Discovery Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2625743 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$637K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$16.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
6% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin College | Sherman, TX | Educational scholarships | $66,265 |
| The University of Texas Medical Branch | Galveston, TX | Assistance for purchase of medical equip and scholarships | $60,000 |
| To Cure a Rose | Austin, TX | Nursing services | $57,000 |
| Baylor University Lhson | Dallas, TX | Educational scholarships | $55,472 |
| Baylor Scott and White Irving Foundation | Irving, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $55,000 |
| Helps International Inc | Addison, TX | Nursing services | $50,000 |
| The Magdalen House | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $50,000 |
| Community Partners Dallas | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $40,285 |
| New Friends New Life | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $40,000 |
| A Soldiers Child Foundation | Smyrna, TN | Assistance to children of fallen soldiers | $40,000 |
| Christ Family Clinic | Dallas, TX | Nursing services | $30,000 |
| North Dallas Shared Ministries | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $30,000 |
| Salood | Richardson, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $20,000 |
| Clayton Dabney for Kids With Cancer | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $15,000 |
| Hope Supply Co | Dallas, TX | Assistance to new moms and newborn babies | $15,000 |
| Simply Grace | Dallas, TX | Assistance to indigent families | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $636,522 | 16 |
| 2023 | $610,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 21, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512339349100956
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2625743
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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