Private foundation · EIN 75-2707012 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dgbb 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: 3 grants paid, $250K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$250K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Marks School of TexasDallas, TXTowards the new field house$235K
Dallas Museum of ArtDallas, TXTowards the Dallas Art Fair Acquisition Fund$7,500
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXTowards the Park Cities Club food drive campaign$7,500

About this foundation

Dgbb Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Cynthia a Davis Texas Industries, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Dgbb 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 Dgbb Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $250K across 3 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Dgbb Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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