Private foundation · EIN 82-3749854 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

1729 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $650K total, median $100K. 25% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$650K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in TX
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$43M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Charity Water Charity WaterHaggerstown, MDGeneral purpose$350K
Give Directly Inc Give Directly IncNew York, NYGeneral purpose$100K
North Texas Food Bank North Texas Food BankPlano, TXGeneral purpose$100K
The Against Malaria Foundation US the Against Malaria Foundation USKansas City, MOGeneral purpose$100K

By state: Maryland 1 · New York 1 · Texas 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

1729 Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Kenny Feng, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 1729 Foundation 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 1729 Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $650K across 4 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does 1729 Foundation give?

Maryland (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Texas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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