Private foundation · EIN 75-0989260 · Dallas, Texas · Education

Milton E Daniel Trust

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: 1 grants paid, $3.4M total, median $3.4M. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$3.4M
Median grant
$3.4M
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$58M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TXUnrestricted general$3.4M

About this foundation

Milton E Daniel Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1983. 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 Milton E Daniel Trust 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 Milton E Daniel Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $3.4M across 1 grants, a median of $3.4M.

Where does Milton E Daniel Trust give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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