Billie and Gillis Thomas Family Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2721588 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$878K
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$26,465
Total assets$16.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $41,267.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBYN T CONLON |
|---|---|
| Address | 4901 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, DALLAS TX 75244 |
| Phone | 2147501200 |
| Form and materials | THE BILLIE AND GILLIS THOMAS FAMILY FOUNDATION GENERALLY MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS TO ONLY PRESELECTED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAINTAINS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH CONDITIONS APPROVED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE IN A DETERMINATION LETTER DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 1997. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS SHOULD CONTACT ROBYN T. CONLON, 4901 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, DALLAS TX 75244 REGARDING THE APPLICATION PROCESS. |
| Deadlines | SEE STATEMENT 9 |
| Restrictions | SEE STATEMENT 9 |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crystal Charity Ball | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $100,000 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | To fund general operating support | $50,000 |
| Shelton School Landmark Foundation | Dallas, TX | To fund capital campaign | $50,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | To fund tuition scholarships support | $50,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $50,000 |
| University of North Texas | Denton, TX | Tuition for naomi bwalya | $41,267 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Dallas, TX | Tuition for arwen pena | $39,900 |
| Dallas Academy | Dallas, TX | To fund tuition scholarships support | $35,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy Foundatio | Addison, TX | To fund tuition scholarships support | $31,690 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Dallas, TX | Tuition for rhett vana | $31,675 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Dallas, TX | Tuition for nolan mercer | $29,175 |
| June Shelton School & Eval Center | Dallas, TX | Tuition for hayes harvey | $29,175 |
| University of San Diego | San Diego, CA | Tuition for mattie benningfield | $26,465 |
| Greenhill School | Addison, TX | To fund general operating support | $25,000 |
| Chapman University | Orange, CA | Tuition for abbie benningfield | $23,307 |
| Asas Ntx | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Bonton Farms | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Dwell With Dignity | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | To fund general operating support | $20,000 |
| Pantego Christian Academy | Arlington, TX | Tuition for tyson bunch | $15,850 |
| Assistance League of Dallas | Dallas, TX | To fund cheers for children support | $15,000 |
| Pantego Christian Academy | Arlington, TX | Tuition for ryann bunch | $14,824 |
| American Cancer Society | Dallas, TX | To fund general operating support | $10,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Tuition for emily sotomayor | $7,054 |
| Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation | Southlake, TX | To fund general operating support | $2,700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,082 | 27 |
| 2023 | $707,049 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503109349101925
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2721588
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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