Dawson Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dawson Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $127,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$127,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $129,500 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $132,000 | 10 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $129,500 | 7 | $1.9 million |
| 2025 | $127,000 | 5 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Dawson Family Foundation 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $127,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights School Foundation | Program support | $50,000 |
| Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas | Program support | $25,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| The Charity Ball Association | Program support | $25,000 |
| Arise Africa Inc | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Berkley V Dawson
- Bonita J Dawson
- Sybil J Westmoreland
- Jennie D Hart
Questions people ask
Does Dawson Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dawson Family Foundation give?
$127,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Dawson Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Berkley V Dawson (Chairman of the Board), Bonita J Dawson (Vice President), Sybil J Westmoreland (Secretary/Treasurer) and Jennie D Hart (Director).