How to apply
Applications in writing and reason for request Contact: The Nation Foundation, Po Box 180849, Dallas, Tx, 2143885751 Deadlines: No deadlines Restrictions: No restrictions or limitations
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | Civic | $2.0M |
| Dallas Baptist UniversityDallas, TX | Education | $805K |
| Park Cities Baptist ChurchDallas, TX | Civic | $110K |
| Thrust Flight SchoolAddison, TX | Education | $95K |
| Lake Highlands Baptist ChurchDallas, TX | Civic | $50K |
| Texas Am UniversityCollege Station, TX | Education | $40K |
| Healing Hands MinistriesDallas, TX | Civic | $20K |
| Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX | Civic | $13K |
| Our CallingDallas, TX | Civic | $10K |
| White Rock Center of HopeDallas, TX | Civic | $10K |
| Young LifeDallas, TX | Civic | $10K |
| Denison MinistriesDallas, TX | Civic | $10K |
| Finishing Well MinistriesPlano, TX | Civic | $10K |
| Mercy StreetDallas, TX | Civic | $10K |
| US Aviation AcademyDenton, TX | Education | $10K |
| Oklahoma State UniversityStillwater, OK | Civic | $10K |
| Samford UniversityHomewood, AL | Civic | $10K |
| Texas Am CommerceCommerce, TX | Civic | $10K |
| Dallas SymphonyDallas, TX | Civic | $9,972 |
| National Laser InstituteDallas, TX | Education | $8,950 |
| Ventana By BucknerDallas, TX | Civic | $5,000 |
| Lake Highlands YMCADallas, TX | Civic | $2,500 |
By state: Texas 20 · Oklahoma 1 · Alabama 1
About this foundation
The Nation Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of James Nation, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does The Nation Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications in writing and reason for request Deadlines: No deadlines.
How much does The Nation Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $3.3M across 22 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does The Nation Foundation give?
Texas (20 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), Alabama (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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