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MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION

MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION

Dallas, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2682211
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION

Dallas, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
75-2682211
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Morning Star Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, making grants exclusively by invitation. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing the importance of established connections in its grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation may explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2M

2024
Grantees funded
30
Multi-year grantees
80%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

36

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
D
Dee Howell
Board Member
J
Judge McStay
Board Member
E
Ellen McStay
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Florida, and Arkansas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DALLAS LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION, OURCALLING INC, and AUSTIN STREET CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION?
MORNING STAR FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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