The Armstrong Foundation
Accepts applications
The Armstrong Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 62 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants62
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$30.4 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
26% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 60 | $28.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 62 | $30.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | T K Armstrong Jr P O Box 470338, Fort Worth, TX 76147 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 737-7117 |
| What to submit | Application can be made at website www.armstrongfdn.org. Proposals must be accompanied by an IRS letter showing their tax-exempt status. |
| Deadlines | Proposals may be submitted any time during the year. |
| Restrictions | The foundation provides financial assistance to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt institutions and organizations advocating the perpetuation of constitutional government and its freedoms. Our trustees are particularly supportive of those institutions and organizations directing their activities in the educational processes of the free enterprise system, the benefits of limited government and the basic principles of american ideals espoused by the founding fathers of this great nation. We do not support bricks and mortar projects. Additionally, no grants are made to individuals unless prior approval by the IRS. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Armstrong Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 15 | $350,500 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $274,500 |
| California | 4 | $110,000 |
| Texas | 9 | $84,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $70,000 |
| Indiana | 3 | $42,000 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $35,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $35,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Institute | Education | $45,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute | National and state policy | $45,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | National and state policy | $40,000 |
| American Enterprise Institute for P | National and state policy | $37,500 |
| Intercollegiate Studies Institute | Education | $35,000 |
| Ashbrook Center at Ashland Universi | Education | $35,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Education | $35,000 |
| The Fund for American Studies | Education | $35,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Education | $35,000 |
| State Policy Network | National and state policy | $35,000 |
| Institute for Justice | National and state policy | $30,000 |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation | National and state policy | $30,000 |
| Jack Miller Center | Education | $30,000 |
| Moving Pictures Institute | Education | $30,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | National and state policy | $30,000 |
| Mercatus Center | Education | $28,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Education | $27,500 |
| Free the People Fight the Power Fou | National and state policy | $27,500 |
| Barry Goldwater Institute for Publi | Education | $25,000 |
| Independent Institute | National and state policy | $25,000 |
| Young Americas Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Cato Institute | National and state policy | $25,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Public Polic | National and state policy | $25,000 |
| Constituting America Inc | Education | $22,500 |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Education | $20,000 |
| Free to Choose Network | Education | $20,000 |
| Media Research Center | Education | $20,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Certell Inc | Education | $20,000 |
| Students for Liberty Incorporated | Education | $20,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Education | $20,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Education | $15,000 |
| Ballotpedia | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| Federalist Society for Law & Public | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| Law & Economics Center | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| Tax Foundation | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| American Legislative Exchange Counc | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| Center for Independent Thought | National and state policy | $15,000 |
| Franklin News Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defens | National and state policy | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- T K Armstrong Jr
- Laura J Harrison
- Allen L Armstrong
- Alex D Armstrong
- Christian G Siegenthaler
- Kate Britain
- John Lee Harrison
Questions people ask
Does The Armstrong Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Proposals may be submitted any time during the year..
How much does The Armstrong Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 62 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs The Armstrong Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists T K Armstrong Jr (President), Laura J Harrison (Secretary), Allen L Armstrong (Treasurer) and Alex D Armstrong (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Armstrong Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.