Private foundation · EIN 75-2708838 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lyda Hill 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: 4 grants paid, $2.0M total, median $375K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$2.0M
Median grant
$375K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$26M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Metrocare ServicesDallas, TXSupport hillside project capital$1.0M
Jewish Family Service of Greater DallasDallas, TXSupport of a healthier community$500K
Uplift EducationDallas, TXSupport the mission to create and sustain public schools$250K
The Storehouse Community CenterPlano, TXSupport mission to feed, clothe and care for the community$250K

About this foundation

Lyda Hill Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Graham McFarlane, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Lyda Hill 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 Lyda Hill Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.0M across 4 grants, a median of $375K.

Where does Lyda Hill Foundation give?

Texas (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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