Meadows Foundation Incorporated
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-6015322 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$24.1M
Organizations funded161
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$718M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $33,000 and $125,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | See Statement 23 |
|---|---|
| Address | 3003 Swiss Ave, Dallas TX 75204 |
| Phone | 2148269431 |
| Form and materials | See Statement 23 |
| Deadlines | See Statement 23 |
| Restrictions | See Statement 23 |
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
13% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence | $4,929,120 |
| Cafe Momentum | Dallas, TX | Donation of land to Cafe Momentum to build a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community… | $3,400,000 |
| Commit2Dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040 | Dallas, TX | Toward continued support for an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County residents and continuing support for Commit… | $700,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas | Dallas, TX | Toward continued support to improve postsecondary education completion rates in Texas | $575,000 |
| Housing Forward | Dallas, TX | Toward reducing the unsheltered population in Dallas and Collin counties by 50% through behavioral healthcare and rehousing assistance | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas | Dallas, TX | Toward continued support for integrating a depression screening platform and technical assistance into hospital systems in North Texas | $500,000 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation | Uvalde, TX | Toward continued support for a new elementary school to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District | $500,000 |
| Texas Tribune Inc | Austin, TX | Toward an initiative to rebuild local news across Texas, expand the reach of information, and increase earned revenue | $350,000 |
| Texas Water Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | Toward continued expansion of the Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign | $300,000 |
| Forest Forward | Dallas, TX | Toward the ongoing renovation of the historic Forest Theater and the community support it will provide to South Dallas | $275,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Dallas, TX | Toward building a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community services center | $250,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | San Antonio, TX | Toward the development of a communications effort to build support for initiatives that will make Texas a global leader in adapting to… | $250,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Dallas, TX | Toward a program to reduce potentially life-threatening health complications for high-risk mothers giving birth at Parkland Memorial… | $250,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward the development of teacher preparation and professional development programs to improve the academic achievement of Texas students… | $250,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Austin, TX | Toward continued support for building data tools and conducting research to inform Texas community leaders, policymakers, and citizens | $250,000 |
| Texas A&M San Antonio Foundation | San Antonio, TX | Toward continued support to establish the first Texas-based 'Educare', a national model for early education teacher training and workforce… | $250,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | San Antonio, TX | Toward supporting the facilitation of conservation easements to protect Texas' natural resources | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward a capacity-building tool to support nonprofit partners in accessing and effectively using new data that improves life outcomes for… | $250,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward continued support for a collaboration that increases reading outcomes for elementary students in North Texas | $250,000 |
| Meadows Foundation Matching Grant Program | Dallas, TX | Encourage community support | $223,877 |
| Fossil Rim Wildlife Center Inc | Glen Rose, TX | Toward constructing a new animal health and conservation center to increase conservation and research activities of endangered and… | $200,000 |
| Lufkin Neighborhood Strong | Lufkin, TX | Toward expanding a home repair program to preserve housing and prevent homelessness in East Texas | $200,000 |
| Lutheran Social Service of The South Inc aka Upbring | Austin, TX | Toward mapping of child abuse and neglect incidents that are used to improve prevention and response practices in Travis County | $200,000 |
| Stages | Houston, TX | Toward support for collaborative early-career theater training and mentoring programs in Houston | $200,000 |
| Texas Water Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | Toward continued support of efforts in Texas water policy, building capacity, and educational activities | $200,000 |
| Transformative Education for Adults Inc | Austin, TX | Toward launching an innovative school system in North Texas to generate economic mobility and generational change | $200,000 |
| WGU Corporation | Salt Lake City, UT | Toward increasing degree and credential attainment rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and surrounding rural areas | $172,000 |
| Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center | Dallas, TX | Toward building new datasets and bringing together disability providers and experts from across Texas to launch a transformational project… | $150,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | New York, NY | Toward advancing resilient groundwater management solutions in Texas to preserve water resources for the future | $150,000 |
| Foundation for Brain Health Advances | Dallas, TX | Toward establishing partnerships to build new programming at college campuses that equip North Texas students with actionable tools to… | $150,000 |
| Just Community Inc | Austin, TX | Toward an innovative program designed to create long-term economic independence for women in multiple Texas regions | $150,000 |
| Mosaic Family Services Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward the support of trauma-informed services for refugees who are survivors of family violence and human trafficking in the Metroplex | $150,000 |
| National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Inc | Washington, DC | Toward increasing first-generation college completion rates in Texas | $150,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Austin, TX | Toward mitigating Texas' water loss challenges and supporting statewide water conservation strategies | $150,000 |
| Texas Water Trade | Austin, TX | Toward reliable access to water for all Texans by increasing the capture, treatment, and reuse of water | $150,000 |
| United to Learn | Dallas, TX | Toward an innovative approach to strengthen Dallas's high-quality teacher pipeline, reduce teacher shortages, and improve student literacy… | $150,000 |
| Water Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Toward advancing water conservation projects through a pooled fund that is leveraged to support organizations across Texas | $150,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley | San Juan, TX | Toward expanding humanitarian relief and basic need services for migrant families who qualify for asylum at the humanitarian respite center… | $135,000 |
| Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward hiring key staff members to rebuild capacity and meet the needs of the growing number of museum visitors | $135,000 |
| Bridge Steps dba The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center | Dallas, TX | Toward diversion services that connect people with housing solutions and improve the homeless response system in Dallas | $130,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas for Dallas Morning News EdLab Arts Access | Dallas, TX | Toward expanding nonprofit journalism initiatives focused on education, arts and culture, and the challenges of future population growth in… | $125,000 |
| East Texas Veterans Community Council | Tyler, TX | Toward providing care that improves mental health and quality of life, and increases opportunities for East Texas veterans and their… | $125,000 |
| Impact Ventures Accelerator | Dallas, TX | Toward enabling entrepreneurs of color in South Dallas to access capital, establish and grow their businesses, and provide jobs in the… | $125,000 |
| Powerhouse Texas | Austin, TX | Toward fostering Texas' clean energy transformation by bridging the science-policy education gap | $125,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Inc | Pharr, TX | Toward the purchase of a generator to protect thousands of pounds of perishable foods that will serve food banks across the state | $120,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward renovation of a new space for families with children experiencing homelessness in Dallas | $119,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society | Austin, TX | Toward replicating and scaling a proven model that will expand access to fine arts education for students across Texas | $100,000 |
| Austin Street Center | Dallas, TX | Toward case management services to increase the number of individuals transitioning from shelters to permanent housing in Dallas | $100,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Fort Worth, TX | Toward constructing a new headquarters to expand poverty-reduction programming and community impact for low- to moderate-income and… | $100,000 |
| Comanche County Hospital District | Comanche, TX | Toward outfitting a new residential nursing home with furniture, fixtures, and equipment to provide health care for rural seniors in… | $100,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | Toward the 16th annual North Texas Giving Day program and year-round capacity-building efforts for nonprofits | $100,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum | Dallas, TX | Toward bridging a revenue gap caused by COVID-19 as the museum grows visitorship and builds long-term financial sustainability | $100,000 |
| Family Promise Inc | Summit, NJ | Toward implementing a new case management software to streamline and expand services for families experiencing homelessness | $100,000 |
| Inside Climate News | Brooklyn, NY | Toward hiring a full-time journalist to cover clean energy issues in Texas | $100,000 |
| Join Freeworld Inc | San Jose, CA | Toward reducing recidivism through a workforce program for people exiting incarceration | $100,000 |
| Out Teach | Washington, DC | Toward an innovative school program and new digital professional learning pathway for North Texas elementary science teachers | $100,000 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | Toward services that support the behavioral, emotional, and physical health of LGBTQ+ individuals | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas Inc | Austin, TX | Toward support of additional housing and support services for families with hospitalized children | $100,000 |
| St Philips School & Community Center | Dallas, TX | Toward the construction of a fine arts pavilion to increase arts education in South Dallas | $100,000 |
| Sustained Leaders | Dallas, TX | Toward training education leaders in Dallas to utilize evidence-based instructional leadership practices and accelerate student learning | $100,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 161 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer Now | Dallas, TX | Toward developing an innovative and scalable model for corporate volunteers to engage with Texas youth aged 16 to 24 who are not in school… | $100,000 |
| Texana Arts Council | Edna, TX | Toward roof repair and replacement as part of the restoration of the historic Edna Theatre | $75,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,104,736 | 163 |
| 2023 | $27,133,535 | 171 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503149349102730
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6015322
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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