The Florence Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-6008029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$395K
Organizations funded47
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | BANK OF AMERICA N A - KELLY GARLO |
|---|---|
| Address | 901 MAIN ST, DALLAS TX 752023714 |
| Phone | 2142092396 |
| N/A | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: A BRIEF NARRATIVE LETTER DESCRIBING THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION, BACKGROUND OR HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION OR GROUP, NAMES OF BOARD |
| Deadlines | PRIOR TO AUGUST 1 FOR THE ANNUAL FALL MEETING |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES AS DESCRIBED IN IRC SECTION 501(C)(3) WITH GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT GRANT LOANS OR SCHOLARSHIPS. |
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maui Memorial Medical Center Foundation | Wailuku, HI | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Nexus Recovery Center Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Lewisville, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| My Possibilities | Plano, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Stewpot - 1St Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Family Gateway Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Commongood Medical | Mckinney, TX | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County | Plano, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Collin County | Mckinney, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Family Place Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Texoma | Sherman, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Denton County Friends of the Family | Corinth, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dallas Casa | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Austin Street Center | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| All Community Outreach | Allen, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Health Services of North Texas | Denton, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Jonathan's Place | Garland, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Casa of Grayson County Inc | Sherman, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Agape Resource & Assistance Center | Plano, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Foundation for the Callier Center | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter & Support | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Miles of Freedom | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Our Calling Inc | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mane Gait | Prosper, TX | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Breathe in Ministries | Friendswood, TX | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hui No'eau Visual Arts Center | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Becky's Hope Horse Rescue Inc | Frisco, TX | Support for vet and farrier | $2,000 |
| The Merwin Conservancy | Haiku, HI | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Next Steps the Colony | The Colony, TX | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Heartlight Ministries | Hallsville, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Divine Nature Alliance | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Community Partners of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Whale Trust | Makawao, HI | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Malama Maui Nui | Kahului, HI | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $395,000 | 47 |
| 2023 | $1,010,000 | 27 |
| 2022 | $338,500 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503519349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6008029
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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