W a Criswell Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 23-7226473 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$6.2M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$53.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,351 and $143,723.
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
12% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criswell College | Dallas, TX | Support college operations and scholarships | $5,706,082 |
| Dallas Life Foundation | Dallas, TX | Support ministry to the homeless | $300,041 |
| First Baptist Academy | Dallas, TX | Support christian school operations & scholarships | $143,723 |
| First Baptist Church Dallas | Dallas, TX | Support church operations & choir | $46,511 |
| Southern Evangelical Seminary | Rock Hill, SC | Support christian church operations | $15,000 |
| Kcbi Radio | Arlington, TX | Support christian radio operations | $13,012 |
| Lakeside Baptist Church | Dallas, TX | Support christian church operations | $1,351 |
| First Baptist Church Farmersville | Farmersville, TX | Support christian church operations | $1,040 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,226,760 | 8 |
| 2023 | $2,707,885 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349105259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7226473
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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