How to apply
The Foundation's grant making programs and areas of interest are described fully on the Foundation's website (www.rees-jonesfoundation.org). To submit an application, review the grant guidelines on the Foundation's website under Apply for Funding to determine if your proposal is eligible for funding. Letters of Inquiry and/or applications should be submitted through the grants management portal on our website. Full instructions are provided under the Apply for Funding menu. Contact: Terese Stevenson, 8111 Westchester Dr Suite 950, Dallas, Tx, 2147512977, info@rees-jonesfoundation.org Deadlines: As noted on our website, there are no fixed deadlines. Restrictions: The Foundation's website describes those areas where the Foundation may provide support as well as those proposals it will not fund.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 177 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $104M; Part I reports $157M in contributions paid
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TX | Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital. | $40M |
| International Justice MissionArlington, VA | Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India. | $7.1M |
| Southern Gateway Public Green FoundationDallas, TX | Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities. | $5.0M |
| Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MI | Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis… | $4.0M |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of AmericaDallas, TX | Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. | $3.0M |
| Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MI | Funding to support the general operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital. | $3.0M |
| Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TX | Funding to support general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children's Health. | $2.8M |
| Forest ForwardDallas, TX | Funding to outfit the historic Forest Theater with a creative education lab for local children. | $2.5M |
| Mercy ShipsLindale, TX | Multi-year funding to support the strategic investment fund. | $2.5M |
| Living Water InternationalStafford, TX | Funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua. | $2.5M |
| International Justice MissionArlington, VA | Funding to support direct India program costs and the Vision Fund. | $2.3M |
| Operation KindnessCarrollton, TX | Funding to support the Shelter Operations and Adoption Program at the Carrollton shelter and Community Initiatives programs in Dallas Count… | $1.8M |
| George W Bush Foundation theDallas, TX | Multi-year funding to support the Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In Project, which connects veterans with resources in the community. | $1.5M |
| World Vision IncFederal Way, WA | Funding to support the Able to Thrive project to serve children with disabilities in Malawi and other countries where the model may be pilo… | $1.3M |
| Ach Child and Family ServicesFort Worth, TX | Funding to support their Kindship Connections program. | $1.3M |
| Hope WalksYork Springs, PA | Funding to support general operations for Ethiopia work and organizational operations. | $1.2M |
| Parkland FoundationDallas, TX | Funding to expand access to behavioral health care for children and youth living in under-resourced communities throughout Dallas County. | $1.2M |
| Dallas Leadership FoundationDallas, TX | Funding to support the building of the new Dallas Leadership Center. | $1.0M |
| Living Water InternationalStafford, TX | Multi-year funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua; the Zambia Design Outreach Pilot the Saturate program; and… | $1.0M |
| National Boy Scouts of America FoundationIrving, TX | Funding to support The Pillars of Scouting Campaign. | $1.0M |
| Ourcalling IncDallas, TX | Funding for the construction of Phase 1 of OurCommunity. | $1.0M |
| World ReliefWashington, DC | Funding to support the Church Empowerment Zone programming for children and families living in Burundi and Malawi. | $1.0M |
| Young Life - NationalColorado Springs, CO | Funding to support Phase 2a of the capital campaign to increase the capacity of the Lone Hollow club and dining facilities. | $1.0M |
| Cure International IncGrand Rapids, MI | Funding for the expansion of and capital improvements to the CURE Children's Hospital in Ethiopia. | $875K |
| Alpha USACarol Stream, IL | Multi-year funding to support the creation of the new Alpha Youth Series. | $500K |
| Center for Transforming LivesFort Worth, TX | Funding to support the Changing the Landscape capital campaign. | $500K |
| Texas Family InitiativeDallas, TX | Funding to support their HOPE Teams providing services to high needs children in substitute care in Region 3 Metroplex East. | $500K |
| Hope InternationalLancaster, PA | Multi-year funding to support the HOPE Burundi Savings Group Program. | $400K |
| St Philip's School and Community CenterDallas, TX | Funding to support construction of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center. | $393K |
| Yellowstone ForeverBozeman, MT | Funding to support the Yellowstone Wolf Project. | $330K |
| Justice Ventures InternationalWashington, DC | Funding to support programming in India to eradicate human trafficking. | $325K |
| Alliance for Children IncFort Worth, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality services for child abuse victims in Tarrant County. | $300K |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas IncLewisville, TX | Funding to continue offering services to children who have been abused in Denton, Wise, and Jack Counties. | $300K |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of AmericaDallas, TX | Funding towards the upkeep, maintenance and repair costs of the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. | $300K |
| World Hope International IncAlexandria, VA | Funding to support programs for children with disabilities in Sierra Leone. | $300K |
| BethanykidsAbingdon, VA | Funding to support general operations to increase surgical capacity and serve more children in Kenya and surrounding countries. | $250K |
| Canine CompanionsIrving, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue matching trained service dogs with children with disabilities. | $250K |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County IncPlano, TX | Funding to support general operations that offer quality services to child abuse victims in Collin County. | $250K |
| Educational First StepsDallas, TX | Funding to support start-up costs for program expansion to equip childcare centers to serve children with disabilities | $250K |
| ManegaitProsper, TX | Funding to support the "Beacon Project" capital campaign for comprehensive improvements to their campus and equine therapy facilities. | $250K |
| Water4Oklahoma City, OK | Funding to support the installation of four new piped water systems in the Kabarole District, Uganda. | $250K |
| Ascend Dallas Inc (wings)Dallas, TX | Funding to support the Nurse-Family Partnership program. | $200K |
| Family CompassDallas, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality child abuse prevention services. | $200K |
| Patriot Paws Service DogsRockwall, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue pairing trained service dogs with veterans who have disabilities. | $200K |
| Notre Dame of Dallas SchoolsDallas, TX | Funding to support scholarships for students with disabilities. | $185K |
| Advocates for Community TransformationDallas, TX | Funding to support general operations to further neighborhood safety and crime reduction work as they empower residents. | $150K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone StarDallas, TX | Funding to support faith-based mentor matches for students. | $150K |
| Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology theDallas, TX | Funding to support the Partnership for Accessible Counseling and Training program (PACT). | $150K |
| Dallas Foundation theDallas, TX | Funding for the Rees-Jones Fund for community projects. | $150K |
| Dallas Pets AliveDallas, TX | Funding to support expansion of the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender+ (PASS+) program. | $150K |
| International Generosity FoundationClearwater, FL | Funding recommended to support general operations and pipeline repair needs. | $150K |
| Mhmr FoundationFort Worth, TX | Funding to support the Complex Care Clinic at MHMR of Tarrant County. | $150K |
| My PossibilitiesPlano, TX | Funding to support the Lifelong Learning Program for young adults and adults with disabilities. | $150K |
| Sinapis GroupIndianapolis, IN | Funding to support operation and expansion of the Ascent program in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. | $150K |
| Young Life - DallasDallas, TX | Funding to support Young Life's clubs in under-resourced neighborhoods through its Urban Initiative, Capernaum, and Young Lives ministries. | $150K |
| Advocates for Special People IncArlington, TX | Funding for both the purchase of a new 15-passenger van with a ramp and for general operations. | $125K |
| CASA of Tarrant CountyFort Worth, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue offering services to children who have been abused or neglected. | $125K |
| Kafika House TanzaniaArusha, TZ | Funding to support general operations so children with disabilities can continue to receive life-changing medical care. | $125K |
| Ranch Hands RescueArgyle, TX | Funding to support general operations to continue animal-assisted counseling services for youth who have been abused. | $125K |
| Recovery Resource CouncilFort Worth, TX | Funding to support the Enduring Families program. | $125K |
By state: Texas 152 · Virginia 4 · Michigan 4 · Pennsylvania 2 · Washington 2 · District of Columbia 2
Giving by year
Contributions, gifts, and grants paid, from Form 990-PF via ProPublica.
About this foundation
Rees-Jones Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Trevor Rees-Jones, 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.
Foundation websiteLatest 990-PF (PDF)All filings on ProPublica
Does Rees-Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. org). To submit an application, review the grant guidelines on the Foundation's website under Apply for Funding to determine if your proposal is eligible for funding. Deadlines: As noted on our website, there are no fixed deadlines..
How much does Rees-Jones Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $104M across 177 grants, a median of $75K.
Where does Rees-Jones Foundation give?
Texas (152 grants), Virginia (4 grants), Michigan (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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