Private foundation · EIN 20-3810732 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas Heritage Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $450K total, median $39K. 60% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
10
$450K
Median grant
$39K
Stays in TX
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Undermain TheatreDallas, TXGeneral use$90K
Cara Mia Theatre CoDallas, TXGeneral use$89K
Seed EffectDallas, TXGeneral use$70K
Exile InternationalNashville, TNGeneral use$50K
Intl Justice MissionWashington, DCGeneral use$50K
Flame FoundationDallas, TXGeneral use$28K
SinapisWheaton, ILGeneral use$25K
Scarlet Hope IncLouisville, KYGeneral use$25K
YenaRichardson, TXGeneral use$18K
All Access InternationalHurst, TXGeneral use$5,000

By state: Texas 6 · Tennessee 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1 · Kentucky 1

About this foundation

Thomas Heritage Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of William R Thomas, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Thomas Heritage Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Thomas Heritage Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $450K across 10 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Thomas Heritage Foundation give?

Texas (6 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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