The Dallas Foundation
91% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Dallas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Dallas, Texas, registered in 2000, with $159,979,237 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 91% of spending to programs.
3000 Pegasus Park Dr 930, Dallas, TX, 75247 EIN 75-2890371 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$160.0M
▲ 59.0% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$103.0M
Net assets
$455.3M
Employees
27
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating91% to programs · $2 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For The Dallas Foundation: 91% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating53 mo reserves · +36% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For The Dallas Foundation: 53 mo reserves · +36% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For The Dallas Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For The Dallas Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Dallas foundation brings together people, ideas and investments in greater dallas so individuals and families can reach their full potential.
Contact & location
- Address
- 3000 Pegasus Park Dr 930, Dallas, TX, 75247
- City
- Dallas
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $70.6M (FY2013) to $160.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $36.2MNet assets $455.3M
Operating margin
35.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$491.5M
Total liabilities
$36.2M
Net assets
$455.3M
Salaries & benefits
$4.7M
5% of expenses
Board members
16
16 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $159,979,237▲59.0% | $102,960,710▲21.4% | $455,343,240▲14.3% | $491,515,408▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $100,631,947▼32.8% | $84,795,799▼13.4% | $398,519,387▲10.3% | $429,083,554▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $149,681,480▲9.0% | $97,933,717▲5.4% | $361,273,355▲0.8% | $394,226,939▲1.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,312,103▲35.4% | $92,954,577▲14.9% | $358,356,181▲17.3% | $387,395,879▲14.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $101,410,578▲3.6% | $80,883,055▼15.1% | $305,522,655▲13.4% | $337,274,931▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $97,887,988▲37.3% | $95,320,836▲32.1% | $269,490,465▲13.8% | $306,692,518▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $71,308,436▼12.1% | $72,169,650▼6.0% | $236,892,341▲3.9% | $269,914,313▼3.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $81,094,431▼20.2% | $76,751,205▲6.3% | $227,907,210▲9.0% | $280,545,970▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $101,588,193▲27.7% | $72,181,431▲26.5% | $209,099,496▲1.3% | $250,129,239▲2.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $79,554,430▲26.8% | $57,061,984▼11.0% | $206,428,639▲7.7% | $243,586,685▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $62,755,065▼11.1% | $64,087,447▲26.6% | $191,610,857▼9.0% | $230,461,017▼2.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,573,877 | $50,633,045▲49.5% | $210,646,716▲17.1% | $236,221,869▲19.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,863,553▼0.1% | $179,960,250▲10.3% | $198,083,349▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,909,953▲2.5% | $163,189,739▲1.6% | $176,198,357▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $33,098,670 | $160,557,577 | $181,932,379 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Julie Diaz — $518,549 (0.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Diaz | Executive Vp & Coo | 40 | $518,549 |
| Torrey Littleton | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $260,781 |
| Angela Woodson | Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $182,830 |
| Gary Garcia | Sr Director, Philanthropic Partnerships | 40 | $179,721 |
| Dawn Townsend | Vp Marketing & Communications | 40 | $171,356 |
| Kimberly Montez | Director, Gift Planning & Family Philanthropy | 40 | $158,343 |
| Jessica Watts | Chief Partnership Officer | 40 | $140,944 |
| Michelle Schneider | Vice President of Information Technology | 40 | $132,599 |
| Amber Scanlan | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bobby Bisor | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Bridget Lopez | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Chris Luna | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Courtney Underwood | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Elizabeth Phillips | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jaimee Eddington | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jeremy Smith | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Joe Schloesser | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lael Melville | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lydia Addy | Chair | 3 | — |
| Mark Okada | Board Member | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mccarthy-ej Smith A Joint Venture | See Schedule O | $1,499,746 |
| Villicus Holdings LLC | See Schedule O | $479,263 |
| The Pogge Marketing Group Inc DBA Strike | See Schedule O | $270,531 |
| Nepc LLC | See Schedule O | $184,472 |
| Ldww Group Marketing & Communications LP | See Schedule O | $155,000 |
Grants received · $40.3M total
259 grants to The Dallas Foundation totaling $40.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Dallas Foundation Inc | General program support | 2024 | $3,839,918 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Workforce development & safety training | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | This grant is designated for general support. | 2024 | $190,988 |
| Greater Horizons | Public, societal benefit | 2024 | $130,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | General support | 2024 | $119,349 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Generational learning | 2024 | $100,000 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $63,500 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Community & human services | 2024 | $35,500 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Giving and generosity | 2024 | $26,875 |
| Texas Mutual Insurance Company | Disaster relief funds | 2024 | $25,000 |
| State Fair of Texas | — | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas | For fort worth club scholarship program fwclub#293 | 2024 | $15,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Philanthropy | 2024 | $10,500 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $10,245 |
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support to further the organization's purpose. | 2024 | $10,000 |
Grants made · $87.3M in FY2024
788 grants totaling $87.3M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by The Dallas Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stonier Scholarship Inc | General support | $7,850,330 |
| National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc | General support | $6,078,441 |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation | General support | $5,636,745 |
| University of Texas Md Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $3,257,250 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | General support | $3,162,983 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | General support | $3,000,000 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Church | General support | $2,627,198 |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | General support | $2,625,000 |
| New Venture Fund | General support | $2,045,400 |
| Southern Methodist University | General support | $1,614,510 |
| Praxis Inc | General support | $1,200,000 |
| Our Calling Inc | General support | $1,077,600 |
| Momentous Institute | General support | $1,016,000 |
| Plano Isd Education Foundation | General support | $1,010,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas | General support | $950,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Dallas Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Dallas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 75-2890371, based in Dallas, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Dallas Foundation's EIN?
- The Dallas Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 75-2890371.
- How much revenue does The Dallas Foundation report?
- The Dallas Foundation reported $159,979,237 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of The Dallas Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- The Dallas Foundation spends about 91% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does The Dallas Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades The Dallas Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does The Dallas Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on The Dallas Foundation's latest Form 990 is $518,549, paid to Julie Diaz (Executive Vp & Coo).
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Data for The Dallas Foundation (EIN 75-2890371) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.