Private foundation · EIN 74-2739657 · Temple, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dimmitt Garrison 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, $255K total, median $13K. 57% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$255K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in TX
57%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Focus on the FamilyColorado, COFaith$55K
Texans on MissionDallas, TXDisaster relief$40K
PrebornIndianapolis, INHealthcare$30K
Vintage ChurchTemple, TXFaith$25K
Team RubiconPasadena, CADisaster relief$15K
Mercury One IncDallas, TXDisaster relief$15K
Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country (kerr County Flood Relief)Kerrville, TXDisaster relief$15K
Mood ElevatorDallas, TXHealthcare$10K
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZEducation$10K
Baptists on a Mission of North CarolinaCary, NCDisaster relief$10K
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCDisaster relief$10K
Operation HomefrontSan Antonio, TXVeteran support$10K
Cornerstone Achievement CenterDallas, TXEducation$5,000
FIRST Baptist Church of HoustonHouston, TXFaith$5,000

By state: Texas 8 · Colorado 1 · Indiana 1 · North Carolina 2 · California 1 · Arizona 1

About this foundation

Dimmitt Garrison Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Temple, Texas, administered in care of Tolleson Wealth Mgt, tax-exempt since 1995. 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 Dimmitt Garrison 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 Dimmitt Garrison Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $255K across 14 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation give?

Texas (8 grants), Colorado (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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