THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2942544 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE NATION FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 180849, DALLAS TX 75218 |
| Phone | 2143885751 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS IN WRITING AND REASON FOR REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Civic | $2,006,782 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $805,000 |
| Park Cities Baptist Church | Dallas, TX | Civic | $110,000 |
| Thrust Flight School | Addison, TX | Education | $95,000 |
| Lake Highlands Baptist Church | Dallas, TX | Civic | $50,000 |
| Texas Am University | College Station, TX | Education | $40,000 |
| Healing Hands Ministries | Dallas, TX | Civic | $20,000 |
| Texas State University | San Marcos, TX | Civic | $13,097 |
| White Rock Center of Hope | Dallas, TX | Civic | $10,000 |
| Denison Ministries | Dallas, TX | Civic | $10,000 |
| Finishing Well Ministries | Plano, TX | Civic | $10,000 |
| US Aviation Academy | Denton, TX | Education | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater, OK | Civic | $10,000 |
| Samford University | Homewood, AL | Civic | $10,000 |
| Dallas Symphony | Dallas, TX | Civic | $9,972 |
| National Laser Institute | Dallas, TX | Education | $8,950 |
| Lake Highlands YMCA | Dallas, TX | Civic | $2,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($45,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,266,301 | 22 |
| 2024 | $1,103,039 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,308,995 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349105761
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2942544
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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