The Tolleson Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 75-2567318 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$670K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$16,500
Total assets$5.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
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
5% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park United Methodist Church | Dallas, TX | Faith/Spiritual | $400,000 |
| The Episcopal School of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Dallas, TX | Education | $30,000 |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Dallas, TX | Animal welfare - operational support | $25,000 |
| St Philip's School and Community Center | Dallas, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Education | $25,000 |
| The Senior Source | Dallas, TX | Older adults | $20,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | Community/Local initiatives | $16,500 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | Arts & culture | $15,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $6,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Dallas, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $2,250 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House of Dallas | Dallas, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $2,000 |
| Clayton Dabney for Kids With Cancer | Dallas, TX | Healthcare/Wellness | $1,000 |
| Isner Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | Children and youth | $1,000 |
| LA Fiesta de Las Seis Banderas | Dallas, TX | Community/Local initiatives | $1,000 |
| Als Therapy Development Institute | Watertown, MA | Healthcare/Wellness | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $670,350 | 17 |
| 2023 | $504,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349101622
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-2567318
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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