H Ward Lay Jr Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2717838 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$192K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 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.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scottish Rite Hospital | Dallas, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Baylor Scott & White Dallas | Dallas, TX | General fund | $50,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Dallas, TX | General fund | $35,000 |
| Duke Health Development & Alum | Durham, NC | Apek discovery fund | $25,000 |
| Highland Park United Methodist | Dallas, TX | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | General fund | $6,536 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $191,536 | 6 |
| 2023 | $14,500 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521329349102377
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2717838
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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