Leland Fikes Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $8.2 million in 84 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$8.2 million
- Number of grants84
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$159 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $7.0 million the year before.
30% 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 | $7.0 million | 77 | $161 million |
| 2024 | $8.2 million | 84 | $159 million |
How to apply
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Leland Fikes Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 55 | $5.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 6 | $930,000 |
| California | 4 | $175,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Neuro hifu | $1.0 million |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Resolute: the fight for abortion equity | $600,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | Capital campaign | $600,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Comprehensive campaign | $400,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club Inc | Capital grant to purchase 1421 n. Peak st., dallas, tx 75204 | $250,000 |
| Parkland Foundation | Expansion of family planning services at parkland health | $250,000 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education Fund | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc | General support for the resilient democracy hub | $150,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | Maximizing benefits for economic mobility | $150,000 |
| Truth Pregnancy Resource Center | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry Inc | "building a house of hope" capital campaign | $150,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Hihr pi: robert orchard - development of a robust human norovirus culture system | $125,000 |
| Abide Women's Health Services Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Texas | General suport | $100,000 |
| Alliance for Justice | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Center for Public Policy Priorities | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | General support for us program | $100,000 |
| Dallas County Mental Health & Mental Retardation Center | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Housing Forward | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General operating support | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General operating support | $100,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry Inc | "building a house of hope" capital campaign | $100,000 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center for Justice Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | General support for heartland fund | $100,000 |
| New Venture Fund | General support for trusted election fund | $90,000 |
| Avow Foundation for Abortion Access Inc | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Wholly Informed Sex Ed | General operating support | $75,000 |
| Abortion Care Network | Keep our clinics fund | $50,000 |
| Alliance for Youth Organizing | General support for move texas civic fund | $50,000 |
| Black Mamas Matter Alliance Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Bridge Steps | General operating support | $50,000 |
| BVM Capacity Building Institute Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Child Protective Services Community Partners Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Citysquare | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Does It | General support | $50,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | General operating support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amy L Fikes
- Lee Fikes
- Catherine F Lavie
- Brendan J Fikes
- Lauren Blitzer
Questions people ask
Does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc give?
$8.2 million in tax year 2024, across 84 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Leland Fikes Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amy L Fikes (President), Lee Fikes (Treasurer), Catherine F Lavie (Vice President) and Brendan J Fikes (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.