Private foundation · EIN 30-0674167 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Sapphire 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 2023 Form 990-PF: 80 grants paid, $964K total, median $5,250. 85% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2023
80
$964K
Median grant
$5,250
Stays in TX
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$29M

Grants paid in 2023

Top 60 of 80 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Philanthropy SouthwestDallas, TXPSW Advance Program, general & unrestricted for 2023$52K
Dallas Childrens Advocacy CenterDallas, TXArt for Advocacy Event fund 2023$50K
Dallas Theater CenterDallas, TXEmergency Funding Request from the Crisis Team$50K
Pegasus Foundation Dba Dallas Institute of HumanDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Trust for Public LandLos Angeles, CANorth Texas Office: Funding of the Five Mile Creek study$50K
Visiting Nurse Association of TexasDallas, TXMeals on Wheels Research Project$50K
Dallas Foundation a Tx Nonprofit CorporationDallas, TXFriends of Super Duper$35K
Taca IncDallas, TXArts Accelerator 2023-2024 Cohort fund$30K
Dallas Social Venture PartnersDallas, TXDJR Program 2022-2023$25K
Impact City InitiativeDallas, TXSustain Initiative$25K
Impact City InitiativeDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Nasher Sculpture CenterDallas, TXNasher Public: Urban Historical Reclamation & Recognition - Participating Artist Fees fund$25K
Network Group IncArlington, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Saint Michael and All Angels ChurchDallas, TXCapital Campaign$25K
The University of Texas at DallasDallas, TXMRI Scan Simulator fund$25K
Family Gateway IncDallas, TXAssessment & Diversion Program$20K
Jubilee Park & Community Center CorporationDallas, TXSummer Camp 2023$20K
Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TXSMU-IN-TAOS Program$20K
Dallas Foundation a Tx Nonprofit CorporationDallas, TXthe Friends of Super Duper Fund$15K
Dallas Foundation a Tx Nonprofit CorporationDallas, TXAurora Arts - Biennial Support 2023 & Art Quest Support 2024$15K
Ascend DallasDallas, TX2024 South Dallas Resource Fair Support fund$10K
Conference on Crime Against Women IncDallas, TX2023 Dallas Conference fund$10K
Cristo Rey Dallas Academic CenterDallas, TXGeneral Support for 2022-2023 School Year$10K
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Foundation IDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TXCircle Fellow 2023$10K
Dallas Theater CenterDallas, TXBenefactors Level Sponsor$10K
Independent SectorWashington, DCUpswell and Big Bang Conference fund 2023$10K
Jubilee Park & Community Center CorporationDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
June Shelton School and Evaluation CenterDallas, TXAnnual Fund Support 2023-2024$10K
Legacy Parenting CenterShawnee, OKLaney's Treehouse Pilot Program$10K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncDallas, TXSt. Valentine's Day Luncheon - Emerald Table fund$10K
Perot Museum of Nature and ScienceDallas, TXEducation and Outreach Programs$10K
Saint Michael and All Angels ChurchDallas, TXCapital Campaign$10K
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas IncDallas, TXByron Nelson Tournament fund$10K
Second Thought TheatreDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
United Way of Eastern Frontier Country IncShawnee, OKShawnee Recovery Fund$10K
University Park School Parent- Teacher AssociationDallas, TXFamily Giving Support fund$10K
Wilkinson CenterDallas, TXFood & Emergency Support Program$10K
Network for Teaching EntrepreneurshipGlendale, CAAspiring Entrepreneurs Program in Dallas, Texas$7,500
Community Renewal of Pottawatomie County IncShawnee, OKEnvest Capital fund$5,500
Baylor Scott & White HealthDallas, TXthe Arts In Medicine Program$5,000
Dallas Childrens Advocacy CenterDallas, TXArt for Advocacy 2023 Event fund$5,000
Dallas City Homes IncDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation CDallas, TXthe Metrocare SPARC Program$5,000
Dallas Firefighters Museum IncorporatedDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Dallas Social Venture PartnersDallas, TXthe Nonprofit Impact Institute Program$5,000
Dallas SparkDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Highland Park Isd Education FoundationDallas, TXMad For Plaid 2023-2024$5,000
Interfaith Family ServicesDallas, TX2023 Interfaith Luncheon fund$5,000
Interfaith Family ServicesDallas, TXLuncheon fund 2023$5,000
June Shelton School and Evaluation CenterDallas, TXShelton Auction fund 2023$5,000
McCulloch Intermediate SchoolDallas, TXFamily Giving Support fund$5,000
Noggin Educational FoundationGrand Prairie, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Parish Episcopal SchoolDallas, TX2023 Gala fund$5,000
The Center for Integrative Counseling and PsycholoDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
The Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
VolarDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Williams Educational FundLawrence, KSWilliams Educational Fund$5,000
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical CenteDallas, TXthe Grace Fund for Autoimmune Encephalopathy$4,500
St Philips School & Community CenterDallas, TXDestiny Awards Luncheon fund 2023$3,500

By state: Texas 68 · California 2 · Oklahoma 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Tennessee 3

About this foundation

Sapphire Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2011. 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 Sapphire Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2023 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 Sapphire Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2023 it paid $964K across 80 grants, a median of $5,250.

Where does Sapphire Foundation Inc give?

Texas (68 grants), California (2 grants), Oklahoma (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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