How to apply
Go to scholarships and grants page from the home page of dallas jewish community foundation: Www.djcf.org short application - phase 1 & full application - phase 2 Contact: Bank of America N a Co Djcf, 12700 Hillcrest Road Ste 201, Dallas, Tx, 2146155268, N/A Deadlines: June 15 at noon - phase i; august 31 - full application Restrictions: Limited to texas jewish organizations to benefit needy & deserving jewish individuals for 501(c)(3) purposes; applicants must be in operation for at least 3 years; preference to dallas county area
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
7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Homes for Adults (chai)Dallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $50K |
| Jewish Family Service of DallasDallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $43K |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy of DallasDallas, TX | For sss & mlp programs | $25K |
| Dallas Jewish Burial FundDallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Hillel of DallasAddison, TX | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Dallas Hebrew Free Loan AssociationDallas, TX | Unrestricted general | $20K |
| Moishe HouseEncinitas, CA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
By state: Texas 6 · California 1
About this foundation
Sylvan T Baer Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Sylvan T Baer Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Go to scholarships and grants page from the home page of dallas jewish community foundation: Www.djcf.org short application - phase 1 & full application - phase 2 Deadlines: June 15 at noon - phase i; august 31 - full application.
How much does Sylvan T Baer Foundation Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.
Where does Sylvan T Baer Foundation Trust give?
Texas (6 grants), California (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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