Byrne Family Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
Byrne Family Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 97 grants; the typical grant was $7,807 and the largest $200,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.5 million
- Number of grants97
- Typical grant$7,807
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$45.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.8 million | 84 | $38.9 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 97 | $45.2 million |
How to apply
Byrne Family Foundation Trust says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Byrne Family Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 63 | $2.0 million |
| Utah | 21 | $336,950 |
| California | 3 | $65,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $32,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,250 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COMMIT2DALLAS | Education/youth development | $200,000 |
| The Commit Partnership | Education/youth development | $150,000 |
| Trinity Park Conservancy | Disaster relief, environment | $100,000 |
| Park City Education Foundation | Education/youth development | $84,000 |
| Operation Kindness | Animals | $82,000 |
| For Oak Cliff | Poverty | $79,000 |
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | Family services | $75,000 |
| United to Learn | Education/youth development | $74,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Poverty | $70,000 |
| T3 Partnership | Education/youth development | $65,000 |
| Bachman Lake Together | Education/youth development | $64,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Education/youth development | $60,000 |
| Wesley-Rankin Community Center | Education/youth development | $60,000 |
| Spay Neuter Network | Animals | $58,000 |
| Park City Tots Inc | Family services | $56,500 |
| Hearts & Bones Rescue | Animals | $53,000 |
| Canine Companions | Animals | $50,000 |
| Childcare Group | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Dallas Afterschool | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Holy Cross Ministries | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Park City Community Foundation | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Teach for America - Dallas-Fort Worth | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Texas 2036 | Public policy | $50,000 |
| Unt Dallas | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Urban Teachers DFW | Education/youth development | $50,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Education | $50,000 |
| The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Family services | $46,000 |
| Scholarshot | Education/youth development | $45,000 |
| Sos Outreach | Education/youth development | $40,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Education/youth development | $35,000 |
| Gems Camp | Education/youth development | $30,000 |
| Ilooklikelove Inc | Family services | $30,000 |
| Education Pioneers Inc | Education | $30,000 |
| Catch Up & Read | Education/youth development | $30,000 |
| Sustained Leaders | Education | $25,000 |
| Education Is Freedom | Education/youth development | $25,000 |
| Little P Project | Health | $15,000 |
| Senior Pet Assistance Network | Animals | $15,000 |
| Summit Community Gardenseats | Preservation | $11,000 |
| Park City Schools Mountain Bike Team | Youth development | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- J Timothy Byrne
- Melanie Byrne
- Jordan Byrne Brainerd
- Heather Byrne Koopman
Questions people ask
Does Byrne Family Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Byrne Family Foundation Trust give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 97 grants, with a typical grant of $7,807.
Who runs Byrne Family Foundation Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists J Timothy Byrne (Trustee), Melanie Byrne (Trustee), Jordan Byrne Brainerd (Trustee) and Heather Byrne Koopman (Trustee).
What does Byrne Family Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and human services.