Private foundation · EIN 46-3889437 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Golden Rule 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 14 grants paid, $290K total, median $18K. 50% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$290K
Median grant
$18K
Stays in TX
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Neo PhilanthropyNew York, NYGeneral support$50K
Connecting Point of Park CitiesDallas, TXGeneral support$30K
Adventure ScientistsBozeman, MTGeneral support$30K
AHASanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$25K
Foster Village IncDripping Springs, TXGeneral support$25K
NewsNapa, CAGeneral support$25K
Southwestern Medical FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$20K
Climb WyomingCheyenne, WYGeneral support$15K
Denver Urban GardensDenver, COGeneral support$15K
Habitat for Humanity of Southern Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CAGeneral support$15K
Big ThoughtDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Children's Medical Center FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Junior Achievement of Dallas IncDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Dallas ArboretumDallas, TXGeneral support$10K

By state: Texas 7 · California 3 · New York 1 · Montana 1 · Wyoming 1 · Colorado 1

About this foundation

Golden Rule Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Golden Rule Family 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 Golden Rule Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $290K across 14 grants, a median of $18K.

Where does Golden Rule Family Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), California (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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