Dirk Nowitzki Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 90-0036829 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIRK NOWITZKI FOUNDATION ATTN LISA |
|---|---|
| Address | 5949 SHERRY LANE STE 920, DALLAS TX 75225 |
| Phone | 2146587186 |
| Form and materials | GRANT APPLICATION FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE YOUR NAME: EMAIL: ORGANIZATION NAME: ADDRESS: CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE: PHONE NUMBER: ORGANIZATION'S BOARD CHAIRMAN: ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT: ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: PROGRAMMING EMPHASIS: PROJECT: PROJECT DESCRIPTION: WHY IS YOUR PROJECT IMPORTANT? TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED FOR THE PROJECT? |
| Deadlines | SUBMISSIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY SEPTEMBER 30 OF EACH YEAR. |
| Restrictions | THE DIRK NOWITZKI FOUNDATION DOES NOT FUND THE SAME ORGANIZATION TWICE IN THE SAME CALENDAR YEAR AND DOES NOT GIVE MULTI-YEAR GRANT. NOR DOES IT ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDS FOR SALARIES OR TRAVEL COSTS OR TO: - STATE, PROVINCIAL OR FEDERAL AGENCIES - RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS OR PROGRAMS BASED WITHIN A RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION - SCHOOLS, COLLEGES OR UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS OR ADMINISTRATIONS - INDIVIDUALS (INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS), WHETHER OR NOT REQUESTED BY A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION - POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Tennis Association | Addison, TX | General fund: support team nowitzki | $100,000 |
| The Family Place | Dallas, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| Celebrity Games for Charity | Frisco, TX | General fund | $15,000 |
| Booker T Washington High School- Performing Arts | Dallas, TX | General fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $145,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $283,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349102307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 90-0036829
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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