural organizations, a community foundation, and organizations focused on health, humanitarian work, and exploration.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $467,880. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $250,000 to America First Policy Institute, $100,000 to Fort Worth Botanic Garden, $30,000 to Texas Christian University, $25,000 to Eisenhower Health Foundation, and $20,000 to Turning Point USA. The foundation’s filing also states that sixteen qualifying organizations received gifts during calendar year 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia F French as treasurer and board chairman; Richard West Bo French and William Fuller K French as vice presidents; and Powhatan Ernest K French as secretary.
William M Fuller Foundation is led by Marcia F. French, Treasurer & Board Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia F. French
Treasurer & Board Chairman
President, Treasurer & Board Chairman → Treasurer & Board Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Powhatan Ernest K. French
Secretary
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard West Bo French
Vice President
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Fuller K. French
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dee J. Kelly (2020) — Director
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 William M Fuller Foundation
How much does William M Fuller Foundation give each year?
William M Fuller Foundation gave $468K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $421K across 16 grants.
What is William M Fuller Foundation's typical grant size?
William M Fuller Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $35,991, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William M Fuller Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does William M Fuller Foundation give grants?
William M Fuller Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (32%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (4 grants).
Who are William M Fuller Foundation's largest grantees?
William M Fuller Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include America First Policy Institute ($250,000), Fort Worth Botanic Garden ($100,000) and Texas Christian University ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William M Fuller Foundation?
William M Fuller Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $471K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $479K (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 does William M Fuller Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available information. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own descriptions reflect a range of work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William M Fuller Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; 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 William M Fuller Foundation's EIN?
William M Fuller Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2335552. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does William M Fuller Foundation 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). William M Fuller Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/william-m-fuller-foundation-morg_91df82e6ea6348fa8e56bc24855fc360
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