Private foundation · EIN 75-2806927 · Roanoke, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Byron Nelson 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: 8 grants paid, $400K total, median $40K. 88% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$400K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in TX
88%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas IncDallas, TXProgram support$100K
The Hills ChurchNorth Richland Hills, TXProgram support$100K
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TXProgram support$50K
FIRST Tee of Fort WorthFort Worth, TXProgram support$40K
FIRST Tee of Greater DallasAddison, TXProgram support$40K
College Golf FellowshipRoseville, CAProgram support$25K
Valiant HeartsSouthlake, TXProgram support$25K
Hearts for HomesDenton, TXProgram support$20K

By state: Texas 7 · California 1

About this foundation

Byron Nelson Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roanoke, Texas, administered in care of Byron Nelson, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Byron Nelson 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 Byron Nelson Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 8 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Byron Nelson Foundation give?

Texas (7 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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