DALLAS – June 9, 2025 – The Dallas Foundation, the first community foundation in Texas, is proud to announce the distribution of more than $628,000 in grant funding to 14 nonprofit organizations serving the Greater Dallas area. Part of the Foundation’s 2025 Spring Grants Cycle, these grants will fuel critical programs reaching thousands of residents across the region. Made possible by donor-advised endowed funds, each grant reflects the philanthropic vision of its founding donor, with funds designed to provide lasting support. This year’s grants continue The Dallas Foundation’s tradition of supporting a wide range of focus areas including arts and culture, animal welfare, and domestic violence prevention. Each places an emphasis on addressing current needs while building a stronger, more equitable future for Dallas.
“We are honored to support these local nonprofits through the 2025 Spring Grants Cycle,” said Vickie Allen, Chief Impact Officer of The Dallas Foundation. “Thanks to the generosity of our donor-advised endowed funds, each grant carries forward a legacy of giving that helps meet today’s challenges while building a stronger, more equitable Dallas for tomorrow.”
Recipients of The Dallas Foundation’s 2025 Spring Grants Cycle include:
BETTY POPE ENDOWMENT FUND, C. ALBERT TATUM III FUND, ERIN WYLIE FUND, and LOUIS B. & MARY RATLIFF ANIMAL WELFARE FUND
- Dallas Pets Alive
- Doodle Dandy Rescue
- Operation Kindness
- Seniors’ Pet Assistance Network
- SPCA of Texas
- Spay Neuter Network
AUDACY DFW & THE ARTS FUND, JEAN BAPTISTE “TAD” ADOUE FUND
- Cistercian Preparatory School
- Dallas Black Dance Theatre
- Nasher Sculpture Center
- Dallas Children’s Theater
JALONICK FUND FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
- Genesis Women’s Shelter
- Mosaic Family Services
- The Family Place
ABOUT THE DALLAS FOUNDATION
The Dallas Foundation, established as the first community foundation in Texas in 1929, drives enduring change for Greater Dallas through collaborative partnerships, strategic investments, and innovative giving to strengthen our community for generations to come. Over the course of the Foundation’s history, it has granted over $1B to the full spectrum of community-centered causes.
