Morning Star Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2682211 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2M
Organizations funded36
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Dallas, TX | General operating | $540,000 |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | General operating | $520,250 |
| Our Calling Inc | Dallas, TX | General operating | $360,000 |
| St Philip's School | Dallas, TX | General operating | $65,250 |
| The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon | Dallas, TX | General operating | $55,000 |
| Act - Advocate for Community Transformation | Dallas, TX | General operating | $50,000 |
| Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas | Dallas, TX | General operating | $35,000 |
| The Well | Dallas, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Voice of Hope | Dallas, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| West Dallas Community School | Dallas, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Wilkinson Center | Dallas, TX | General operating | $25,000 |
| Camp John Marc | Dallas, TX | Youth programs | $20,250 |
| Austin Street Center | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Behind Every Door | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Oasis Center | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| The Ark Group | Dallas, TX | General operating | $20,000 |
| Bwf Project | Hawkins, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Interfaith Family Service | Dallas, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| The Stewpot | Dallas, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Services of Hope | Dallas, TX | General operating | $15,000 |
| Council for Life | Dallas, TX | General operating | $11,500 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,250 |
| Carecenter Ministries | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Citysquare | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Student Mobilization | Conway, AR | General operating | $10,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Youth Believing in Change | Dallas, TX | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | Dallas, TX | General operating | $9,200 |
| Cru Ministry | Orlando, FL | General operating | $5,000 |
| Grace Bible Fellowship | Hico, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Scholarshot Inc | Dallas, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Thrive Women's Clinic | Dallas, TX | General operating | $5,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Dallas, TX | General operating | $500 |
| Grafted Life Ministries | Plano, TX | General operating | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,017,450 | 36 |
| 2023 | $1,258,832 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503159349100905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2682211
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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