Advocare Foundation
Historical FunderRichardson, Texas · EIN 47-4090375 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WHITNEY STRAUSS |
|---|---|
| Address | 2801 SUMMIT AVE, PLANO TX 75074 |
| Phone | 9726655812 |
| Form and materials | ADVOCARE FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, STATEMENT OF NEED, NUMBER AND DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS PROGRAM, TIMELINE FOR PROJECT START-UP, COMPLETION AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, DESCRIPTION OF DESIRED IMPACT FROM THE PROGRAM AND WHAT EVALUATION COMPONENT(S) WILL BE USED TO MEASURE SUCCESS, ENTITIES ASKED TO GIVE SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE PROPOSED PROGRAM, ORGANIZAITONAL BUDGET, PROJECT BUDGET, MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, LIST OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COPY OF TAX STATUS LETTER. |
| Deadlines | APRIL |
| Restrictions | GRANT REQUESTS FOR ENDOWMENT FUNDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. GRANT AMOUNTS RANGE FROM $10,000 TO $250,000 (MULTI-YEAR PAYMENT). GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED IN MID-JULY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way of Metro Dallas | Dallas, TX | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metro Dallas | Dallas, TX | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $25,000 |
| Vetri Community Partnership | Philadelphia, PA | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $25,000 |
| Mission2move | Cincinnati, OH | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $25,000 |
| Alliance for a Healthier Generation | Portland, OR | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $25,000 |
| Partnership for a Healthy Mississip | Flowood, MS | To increase awareness of childhood obestiy | $25,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | To increase awareness of childhood obesity | $10,000 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($183,627). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $343,627 | 17 |
| 2023 | $330,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100639
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-4090375
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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