Private foundation · EIN 75-2902847 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mike & Mary Terry Family 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: 23 grants paid, $937K total, median $25K. 96% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
23
$937K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in TX
96%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Rita School Endowment FundDallas, TXCommunity$200K
Roman Catholic Diocese of DallasDallas, TXCommunity$95K
Ursuline Academy of DallasDallas, TXCommunity$93K
Jesuit College Prep School FoundationDallas, TXEducation$81K
Housing ForwardDallas, TXCommunity$60K
Dwell With DignityDallas, TXCommunity$50K
Metrocare ServicesDallas, TXCommunity$50K
Child Poverty Action LabDallas, TXCommunity$50K
Dallas Eviction Advocacy CenterDallas, TXCommunity$50K
Baylor Scott & White Dallas FoundationDallas, TXCommunity$50K
Family GatewayDallas, TXCommunity$25K
The StewpotDallas, TXCommunity$25K
St Vincent de Paul North TexasDallas, TXCommunity$25K
Family CompassDallas, TXCommunity$25K
Friends of the ChildrenAustin, TXCommunity$20K
Bachman Lake TogetherDallas, TXCommunity$10K
Trinity Christian AcademyAddison, TXEducation$7,500
Catholic FoundationDallas, TXCommunity$6,000
Madison Valley Medical Center FoundationEnnis, MTCommunity$5,000
North Texas Giving DayDallas, TXCommunity$4,000
St Mary of Carmel Catholic SchoolDallas, TXCommunity$3,000
Catholic Charities of DallasDallas, TXCommunity$2,000
Team Luke Hope for MindsLubbock, TXCommunity$500

By state: Texas 22 · Montana 1

About this foundation

Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, 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.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Mike & Mary Terry Family 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 Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $937K across 23 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation give?

Texas (22 grants), Montana (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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