Private foundation · EIN 20-8041146 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gifford Family 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: 6 grants paid, $245K total, median $40K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
6
$245K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sweet Paws RescueEssex, MAUnrestricted general$75K
Massachusetts Eye & Ear InfirmaryBoston, MAUnrestricted general$50K
Strong Wings Adventure SchoolNantucket, MAUnrestricted general$50K
Nourish Nantucket-Nantucket ResourceNantucket, MAUnrestricted general$30K
Bridge Over Troubled WatersBoston, MAUnrestricted general$20K
Youth Villages IncBartlett, TNUnrestricted general$20K

By state: Massachusetts 5 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Gifford Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Gifford Family 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 Gifford Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $245K across 6 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Gifford Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (5 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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