Private foundation · EIN 23-7226473 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

W a Criswell Foundation Inc

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: 8 grants paid, $6.2M total, median $31K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
8
$6.2M
Median grant
$31K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$53M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Criswell CollegeDallas, TXSupport college operations and scholarships$5.7M
Dallas Life FoundationDallas, TXSupport ministry to the homeless$300K
FIRST Baptist AcademyDallas, TXSupport christian school operations & scholarships$144K
FIRST Baptist Church DallasDallas, TXSupport church operations & choir$47K
Southern Evangelical SeminaryRock Hill, SCSupport christian church operations$15K
Kcbi RadioArlington, TXSupport christian radio operations$13K
Lakeside Baptist ChurchDallas, TXSupport christian church operations$1,351
FIRST Baptist Church FarmersvilleFarmersville, TXSupport christian church operations$1,040

By state: Texas 7 · South Carolina 1

About this foundation

W a Criswell Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does W a Criswell Foundation Inc 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 W a Criswell Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $6.2M across 8 grants, a median of $31K.

Where does W a Criswell Foundation Inc give?

Texas (7 grants), South Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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