The Patricia Dedman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 26-0209206 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$184K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Arboretum | Dallas, TX | General | $41,000 |
| Texas Trees Foundaiton | Dallas, TX | General | $31,254 |
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Dallas, TX | General | $16,254 |
| Episcopal School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | General | $12,824 |
| Garden Island Research Conservation and Development | Hanapepe, HI | General | $10,000 |
| Na Pali Coast Ohana | Lihue, HI | General | $10,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Dallas, TX | General | $8,000 |
| The Sweetheart Ball | Dallas, TX | General | $7,000 |
| Hanalei Initiative | Hanalei, HI | General | $5,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Dallas, TX | General | $3,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | General | $3,500 |
| The Hockaday School | Dallas, TX | General | $3,000 |
| Taylor's Gift Foundation | Coppell, TX | General | $2,460 |
| Texas Cultural Trust Council | Austin, TX | General | $1,200 |
| Letot Center | Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Dec My Room | Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Dallas, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Spark | Dallas, TX | General | $500 |
| Women's Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Dallas, TX | General | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,992 | 20 |
| 2023 | $194,666 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104298
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0209206
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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