Private foundation · EIN 30-0538848 · Addison, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Mary Kay 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: 16 grants paid, $163K total, median $10K. 81% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
16
$163K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mary Kay Ash FoundationDallas, TXSocial impact$31K
The Association of Former StudentsCollege Station, TXEducation$15K
BucknerDallas, TXReligion$15K
Feusa (family Enterprise USA)Washington, DCSocial impact$15K
Unlocking DoorsDallas, TXSocial impact$10K
Gem OutreachDallas, TXReligion$10K
FIRST Baptist DallasDallas, TXReligion$10K
The Texas LyceumHouston, TXSocial impact$10K
Doves IncorporatedPhoenix, AZSocial impact$10K
St Philip's School & Community CenterDallas, TXEducation$7,448
State Fair of TexasDallas, TXSocial impact$5,000
Army Scholarship FoundationDallas, TXEducation$5,000
Hope 4 AllSouthlake, TXSocial impact$5,000
Alamo Colleges FoundationSan Antonio, TXEducation$5,000
Center for BrainhealthDallas, TXSocial impact$5,000
Women2womenWashington, DCSocial impact$5,000

By state: Texas 13 · District of Columbia 2 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

The Mary Kay Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Addison, Texas, administered in care of Michael Lunceford, 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.

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Does The Mary Kay 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 The Mary Kay Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $163K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does The Mary Kay Family Foundation give?

Texas (13 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Arizona (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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