Funding search · EIN 756015322 · Dallas, TX

Meadows Foundation

A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.

480
grants reported
$76.1M
total given
2022–2024
filing years
$78,400
median grant

Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 20222024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.

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Top recipients

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  • Southern Methodist University8 grants · $14.8M
  • The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas4 grants · $7.0M
  • Cafe Momentum2 grants · $3.6M
  • Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas5 grants · $2.0M
  • Commit2dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 20402 grants · $1.4M
  • The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas2 grants · $1.3M
  • Texas 20363 grants · $750,000
  • Forest Forward2 grants · $550,000
  • Meadows Foundation Matching Grant Program2 grants · $507,838
  • Housing Forward2 grants · $500,500

Giving over time

$24.8M
2022
$27.1M
2023
$24.1M
2024

Grant history

The 100 largest of 480 grants.

  • $4.9M

    Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX · 2024

    To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence

  • $4.9M

    Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX · 2023

    To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence

  • $4.9M

    Southern Methodist University · Dallas, TX · 2022

    To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence

  • $4.0M

    The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward continued support of a statewide mental health policy institute designed to improve the mental health system of Texas

  • $3.4M

    Cafe Momentum · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Donation of land to Cafe Momentum to build a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community services center.

  • $2.5M

    The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward continued support of a statewide mental health policy institute designed to improve the mental health system of Texas

  • $750,000

    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward continued support for integrating a depression screening platform and technical assistance into hospital systems

  • $700,000

    Commit2dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040 · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support for an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County residents and continuing support for Commit and the Child Poverty Action Lab

  • $700,000

    Commit2dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040 · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward launching an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County students and young adults and continuing support for Commit and the Child Poverty Action Lab

  • $575,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support to improve postsecondary education completion rates in Texas

  • $505,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward continued support to improve postsecondary completion rates in Texas

  • $500,000

    Housing Forward · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward reducing the unsheltered population in Dallas and Collin counties by 50% through behavioral healthcare and rehousing assistance

  • $500,000

    The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support for integrating a depression screening platform and technical assistance into hospital systems in North Texas

  • $500,000

    Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation · Uvalde, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support for a new elementary school to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District

  • $500,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for the Meadows Foundation Partnership Fund · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward the expansion of a regional rehousing initiative for those experiencing homelessness in Dallas and Collin counties

  • $500,000

    New Friends New Life · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Presidential authority to expend up to $500,000 to replicate a successful social enterprise model and to convert the wildflower lot property in the Wilson Historic District into a farm, contingent upon an environmental read all
  • $500,000

    Remember the Alamo Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2023

    Toward creating a water conservation plan for and renovating The Alamo

  • $500,000

    Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward Foundation · Uvalde, TX · 2023

    Toward a new elementary school to replace Robb Elementary School in Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District

  • $500,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward continued support to improve postsecondary completion rates in Texas

  • $500,000

    Dallas County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Center Dba Metrocare · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward the construction of a new Behavioral Health Innovation Center to meet the demand for mental and behavioral health services

  • $500,000

    The Nature Conservancy · San Antonio, TX · 2022

    Toward expanding the state park system and protecting vital sources of water in the Hill Country

  • $350,000

    Texas Tribune · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward an initiative to rebuild local news across Texas, expand the reach of information, and increase earned revenue

  • $350,000

    Texas Water Trade · Austin, TX · 2023

    Toward continuing the development of water markets to protect and restore freshwater in rivers, bays, and estuaries in Texas

  • $350,000

    Commit2dallas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward continued support for a collective impact effort to improve educational outcomes in Dallas County and statewide

  • $300,000

    Texas Water Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward continued expansion of the Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign

  • $300,000

    Teach for America · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward the continued development of teacher preparation and professional development programs to improve the academic achievement of Texas students

  • $300,000

    Texas Tribune · Austin, TX · 2023

    Toward support for reporting statewide issues facing Texans in education, the environment, and health care

  • $300,000

    The University of Texas at Austin College of Education · Austin, TX · 2023

    Toward support to address Texas' teacher shortage by increasing the number of high-quality teachers entering classrooms and retaining effective veteran teachers

  • $300,000

    Dallas College Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward continued support for a transformational educator preparation program in North Texas

  • $300,000

    Dallas Foundation for Bonton Farms · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward constructing units of affordable housing for sober living

  • $300,000

    Encore Park Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward the renovation of a historic building to serve as a social impact campus that promotes community cohesion

  • $300,000

    Heart of Texas Region Mental Health Mental Retardation Center 110 S 12th S · Waco, TX · 2022

    Toward a community-supported facility that will provide crisis care coordination for residents

  • $300,000

    Texas Water Foundation · Austin, TX · 2022

    Toward continued development of Texas Runs on Water public awareness campaign

  • $283,961

    Meadows Foundation Matching Grant Program · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Encourage community support

  • $277,420

    Matching Grant Program - Various 501(C)3 Organizations · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Encourage community support

  • $275,000

    Forest Forward · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward the ongoing renovation of the historic Forest Theater and the community support it will provide to South Dallas

  • $275,000

    Forest Forward · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward the restoration of the historic Forest Theater

  • $264,250

    Cen-Tex Certified Development Corporation Dba Bcl of Texas · Austin, TX · 2022

    Toward capacity building and support for developers of color to increase community-based solutions for housing affordability

  • $250,000

    Cafe Momentum · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward building a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community services center

  • $250,000

    Nature Conservancy · San Antonio, TX · 2024

    Toward the development of a communications effort to build support for initiatives that will make Texas a global leader in adapting to environmental threats and protecting communities

  • $250,000

    Parkland Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward a program to reduce potentially life-threatening health complications for high-risk mothers giving birth at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas

  • $250,000

    Teach for America · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward the development of teacher preparation and professional development programs to improve the academic achievement of Texas students through effective teachers

  • $250,000

    Texas 2036 · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support for building data tools and conducting research to inform Texas community leaders, policymakers, and citizens

  • $250,000

    Texas a&M San Antonio Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support to establish the first Texas-based 'Educare', a national model for early education teacher training and workforce development

  • $250,000

    Texas Agricultural Land Trust · San Antonio, TX · 2024

    Toward supporting the facilitation of conservation easements to protect Texas' natural resources

  • $250,000

    United Way of Metropolitan Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward a capacity-building tool to support nonprofit partners in accessing and effectively using new data that improves life outcomes for vulnerable populations in Dallas County

  • $250,000

    United Way of Metropolitan Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support for a collaboration that increases reading outcomes for elementary students in North Texas

  • $250,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Transition Resource Action Center · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward transition and capacity building to establish the organization as an independent nonprofit, separate from CitySquare

  • $250,000

    Jewish Family Service of Dallas Incorporated · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward support to become a Federally Qualified Health Center and access sustainable funding for integrated health care services

  • $250,000

    Mommies in Need · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward start-up costs for establishing an innovative childcare model in the Wilson Historic District

  • $250,000

    Parks for Downtown Dallas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward developing greenspace in Dallas' East Quarter and completing the final signature park in the Downtown Parks Master Plan Update

  • $250,000

    Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward constructing the Southern Gateway Park in southern Dallas

  • $250,000

    Texas 2036 · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward building data, tools, and research to make critical information accessible and actionable for community leaders, policymakers, and citizens of Texas

  • $250,000

    The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward providing start-up costs to a fourth hospital system to implement an initiative to end untreated depression in North Texas

  • $250,000

    Trust for Public Land · Los Angeles, CA · 2023

    Toward creating an innovative and sustainable Dallas model for scaling city parks in urban cities

  • $250,000

    West Texas Food Bank · Odessa, TX · 2023

    Toward expanding warehouse space and building a volunteer center

  • $250,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for North Texas Cares · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward extend appreciation and support to COVID-19 frontline workers

  • $250,000

    Kids Inc of Amarillo Texas · Amarillo, TX · 2022

    Toward construction of the only outdoor complex in the region to provide a safe environment for children and youth

  • $250,000

    Metrocrest Social Services Incorporated · Farmers Branch, TX · 2022

    Toward construction of a new facility to holistically end poverty in northwest Dallas County

  • $250,000

    Project Row Houses · Houston, TX · 2022

    Toward the rehabilitation of the historic Eldorado Ballroom to serve as a hub of cultural and economic revitalization in Houston's Third Ward

  • $250,000

    Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward constructing the Southern Gateway Park, a five-acre deck park spanning I-35E in southern Dallas

  • $250,000

    Texas 2036 · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward cultivating data tools and coalitions to inform and advocate for educational policy priorities impacting all Texans

  • $250,000

    Texas a&M San Antonio Foundation · San Antonio, TX · 2022

    Toward establishing the first Texas-based 'Educare', a national model for early education teacher training and workforce development

  • $250,000

    The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward start-up costs for a third hospital system to implement an initiative to end untreated depression in North Texas

  • $250,000

    Water Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2022

    Toward a pooled fund to attract investors in collaborating with Texas water organizations

  • $225,000

    Children'S Advocacy Centers of Texas · Austin, TX · 2022

    Toward advocacy efforts to ensure a social safety net is provided for child victims of crime

  • $223,877

    Meadows Foundation Matching Grant Program · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Encourage community support

  • $214,000

    Bonton Enterprises · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward establishing a financial resource center for Bonton residents

  • $200,000

    Fossil Rim Wildlife Center · Glen Rose, TX · 2024

    Toward constructing a new animal health and conservation center to increase conservation and research activities of endangered and threatened species in Texas

  • $200,000

    Lufkin Neighborhood Strong · Lufkin, TX · 2024

    Toward expanding a home repair program to preserve housing and prevent homelessness in East Texas

  • $200,000

    Lutheran Social Service of the South Inc Aka Upbring · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward mapping of child abuse and neglect incidents that are used to improve prevention and response practices in Travis County

  • $200,000

    Stages · Houston, TX · 2024

    Toward support for collaborative early-career theater training and mentoring programs in Houston

  • $200,000

    Texas Water Foundation · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward continued support of efforts in Texas water policy, building capacity, and educational activities

  • $200,000

    Transformative Education for Adults · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward launching an innovative school system in North Texas to generate economic mobility and generational change

  • $200,000

    Coastal Prairie Conservancy · Houston, TX · 2023

    Toward support of strategic conservation of the threatened coastal prairie

  • $200,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward continued support for improving statewide teacher landscape and effectiveness

  • $200,000

    Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward support for improving statewide teacher effectiveness

  • $200,000

    Foundation Communities · Austin, TX · 2022

    Toward the completion of The Loretta, a 137-unit supportive housing community for families in Austin

  • $200,000

    Gulf Bend Mhmr Dba Gulf Bend Center · Victoria, TX · 2022

    Toward renovating the clinic to expand services and meet clinical certification requirements

  • $199,000

    Texas Center for Child and Family Studies · Austin, TX · 2022

    Toward expanding capacity to provide critical services to children and families engaged with the child welfare system in North Texas

  • $175,000

    United Way of Metropolitan Dallas for Read Up · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward a collaboration that provides reading support for elementary students

  • $172,000

    Wgu Corporation · Salt Lake City, UT · 2024

    Toward increasing degree and credential attainment rates in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and surrounding rural areas

  • $155,000

    Dallas Casa · Dallas, TX · 2022

    Toward support of volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision programs

  • $155,000

    Smith County Champions for Children · Tyler, TX · 2022

    Toward meeting the needs of young children who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and are experiencing emotional, developmental, and behavioral challenges

  • $150,000

    Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward building new datasets and bringing together disability providers and experts from across Texas to launch a transformational project to improve the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and caregivers

  • $150,000

    Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated · New York, NY · 2024

    Toward advancing resilient groundwater management solutions in Texas to preserve water resources for the future

  • $150,000

    Foundation for Brain Health Advances · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward establishing partnerships to build new programming at college campuses that equip North Texas students with actionable tools to improve brain health

  • $150,000

    Just Community · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward an innovative program designed to create long-term economic independence for women in multiple Texas regions

  • $150,000

    Mosaic Family Services · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward the support of trauma-informed services for refugees who are survivors of family violence and human trafficking in the Metroplex

  • $150,000

    National Association of Student Personnel Administrators · Washington, DC · 2024

    Toward increasing first-generation college completion rates in Texas

  • $150,000

    National Wildlife Federation · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward mitigating Texas' water loss challenges and supporting statewide water conservation strategies

  • $150,000

    Texas Water Trade · Austin, TX · 2024

    Toward reliable access to water for all Texans by increasing the capture, treatment, and reuse of water

  • $150,000

    United To Learn · Dallas, TX · 2024

    Toward an innovative approach to strengthen Dallas's high-quality teacher pipeline, reduce teacher shortages, and improve student literacy skills

  • $150,000

    Water Foundation · Sacramento, CA · 2024

    Toward advancing water conservation projects through a pooled fund that is leveraged to support organizations across Texas

  • $150,000

    Age (Austin Groups for the Elderly) of Central Texas · Austin, TX · 2023

    Toward the construction of a state-of-the-art facility designed to care for older adults with disabilities and their caregivers in Central Texas

  • $150,000

    Baylor University · Waco, TX · 2023

    Toward increased access to mental health care professionals through training and preparing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners

  • $150,000

    Casa of Tarrant County · Fort Worth, TX · 2023

    Toward continued development and expansion of services to increase permanency for foster youth in Tarrant County

  • $150,000

    Children'S Advocacy Centers of Texas · Austin, TX · 2023

    Toward developing a statewide service plan to ensure high-quality support for child victims of abuse

  • $150,000

    Community Health Development · Uvalde, TX · 2023

    Toward a school-based partnership in response to the Robb Elementary School disaster

  • $150,000

    Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center · Dallas, TX · 2023

    Toward staff expansion to scale legal coverage for tenants to all eviction courts in Dallas County

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