
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
75-2890371
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led

THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
DALLAS, TX, US
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
75-2890371
•
•
•
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
AI Summary
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $87.3M in grants paid to 760 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and funds by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
DALLAS FOUNDATION BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE, IDEAS AND INVESTMENTS IN GREATER DALLAS SO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
Cause Areas
9
Early childhood education
Family services
Shelter and residential care
Foundations
Nonprofits
Philanthropy and public policy
Venture philanthropy
Health care access
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Dallas Museum of Art
DALLAS, TX
$22.1M
3%

EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS
Dallas, TX
$18.4M
3%

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS INC
Washington, DC
$17M
2%
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Total No. of Grants
788
Median 1st year grant
$17K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 2.3K grantees
- 75 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE DALLAS FOUNDATION?
No. THE DALLAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE DALLAS FOUNDATION give?
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 THE DALLAS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE DALLAS FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $17 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE DALLAS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE DALLAS FOUNDATION awarded about 790 grants, totaling nearly $87.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE DALLAS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE DALLAS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2,290 grantees. Recent grantees include Dallas Museum of Art, EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS, and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STUDENT PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATORS INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE DALLAS FOUNDATION?
THE DALLAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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