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William E Armentrout Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752750535

William E Armentrout Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $850,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $63,750 and the largest $425,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $910,000 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$910,0008$18.1 million
2024$850,0008$20.0 million

How to apply

William E Armentrout Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What William E Armentrout Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas7$765,000
North Carolina1$85,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 8 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
SMU Cox School of Business
Dallas, TX
Student programs and education.$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
Individual
TX
Support operation of the residential, educational, and community based services$42,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does William E Armentrout Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does William E Armentrout Foundation give?

$850,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $63,750.

Who runs William E Armentrout Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Robert P Ritchie (Chairman), Lee C Ritchie (Chrman & Pres), Elizabeth R Kaye (VP, Treasurer) and Dennis L Lutes (Sec & Directr).

What does William E Armentrout Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and faith communities.

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