15th Street Foundation
Accepts applications
15th Street Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $3.1 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $141,002 and the largest $550,002. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$3.1 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$141,002
- Largest grant$550,002
- Assets$80.5 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 7 | $22.7 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 12 | $40.9 million |
| 2025 | $3.1 million | 15 | $80.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Deborah Dykstra 300 Crescent CT Ste 800, Dallas, TX 75201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (972) 877-1282 |
| What to submit | ANY |
What 15th Street Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $648,505 |
| Kansas | 1 | $550,002 |
| Idaho | 1 | $500,001 |
| Missouri | 1 | $306,003 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $250,001 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $220,001 |
| California | 2 | $215,503 |
| Georgia | 1 | $160,001 |
| Alabama | 1 | $141,002 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $125,001 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Scholarship fund contribution | $550,002 |
| St Luke's Health Foundation LTD | Scholarship fund contribution | $500,001 |
| St Mary's Hospital Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $306,003 |
| Parkland Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $250,002 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $250,001 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $220,001 |
| Grady Health Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $160,001 |
| Uab Education Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $141,002 |
| Community Hospitals of Central California Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $140,001 |
| SSM Health St Anthony Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $125,001 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $101,501 |
| JPS Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $101,001 |
| HCHD Foundation (Harris County Hospital District) | Scholarship fund contribution | $101,000 |
| UMC Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $95,001 |
| Scripps Health Foundation | Scholarship fund contribution | $75,502 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Dykstra
- Donald Dykstra
- Ryan Dykstra
- Jocelyn Ansley
Questions people ask
Does 15th Street Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does 15th Street Foundation give?
$3.1 million in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $141,002.
Who runs 15th Street Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Dykstra (President), Donald Dykstra (Vice President), Ryan Dykstra (Vice President) and Jocelyn Ansley (Secretary).
What does 15th Street Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.