The Dixon Water Foundation
Invitation OnlyDecatur, Texas · EIN 75-2521176 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$401K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$56.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
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
18% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borderlands Research Institute Ar Srsu | Alpine, TX | Ranch management | $159,000 |
| Holistic Management International | Albuquerque, NM | Land program | $50,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc Dba Audubon Texas | Austin, TX | Praire and grassland conservation | $40,000 |
| Texas Land Conservancy | Austin, TX | Land conservancy | $40,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | San Anotonio, TX | Land management | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy in Texas | San Anotonio, TX | Conservation | $20,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundation Inc | Denton, TX | Ranch management | $18,591 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Austin, TX | Headwaters challenge | $16,000 |
| Native Prairies Association of Texas | San Marcos, TX | Challenge grant | $15,000 |
| Devils River Conservancy | Austin, TX | Preservation of the devils river | $10,000 |
| Sand County Foundation | Madison, WI | Leopoid awards | $7,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $400,591 | 11 |
| 2023 | $132,200 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102039
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2521176
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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