Dickson-Allen Foundation
Accepts applications
Dickson-Allen Foundation is a private foundation in Hallettsville, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.0 million in 114 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $785,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.0 million
- Number of grants114
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$785,000
- Assets$152 million
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.2 million the year before.
28% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.1 million | 95 | $112 million |
| 2022 | $3.8 million | 95 | $110 million |
| 2023 | $4.2 million | 100 | $131 million |
| 2024 | $5.0 million | 114 | $152 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dickson-Allen Foundation PO Box 406, Hallettsville, TX 77964 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (361) 798-2531 |
| What to submit | 1. Name, mailing address, and telephone number of the organization. 2. Description of the organization's purpose and activities in general. 3. Amount requested and explanation, in detail, how it will be used. 4. Statement as to whether the applicant is organized as a nonprofit organization under state law. 5. Photocopy of a ruling or determination letter from the internal revenue service. 6. If available, attach a copy of the organization's proposed budget for the year in which the funds are to be used. 7. If this grant will be a substantial and material part of the total budget, attach a copy of the latest information return filed with the internal revenue service. 8. Statement as to whether the applicant is controlled by, related to, connected with, or sponsored by another organization, and if so, identify the organization and explain the relationship. 9. List the name, address, and title of members of the applicant's governing board, and name of each person to contact. |
| Deadlines | Dickson-allen foundation's annual meeting is held in october or november of each calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Most grants approved are for educational, medical research, and medical facility purposes. However, to the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other purposes. |
What Dickson-Allen Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 112 | $5.0 million |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Exosition Association | Facility improvements | $785,000 |
| Lavaca Medical Center | Equipment purchase | $365,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Unrestricted operating funds | $310,000 |
| The Witte Museum | Unrestricted operating funds | $200,000 |
| The Victoria College Foundation | Student scholarships | $191,000 |
| Lavaca County Ems | Unrestricted operating funds | $150,000 |
| Lavaca County Senior Citizens | Unrestricted operating funds | $150,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | Olive research | $140,000 |
| Trinity University | Unrestricted operating funds | $130,000 |
| The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted operating funds | $125,000 |
| Hallettsville Isd | Avid program | $100,000 |
| K4 Enterprises | Unrestricted operating funds | $100,000 |
| Appelt's Hill Gun Club | Facility improvements | $93,880 |
| St Mary's Hall | Unrestricted operating funds | $85,000 |
| Sheridan Community Center | Facility improvements | $75,000 |
| Yoakum Ems | Equipment purchase | $71,680 |
| Lavaca Exposition Association | Unrestricted operating funds | $68,850 |
| The Safe House Church Inc | Building construction | $68,000 |
| Shiner Isd | Equipment purchase | $65,000 |
| Lavaca Historical Museum | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Morgan's Wonderland | Unrestricted operating funds | $50,000 |
| Shiner Catholic School | Facility improvements | $50,000 |
| Texas A&m University School of Veterinary Medicine & College of Artscience | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Texas Tech School of Veterinary Medicine | Student scholarships | $50,000 |
| Lucie's Project | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| Native Prairies Association of Texas | Unrestricted operating funds | $40,000 |
| The Vine School | Facility improvements | $40,000 |
| Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department | Equipment purchase | $39,500 |
| Hospice of South Texas | Equipment purchase | $39,300 |
| Lavaca Assistance Ministry Body | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Society | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| South Texas Children's Home | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| Texas Barnstorming Museum | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| Turtle Wing Foundation | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| University of Texas-San Antonio College of Sciences | Unrestricted operating funds | $35,000 |
| Shiner Green Dickson Park | Equipment purchase | $33,000 |
| Foster Parents of Victoria | Unrestricted operating funds | $30,000 |
| Moulton Little League | Facility improvements | $30,000 |
| Navidad Valley Senior Connections | Unrestricted operating funds | $30,000 |
| Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center Inc | Unrestricted operating funds | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dunham F Jewett
- Jessie L Allen
- Curtis T Vaughan III
- Anna Allen Johnson
- Lucas W Allen
Questions people ask
Does Dickson-Allen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Dickson-allen foundation's annual meeting is held in october or november of each calendar year.
How much does Dickson-Allen Foundation give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2024, across 114 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dickson-Allen Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dunham F Jewett (Trustee), Jessie L Allen (Trustee), Curtis T Vaughan III (Trustee) and Anna Allen Johnson (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dickson-Allen Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.