Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 56 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$55.0 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
32% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 50 | $53.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 56 | $55.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America - Kelly Garlock 901 Main St FL 16, Dallas, TX 75202-3738 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 209-2396, tx.philanthropic@bofa.com |
| What to submit | Online application and additional information available at GO TO www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants/ |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | Arts, Culture, & Humanities; Education; Health; Human Services; Medical Research; Youth Development / Preference for Dallas County and North Texas surrounding counties |
What Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 52 | $2.1 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | Support research award | $250,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Retinal research & center | $200,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | Support free first | $100,000 |
| Akiba Yavneh Academy of Dallas | Ma'alot special needs | $90,000 |
| Dallas Children's Theater Inc | Sensory-friendly program | $75,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Dallas | Performing arts space | $70,000 |
| Notre Dame of Dallas Schools Inc | Support vocational training | $70,000 |
| The Dallas Opera | Support 'the little prince' | $70,000 |
| Shakespeare Festival of Dallas | Support educational | $60,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Inc | Support education programs | $60,000 |
| Be the Difference Foundation | Ovarian cancer research | $50,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Support smu meadows museum | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas | Ashford rise school of | $50,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Community engagement, | $50,000 |
| Wipe Out Kids Cancer Inc | For pediatric cancer | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Dallas Inc | Support special needs | $50,000 |
| Foundation for the Callier Center | Support hope | $50,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Inc | Support community | $50,000 |
| Unthsc Foundation | Novel heart attack | $40,000 |
| Premier Lone Star Wind Orchestra | Youth education & | $35,000 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Open stages & backstage | $35,000 |
| Southwest Transplant Alliance Inc | Support pancreatic cancer | $30,000 |
| Dallas Black Dance Theatre | Support espresso nutcracker | $30,000 |
| Osteosarcoma Institute | Support osteosarcoma | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | North texas research - | $25,000 |
| American Heart Association Inc | Assisting in continuing | $25,000 |
| My Possibilities | Disabled youth career | $25,000 |
| Booker T Washington High School for Arts | Support student enrichment | $25,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Support project discovery | $25,000 |
| Autistic Treatment Center Inc | Aba therapy clinic support | $25,000 |
| Big Thought | Support creative solutions | $25,000 |
| Envision Dallas | Early childhood education | $25,000 |
| Greater Dallas Choral Society | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| University of North Texas Foundation | Support unt art people | $20,000 |
| Avant Chamber Ballet | Dance education & outreach | $20,000 |
| Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra | Music capacity building in | $20,000 |
| Texas Cellos | Support youth arts | $20,000 |
| Titas (TX Int'l Theatrical Arts Society) | Support future/unbound | $18,000 |
| Ennis Public Theatre | Support young artist | $15,000 |
| It's A Sensory World Inc | Sensory-based/therapeutic | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Leonard A Epstein
Questions people ask
Does Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Co-Trustee) and Leonard A Epstein (Co-Trustee).
What does Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and science and research.