Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation
Accepts applications
Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation is a private foundation in Abilene, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 1 grant; the typical grant was $2.1 million and the largest $2.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$2.1 million
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$41.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
0% of its 2024 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 | $1.8 million | 1 | $39.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 1 | $41.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kirk Thaxton PO Box 701, Abilene, TX 79604-0701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 627-7100 |
| What to submit | In writing by letter describing the request and purpose of the funds requested. |
| Restrictions | There will be no grants to individuals. |
What Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1 | $2.1 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Abilene | General operations | $2.1 million |
Officers and trustees
- Kade L Matthews
- Jospeh E Canon
- Kirk Thaxton
- Meredith Nicholson
- Watt Matthews
Questions people ask
Does Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $2.1 million.
Who runs Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kade L Matthews (President), Jospeh E Canon (Exec. Vice President), Kirk Thaxton (Secretary/Treasurer) and Meredith Nicholson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Dodge Jones Legacy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.