Private foundation · EIN 75-2750535 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

William E Armentrout Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $850K total, median $64K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$850K
Median grant
$64K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

8 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Smu Cox School of BusinessDallas, TXStudent programs and education.$425K
Juliette Fowler Homes IncDallas, TXTo provide affordable senior housing in a christian community environment.$85K
Texas Scottish Rite HospitalDallas, TXPatient care, teaching and research$85K
Trail Life USASalem, NCSupport operations$85K
East Dallas Christian ChurchDallas, TXCommunity services and education$43K
Salvation ArmyDallas, TXTo provide food, clothing, rent and utility assistance, or shelter from the elements and a warm meal.$43K
Friends of Tx Freshwater FisheriesAthens, TXFresh water fisheries, hatchery and education center$43K
Cal Farley's Boys RanchAmarillo, TXSupport operation of the residential, educational, and community based services$43K

By state: Texas 7 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

William E Armentrout Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Lee C Ritchie, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does William E Armentrout Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does William E Armentrout Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $850K across 8 grants, a median of $64K.

Where does William E Armentrout Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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