Private foundation · EIN 23-7140526 · Plano, Texas

Tyler 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 93 grants paid, $397K total, median $2,500. 23% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
93
$397K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
23%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.6M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 93 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Both Ends BelievingDallas, TXCharitable$25K
Junior Achievement of MainePortland, MECharitable$23K
American Red CrossWashington, DCCharitable$20K
Mitchell InstitutePortland, MECharitable$15K
San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TXCharitable$15K
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of DallasDallas, TXCharitable$13K
Barbara Bush Children's HospitalPortland, MECharitable$13K
Make-A-Wish MaineScarborough, MECharitable$10K
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial FundWashington, DCCharitable$10K
911 DayIrvine, CACharitable$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern MainePortland, MECharitable$10K
Sean M Walsh K-9 Memorial FoundationSan Jose, CACharitable$8,000
The Maine Women's ConferencePortland, MECharitable$8,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$7,500
Grant Halliburton FoundationDallas, TXCharitable$7,500
Maine Discovery MuseumBangor, MECharitable$7,500
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXCharitable$7,250
Dream Factory of MaineGorham, MECharitable$6,000
Dallas Alumnae Association Kappa Kappa Gamma FoundDallas, TXCharitable$5,145
Code Enforcement Officer Safety FoundationLake Elsinore, CACharitable$5,000
Genesis Women's ShelterDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GACharitable$5,000
Jason Taylor FoundationDavie, FLCharitable$5,000
KylecaresNorth Attleboro, MACharitable$5,000
March of Dimes March for BabiesBoone, IACharitable$5,000
Ronald McDonald House Charities of MainePortland, MECharitable$5,000
Travis Mills FoundationMount Vernon, MECharitable$5,000
University of Maine FoundationOrono, MECharitable$5,000
Vogel AlcoveDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
Big Brothers Big Sisters LonestarDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
Cal Fire FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$5,000
Denver Urban GardensDenver, COCharitable$5,000
Educate MainePortland, MECharitable$5,000
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILCharitable$5,000
Maine Baseball Hall of FamePortland, MECharitable$5,000
New Friends New LifeDallas, TXCharitable$5,000
OnrampRichardson, TXCharitable$5,000
Dempsey CenterAuburn, MECharitable$4,800
Hope in the StreetsBelton, MOCharitable$4,765
WinterkidsWestbrook, MECharitable$4,750
First Aid ConceptsVancouver, WACharitable$3,983
Portland Trails Adopt-A-TrialPortland, MECharitable$3,000
Megan Meier FoundationSt Charles, MOCharitable$2,500
SweetserSaco, MECharitable$2,500
The Gathering PlaceBrunswick, MECharitable$2,500
The Giving GroveKansas City, MOCharitable$2,500
Falmouth Memorial LibraryFalmouth, MECharitable$2,500
Hidden PasturesWylie, TXCharitable$2,500
Home of HopeVinita, OKCharitable$2,500
Sarah's House of MaineHolden, MECharitable$2,500
Maine Cancer FoundationFalmouth, MECharitable$2,250
Maine MarathonPortland, MECharitable$2,250
Making Strides Against Breast CancerAtlanta, GACharitable$2,250
Autism Society of MaineWinthrop, MECharitable$2,250
Down Syndrome Association of Central FloridaWinter Park, FLCharitable$2,250
Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXCharitable$2,000
Pine Tree Council Scouting AmericaRaymond, MECharitable$2,000
Wings of Refuge Swing for FreedomAmes, IACharitable$2,000
Building SteamEvans, GACharitable$1,500
Idaho Food BankMeridian, IDCharitable$1,500

By state: Maine 31 · Texas 21 · District of Columbia 3 · California 4 · Missouri 4 · Georgia 3

About this foundation

Tyler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Plano, Texas, administered in care of Tyler Technologies Inc, tax-exempt since 1972. 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 Tyler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Tyler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $397K across 93 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Tyler Foundation give?

Maine (31 grants), Texas (21 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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