W C Payne Foundation
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 83-0343851 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $14,808 and $200,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | W C PAYNE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | 2525 KNIGHT STREET SUITE 400, DALLAS TX 75219 |
| Phone | 2149319738 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
45% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University | Lexington, VA | Operations | $500,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum | Arlington, TX | Operations | $200,000 |
| The Lamplighter School | Dallas, TX | Operations | $200,000 |
| The Commit Partnership | Dallas, TX | Operations | $75,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Houston | Houston, TX | Operations | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma City Museum of Art | Oklahoma City, OK | Operations | $48,800 |
| University of Texas | Arlington, TX | Operations | $25,000 |
| Casady School | Oklahoma, OK | Operations | $20,000 |
| Jordan Spieth Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | Operations | $14,808 |
| Faith Fight Finish Foundation | Beverly Hills, CA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Teach for America | New York, NY | Operations | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,153,608 | 11 |
| 2023 | $475,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-0343851
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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