Folsom Point Charities
Preselected recipients only
Folsom Point Charities is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.9 million in 40 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.7 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.9 million
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$164,019
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.3 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.3 million | 45 | $345,844 |
| 2024 | $3.9 million | 40 | $164,019 |
How to apply
Folsom Point Charities says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Folsom Point Charities funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 29 | $3.7 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $155,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $55,000 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Warrior | For assistance of military, veterans, and first responders | $1.7 million |
| Individual | For support of school programs and scholarships | $1.1 million |
| American Cornerstone Institute | For fellowship and assistance to promote the pillars of faith, liberty, community, and life | $150,000 |
| Christ Chapel | For support of general ministry fund | $150,000 |
| Paslay Foundation | For assistance of helping children with learning differences | $125,000 |
| Hope Farm | For support of fellowship and education of students | $100,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | For support defending liberty,personal responsibility and free enterprise in texas | $100,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank | For assistance to indingent families | $70,000 |
| Westside Little League | For financial support to league | $64,455 |
| Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County | For support of education, preventative care, and medical treatment to those in need | $50,000 |
| Jewel Charity | For support of cooks children hospital | $40,000 |
| Cure Childhood Cancer | For support of families with a child facing cancer | $25,000 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate | For assistance of scholarship program | $22,395 |
| Shepherd Center Foundation | For support of military initiative and campaign fund | $20,000 |
| Fort Worth Museum of Science & History | For support of museum programs and facilities | $15,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum | For support of exhibitions and programs | $10,000 |
| FWPD Swat Support Group | For assistance to swat officers | $10,000 |
| Kimbell Museum | For support of museum's programs anf services | $10,000 |
| Music Meets Medicine | For music program for sick children | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | For assistance to indingent families | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | For current ministry impact | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Exposition & Livestock Show | For financial assistance to event and program | $8,500 |
| Fort Worth Public Library Foundation | For assistance of library's resources | $6,000 |
| American Red Cross | For assistance to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies | $5,000 |
| American Vet Dogs | For assistance of providing guide and service dogs | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Children's Shelter | For assistance of homeless shelter | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Speech School | For assistance of financial aid | $5,000 |
| Cattle Raisers Foundation | For assistance of scholarships to students | $5,000 |
| Glow | For support of general ministry fund | $5,000 |
| Heritage Museum | For assistance to preserve and educate the county's rich heritage | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | For assistance to indingent families | $5,000 |
| Puppies Behind Bars | For support of program and training of service dogs | $5,000 |
| Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers | For assistance to the foundation's scholarship program | $5,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | For educational and research assistance | $5,000 |
| Duran Baseball Academy | For financial support to baseball academy | $3,000 |
| North Fort Worth Historical Society | For support in preserving the community's history and heritage | $2,500 |
| Apostolic Family Christian Center | For fellowships | $1,000 |
| Doxology Bible Church | For support of general ministry fund | $1,000 |
| Las Animas Fire Department | For fire prevention equipment and education | $1,000 |
| Guideposts Foundation | For support of ministry | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Carolyn Fierer Brown
- John Michael Fierer
- Mark Fierer
Questions people ask
Does Folsom Point Charities accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Folsom Point Charities give?
$3.9 million in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Folsom Point Charities?
Its 2024 filing lists Carolyn Fierer Brown (President), John Michael Fierer (Vice President/Secretary) and Mark Fierer (Vice President).
What does Folsom Point Charities fund?
Based on its grants, mainly veterans, education and faith communities.