William a Solomene Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyDallas, Texas · EIN 81-3593260 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$3M
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$193K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $70,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
32% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Dallas | Irving, TX | General | $1,075,000 |
| St Phillips Catholic Church | Dallas, TX | General | $425,000 |
| Utsw Medical Center | Dallas, TX | General | $340,000 |
| Free Enterprise Institute | Houston, TX | General | $248,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX | General | $200,000 |
| Academy of Philosophy | Worcester, MA | General | $150,000 |
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | General | $70,000 |
| Animal Refuge Foundation | Sherman, TX | General | $60,000 |
| Childrens Miracle Network | Salt Lake City, UT | General | $60,000 |
| Shriners Children | Tampa, FL | General | $50,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $50,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite | Dallas, TX | General | $50,000 |
| New Oxford Review | Berkeley, CA | General | $40,000 |
| Homes for Our Troops | Taunton, MA | General | $30,000 |
| Ignatius Press | San Francisco, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Bonton Farms Communities Fdn | Dallas, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Society of G K Chesterton | Hopkins, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Paws for Purple Hearts | San Antonio, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Park Cities Rotary Club | Dallas, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Patriot Paws Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Polish Heritage Center | Panna Maria, TX | General | $10,000 |
| The Agape Clinic | Dallas, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Intercollegiate Studies | Irving, TX | General | $5,000 |
| A Voice for All Paws | Dallas, TX | General | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,000,000 | 25 |
| 2024 | $900,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $600,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601339349102405
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-3593260
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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