Thomas & Lillian Sowell Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 59-7247352 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$419,388
Total assets$33.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $83,878 and $503,265.
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.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Fdn of Metropolitan Dallas | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $671,021 |
| Presbyterian Healthcare Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $503,265 |
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $419,388 |
| Thanks-Giving Square Foundation | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $83,878 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,677,552 | 4 |
| 2023 | $978,084 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 29, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602109349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7247352
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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