Hegi Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Hegi Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $300,400 in 39 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$300,400
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2025 was up from $272,485 the year before.
51% of its 2025 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 | $258,105 | 29 | $3.7 million |
| 2024 | $272,485 | 31 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $300,400 | 39 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Frederick B Hegi Jr 750 North St Paul Suite 1000, Dallas, TX 75201 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 850-9819, fredhegi@wingatepartners.com |
| What to submit | Written request including how funds will be used |
What Hegi Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 36 | $292,900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Charity Ball | Programs benefiting children and children's charities | $60,000 |
| The Senior Source | Programs for the elderly | $25,000 |
| Dallas Womens Club | Programs to enhance the lives of others in our local communities | $16,600 |
| Southern Methodist University | Educational programs, athletic programs, scholarships, community needs | $16,550 |
| At&t Performing Arts Center | Art programs, community programs, live productions, support for artists | $15,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas | Programs to help people with barries to employment recognize and reach their full potential | $15,000 |
| Kershaw's Challenge | Programs for at-risk children and neighborhoods | $15,000 |
| Pi Phi Style Show | Reading programs, scholorship fund, community involvement | $15,000 |
| The Dallas Foundation | Support local organizations for early learning, maternal health and family stability | $15,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Advancing and supporting the values of freedom, opportunity, accountability, compassion | $10,000 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | Enhance eduction programs and support for the community | $10,000 |
| Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf of Dallas | Mental health services, parenting community support. | $10,000 |
| American Humane Society | Programs for abused and homeless pets | $6,000 |
| The Stewpot Alliance | Serving unhoused and at-risk people in dallas | $5,500 |
| Act Justice | Neighborhood safety programs, bringing peace to areas tormented by crime | $5,000 |
| Chik Lit | Provide urgent needs of abused and neglected children in dallas county | $5,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center | Youth and community programs | $5,000 |
| Hadley Hanna Funderal Reception and Memorial Fund | Funeral expenses for victim of camp mystic texas flood disaster | $5,000 |
| Mbank Athletics | Batting cage project | $5,000 |
| Revive Texas Ministries | Reaching college students for christ | $5,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | Building a sustainable funding source for innovative research, best-in-class medical education, highest standard of care | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Programs for the homeless, rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| La Fiestade Las Seis Banderas | Education of children in multiple capacities including arts ans sciences | $4,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum | Enriching and preserving the beauty of the community | $3,500 |
| Equest Women's Auxillary | Programs supporting the human/horse connection | $2,500 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | Safe communities for abused women | $2,500 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Leader in creating a world without blood cancer | $2,500 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Research, new technology, school of business, scholarships | $2,000 |
| 29 Acres | Programs supporting people with autism | $1,500 |
| Camp John Marc | Camp programs for youth | $1,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | Exhibits and community programs | $1,000 |
| Saint Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church | Church and community programs for all | $1,000 |
| USA Junior Women's National Handball Team | Support national team athletes and training programs | $1,000 |
| Ut Southwestern | Offer resources to help patients prepare for their visit, assist while they are in the hospital or clinic, support after discharge | $1,000 |
| Classen Montessori School | Scholarship fund | $500 |
| DWC Foundation | Scholarship fund | $500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Community programs for families | $500 |
| Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation | Community support and outreach | $500 |
| Moody Family YMCA | Youth programs and daycare | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick B Hegi Jr
- Margie A Hegi
- Louise Backa
- Peter B Hegi
- Brian F Hegi
Questions people ask
Does Hegi Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Hegi Family Foundation give?
$300,400 in tax year 2025, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hegi Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick B Hegi Jr (President), Margie A Hegi (Vice President), Louise Backa (Secr/Treas) and Peter B Hegi (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Hegi Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and community development.