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The Mike a Myers Foundation

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Dallas, Texas · EIN 75-1832130 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$13.5M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 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.

  • Education21
  • Children & Youth8
  • Homelessness4
  • Human Services4
  • Community Development3
  • Arts & Culture2

Where it gives

9% of grants went outside Texas.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Texas Woman's UniversityDenton, TXDonation to stroke center which provides critical patient care, research and applied learning across mulitiple disciplines. (pledge 2/8),…$255,000
Jewish Family Service of Greater DallasDallas, TXJewish family service of greater dallas capital campaign (pledge 1/4)$250,000
Texas Advocacy ProjectAustin, TXTexas advocacy project empowers survivors through free legal services and access to the justice system, and advances prevention through…$250,000
Commit PartnershipDallas, TXProvides support to ensure all north texas students receive an excellent & equitable education that prepares them to flourish in college…$200,000
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXSocial benefit organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of nearly 1,000 feeding programs and…$200,000
Texas Interscholastic League FoundationAustin, TXTilf scholarship$102,000
Cato InstituteWashington, DCProject sphere education initiative -promotes american public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and…$100,000
Methodist Health System FoundationDallas, TXPete schenkel memorial$100,000
Communities Foundation of TexasDallas, TXJhg tx fund for nursing scholarships, myers-jhg tutoring and academic support center (pledge 4/5), jhg texas fund for nursing scholarships…$70,000
Boys & Girls Clubs-DallasDallas, TXIn honor of george watson, brighter futures luncheon sponsor, supports nonprofit after school program.$60,000
Preston Hollow Presbyterian ScDallas, TXProvides a nurturing, highly personalized school environment that cherishes and supports qualified students with learning differences while…$50,000
Teach for America IncDallas, TXHelps ensure more students in dfw are set up to succeed (pledge 2/3)$50,000
Highland Park United MethodistDallas, TXCapital campaign$25,000
Lumin EducationDallas, TXUnique education experience for children and parents$25,000
West Dallas Community SchoolDallas, TXProvide students and families with access to an excellent, classical christian education$25,000
Academy4Fort Worth, TXAcademy 4'S mission is to change lives through relationships, starting with mentoring 4th graders in the schools served.$20,000
Casa of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TXAdvocates for the best interests of children who have experienced neglect and abuse.$13,000
Dallas Bar Assoc-CsfDallas, TXCommunity service fund inc/legal aid of nw texas provides legal aid to local lower income communities.$10,500
Sacred Story MinistriesHouston, TXNonprofit focused on delivering christian doctrine to various places of interest.$10,200
Cooperriis IncMill Spring, NCProvides residential recovery services lo people struggling with mental illness.$10,000
Educational Opportunities IncDallas, TXProvides scholarships to underprivileged students.$10,000
Salvation ArmyDallas, TXPro works to address issues of addiction, homelessness, and poverty across north texas$10,000
Global Service NetworkApex, NCNonprofit focused on delivering christian doctrine to various places of interest.$9,800
Casa of Denton CountyDenton, TXAdvocates for the best interests of children who have experienced neglect and abuse.$8,000
Cafe MomentumDallas, TXCafe momentum's mission is to transform young lives by equipping our community's justice-involved youth with life skills, education and…$5,000
Brigham Young UniversityProvo, UTLigio-Fall 2025 scholarship$5,000
Covenant House TexasHouston, TXProvides shelter for homeless, abused and abandoned youth ages 18 - 24.$5,000
Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXHelps needy children in dallas in areas of education, medical care, social services and arts.$5,000
Jubilee Park & Community CtrDallas, TXThe mission of jubilee park & community center is to be a catalyst for comprehensive community revitalization and enrichment in southeast…$5,000
Junior League of DallasDallas, TXThe mission is to advance women's leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training.$5,000
Olney Hamilton Hosp FundOlney, TXProvides financial support to olney hamilton hospital$5,000
Senior SourceDallas, TXProvides resources to enhance the quality of life of older adults in dallas$5,000
Texas AppleseedAustin, TXTexas appleseed promoles social, economic, and racial justice for all texans by leveraging the skills and resources of volunteer lawyers,…$5,000
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TXFall 25 scholarship-notgrass$5,000
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXFall 25 scholarship - makhathini$4,573
Southern Texas Pga FoundationSpring, TXJohn & ginny termeer memorial scholarship fund - supports young golf students$4,000
Visiting Nurse AssnDallas, TXHelps people age with dignity and independence at home.$4,000
Legal Hospice of TexasDallas, TXProvides high-quality pro bono legal services to low-income persons living with terminal illnesses or HIV.$3,000
Nexus Family Recovery CenterDallas, TXCreate community of hope and healing for women and their families striving for healthy, resilient lives.$2,500
Texas A&m UniversityCollege Station, TXFall 25 scholarship - edgington$2,500
Dallas Intl Street ChurchDallas, TXProvides the homeless and disenfranchised of our inner-city community with nightly church services and hot meals.$2,000
Vogel AlcoveDallas, TXProvides programs and support for homeless and lower income families$1,000

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$1,937,07342
2024$908,10023
2023$201,06518
2021$653,96539

Sources

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