Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $558,220 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $118,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$558,220
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$118,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $479,512 the year before.
55% 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 | $479,512 | 38 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $558,220 | 42 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 21 | $314,540 |
| Kansas | 4 | $67,380 |
| Missouri | 3 | $60,000 |
| New York | 3 | $31,800 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 3 | $21,980 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $360 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple Emanu-El | General contribution | $118,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas | General contribution | $60,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Umkc Foundation | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Kansas City | General contribution | $50,000 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS (Commit Partnership) | General contribution | $50,000 |
| Center for Growing Talent (Pma) | General contribution | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Hadassah | General contribution | $20,000 |
| Naval Postgraduate School Foundation Inc | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Nasher Sculpture Center | General contribution | $13,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Maddie's Mission Foundation | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum | General contribution | $8,600 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | General contribution | $7,200 |
| Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum | General contribution | $5,700 |
| Montage Health Foundation | General contribution | $5,180 |
| First Call Alcohol Drug Prevention & Recovery | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Pembroke Hill School | General contribution | $5,000 |
| City Year | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Defense of Democracies | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | General contribution | $2,500 |
| National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Dallas | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League (Adl) | General contribution | $1,800 |
| Pacific Repertory Theatre | General contribution | $1,800 |
| Friends of Duvdevan | General contribution | $1,800 |
| Highland Park Police Department | General contribution | $1,620 |
| Preston Trail Golf Club (Scholarship Fund) | General contribution | $500 |
| Friends of Solar Prep | General contribution | $500 |
| Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center | General contribution | $500 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas | General contribution | $360 |
| Sun Devil Club (Asu) | General contribution | $360 |
| Ut Southwestern | General contribution | $180 |
| Dallas Foundation | General contribution | $180 |
| Uthealth Houston | General contribution | $180 |
| Highland Park Education Foundation | General contribution | $180 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | General contribution | $180 |
| Midwest Center for Holocaust Education Inc | General contribution | $180 |
| Texas Woman's University (Twu) Foundation | General contribution | $180 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General contribution | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Jay A Pack
- Ruth A Pack
- Brian M Lidji
- Lucille Schanzer
Questions people ask
Does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation give?
$558,220 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jay A Pack (Director), Ruth A Pack (Director), Brian M Lidji (Director) and Lucille Schanzer (Officer).
What does Jay and Ruth Pack Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, community development and youth programs.