Private foundation · EIN 75-2796975 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Partnership 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: 26 grants paid, $184K total, median $2,500. 62% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$184K
Median grant
$2,500
Stays in TX
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Saint Michaels & All AngelsDallas, TXGeneral support$103K
Camp John MarcDallas, TXGeneral support$10K
Madison River FoundationEnnis, MTGeneral support$10K
Woodall Rodgers Park FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$5,675
Brazos FoundationMineral Wells, TXGeneral support$5,000
Clark GardensWeatherford, TXGeneral support$5,000
Madison Valley Medical Center FoundEnnis, MTGeneral support$5,000
Planned ParenthoodDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Trec Special Events IncDallas, TXGeneral support$5,000
Arise AfricaDallas, TXGeneral support$3,500
Msk GivingNew York, NYGeneral support$3,213
Blink of an EyeBaltimore, MDGeneral support$2,500
EsdDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
Ground Works CenterTraverse City, MIGeneral support$2,500
Healthy Futures of TexasSan Antonio, TXGeneral support$2,500
RedmBoston, MAGeneral support$2,500
The Alzheimers AssociationChicago, ILGeneral support$2,500
The Bridge Homeless Recovery CenterDallas, TXGeneral support$2,500
John P Connors Memorial FundRumford, RIGeneral support$2,000
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VAGeneral support$2,000
Center for Brain HealthDallas, TXGeneral support$1,000
Empowered LearnersGraford, TXGeneral support$500
Possum WorldWeatherford, TXGeneral support$500
The Dallas FoundationDallas, TXGeneral support$500
Colorado St University FoundationFort Collins, COGeneral support$250
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXGeneral support$250

By state: Texas 16 · Montana 2 · New York 1 · Maryland 1 · Michigan 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Partnership Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of James F P Wagley, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Partnership 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 Partnership Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $184K across 26 grants, a median of $2,500.

Where does Partnership Foundation give?

Texas (16 grants), Montana (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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