Kenneth C English Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth C English Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.0 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1.0 million and the largest $2.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$6.0 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1.0 million
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$80.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $3.8 million | 6 | $57.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 5 | $55.8 million |
| 2025 | $6.0 million | 5 | $80.2 million |
How to apply
Kenneth C English Family 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 Kenneth C English Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $3.5 million |
| Texas | 3 | $2.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence Action Inc | Towards the High Impact School Health Fund | $2.5 million |
| Individual | Multi-year funding to support The Global 100 Scholarship Fund | $1.0 million |
| Evidence Action Inc | Funding for the Safe Water Now Fund | $1.0 million |
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Center | Dr.Multi-year funding to support the Waldenstrom Disease research of Dr. Sheeba Thomas | $1.0 million |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | Multi-year funding to support the Children's Research Institute Endowment | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wanda Gass
- Richard Gass
- F Paul Lecocke
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth C English Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth C English Family Foundation give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1.0 million.
Who runs Kenneth C English Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wanda Gass (President/Dir.), Richard Gass (VP/Treas./Dir.) and F Paul Lecocke (Secretary/Dir.).
What does Kenneth C English Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.