Gifford Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 20-8041146 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$245K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$6.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Paws Rescue | Essex, MA | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Strong Wings Adventure School | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Nourish Nantucket-Nantucket Resource | Nantucket, MA | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Bridge Over Troubled Waters | Boston, MA | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Youth Villages Inc | Bartlett, TN | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $245,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $40,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $65,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610759349100816
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8041146
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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