Private foundation · EIN 75-2808490 · Frisco, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Gene and Jerry Jones Family-Dallas Cowboys Charities

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: 1 grants paid, $8.3M total, median $8.3M. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$8.3M
Median grant
$8.3M
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

About this foundation

Gene and Jerry Jones Family-Dallas Cowboys Charities is a private grantmaking foundation in Frisco, Texas, administered in care of George Mitchell, 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.

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Does Gene and Jerry Jones Family-Dallas Cowboys Charities 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 Gene and Jerry Jones Family-Dallas Cowboys Charities give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $8.3M across 1 grants, a median of $8.3M.

Where does Gene and Jerry Jones Family-Dallas Cowboys Charities give?

Texas (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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