Hillcrest Foundation
Accepts applications
Hillcrest Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.0 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$8.0 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$181 million
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.2 million the year before.
95% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.2 million | 98 | $159 million |
| 2023 | $7.2 million | 62 | $176 million |
| 2024 | $8.0 million | 84 | $181 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of American Philanthropic Solu 901 Main St 16th Floor, Dallas, TX 75202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 209-2396, tx.philanthropic@bofa.com |
| What to submit | Apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants. Required information includes stating history and general purpose of organization with a copy of internal revenue service exemption. |
| Deadlines | February 28, july 31, and november 30. |
| Restrictions | Organizations must be located in the state of Texas and the purpose of the grant must be for relief of poverty or furtherance of education or health. |
What Hillcrest Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 83 | $7.9 million |
| Kansas | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | New dallas pediatric hospital campus | $500,000 |
| Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation Inc | Women's and children's services: schenkel tower 3rd floor transformation, labor and delivery unit at methodist dallas medical center | $500,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Richland health center at dallas college: expanding healthcare access in dallas county | $500,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University | Collins learning center renovations | $400,000 |
| Cityscape Schools Inc | Security enhancement for cityscape schools | $250,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Humanitarian grant - to be distributed to qualifying organizations | $250,000 |
| St Philip's School & Community Center | Moody performing & fine arts pavilion | $250,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Southern sector dreamlab for girl scouts | $200,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Inc | Now and forever campaign | $200,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature and Science | Perot museum children's museum transformation | $200,000 |
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity Inc | Purchase box truck, construction supplies and/or purchase of main office building | $150,000 |
| Food Foundation DBA Hunger Busters | Phase one of capital campaign to build community space to feed 4x more children | $150,000 |
| Healing Hands Ministries Inc | Hhm health program expansion via a mobile pediatric clinic | $150,000 |
| My Possibilities | Cafe renovation to support the aging hipster program at my possibilities | $150,000 |
| Rockwall County Helping Hands | Rockwall county helping hands one capital campaign | $150,000 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc | Cristo rey dallas corporate work study project (cwsp) | $140,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Dream beyond: cafe momentum flagship | $125,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | The stewpot acquisition of citysquare's opportunity center | $125,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministries Inc | Providing life-long housing and day programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities | $100,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club Inc | Dallas 24 hour club campus expansion | $100,000 |
| Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd of Dallas | Fit for our future - security initiative | $100,000 |
| Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders | Hearing opportunities for pediatric equity (hope) project | $100,000 |
| Friends of Sky Ranch Inc | Fellows housing | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Dallas Inc | Security upgrades for ronald mcdonald house of dallas | $100,000 |
| Texas Womans University Foundation | Purchase of high-fidelity simulation mannequins for nursing education at twu dallas | $100,000 |
| The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology | Building for the future: the center's capital needs: security improvements | $100,000 |
| The Men of Nehemiah Inc | Building futures expansion project | $100,000 |
| Ability Connection Texas | Purchase of a wheelchair-accessible vehicle for member transportation | $90,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Mobile career exploration trailer - career connected learning in dallas isd to build a bridge to economic mobility | $90,000 |
| Frontiers of Flight Museum Inc | Hillcrest foundation and frontiers of flight classroom renovation (hvac) | $75,000 |
| Gaston Christian Center | Gaston christian center - sustaining the future | $75,000 |
| Holy Trinity Catholic School | Replacement of hvac chiller | $75,000 |
| St Philip & St Augustine Catholic Academy | Feed the children | $75,000 |
| The Loop Dallas | The loop dallas: the last two miles | $75,000 |
| The Real Estate Council Community Investors | Mill city minor home repair program | $75,000 |
| Volunteernow | Upgrading volunteernow's donated goods program vehicular fleet | $75,000 |
| Southwest Transplant Alliance Inc | Sta perfusion transport vehicle | $74,000 |
| For the Nations Refugee Outreach | New 15 passenger van for critical services | $65,000 |
| Dallas Foundation - for Oak Cliff | For oak cliff community campus repair and improvements | $60,000 |
| Helping Everyone Reach Outstanding Educational Success (Heroes) | Heroes - infrastructure enhancements for year-round programs for individuals with disabilities | $60,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- WW Caruth III
- D Harold Byrd III
- Sandra Estess
- Timothy R Vaughan
- Alan J Perkins
Questions people ask
Does Hillcrest Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 28, july 31, and november 30.
How much does Hillcrest Foundation give?
$8.0 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Hillcrest Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Corp-Trustee), WW Caruth III (Co-Trustee), D Harold Byrd III (Co-Trustee) and Sandra Estess (Co-Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Hillcrest Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.