Dirk Nowitzki Foundation
Accepts applications
Dirk Nowitzki Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $145,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$145,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$852,094
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $283,500 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 | $283,500 | 10 | $618,995 |
| 2024 | $145,000 | 4 | $852,094 |
How to apply
| Contact | Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Attn Lisa 5949 Sherry Lane Ste 920, Dallas, TX 75225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 658-7186 |
| What to submit | Grant application found on the foundation website your name: email: organization name: address: city: state: zip code: phone number: organization's board chairman: organization's president: organization's executive director: organization's mission: programming emphasis: project: project description: why is your project important? Total amount requested for the project? |
| Deadlines | Submissions must be postmarked by september 30 of each year. |
| Restrictions | The dirk nowitzki foundation does not fund the same organization twice in the same calendar year and does not give multi-year grant. Nor does it allocate grant funds for salaries or travel costs or to: - state, provincial or federal agencies - religious programs or programs based within a religious institution - schools, colleges or university programs or administrations - individuals (including scholarships), whether or not requested by a qualified organization - political campaigns |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $145,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Tennis Association | General fund: support team nowitzki | $100,000 |
| The Family Place | General fund | $25,000 |
| Celebrity Games for Charity | General fund | $15,000 |
| Booker T Washington High School- Performing Arts | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Helga Nowitzki
- Holger Geschwindner
- Lisa Tyner
- Kim Bohuny
- Jessica Nowitzki
- Silke Nowitzki
Questions people ask
Does Dirk Nowitzki Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Submissions must be postmarked by september 30 of each year..
How much does Dirk Nowitzki Foundation give?
$145,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Dirk Nowitzki Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Helga Nowitzki (Vice-President), Holger Geschwindner (Secretary), Lisa Tyner (Treasurer) and Kim Bohuny (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.