How to apply
No specific form has been developed Contact: W C Payne Foundation, 2525 Knight Street Suite 400, Dallas, Tx, 2149319738 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee UniversityLexington, VA | Operations | $500K |
| National Medal of Honor MuseumArlington, TX | Operations | $200K |
| The Lamplighter SchoolDallas, TX | Operations | $200K |
| The Commit PartnershipDallas, TX | Operations | $75K |
| YMCA of Greater HoustonHouston, TX | Operations | $50K |
| Oklahoma City Museum of ArtOklahoma City, OK | Operations | $49K |
| University of TexasArlington, TX | Operations | $25K |
| Casady SchoolOklahoma, OK | Operations | $20K |
| Jordan Spieth Family FoundationDallas, TX | Operations | $15K |
| Faith Fight Finish FoundationBeverly Hills, CA | Operations | $10K |
| Teach for AmericaNew York, NY | Operations | $10K |
By state: Texas 6 · Virginia 1 · Oklahoma 2 · California 1 · New York 1
About this foundation
W C Payne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of William C Payne, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does W C Payne Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. No specific form has been developed Deadlines: NONE.
How much does W C Payne Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.2M across 11 grants, a median of $49K.
Where does W C Payne Foundation give?
Texas (6 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Oklahoma (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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