The Deason Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2715549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.8M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$42.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
29% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | General support | $1,000,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | Arlington, VA | General support | $900,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Lemont, IL | General support | $290,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum | Arlington, TX | General support | $250,000 |
| America First Policy Institute | Arlington, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern | Dallas, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Blexit Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | General support | $80,000 |
| Sm Wright Foundation | Dallas, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation Inc | Whitesboro, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| First Liberty | Plano, TX | Genral support | $20,000 |
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | San Antonio, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Nra-Faf | Fairfax, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Park Cities Quail Coalition | Dallas, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Council for Life | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| The Steamboat Institute | Steamboat Springs, CO | General support | $5,000 |
| Winners for Life | Dallas, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Texas Conservative Coalition | Austin, TX | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,842,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $2,930,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349101438
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2715549
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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