Mentormore Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mentormore Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,547 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,014 and the largest $15,000. 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$112,547
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,014
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2024 was down from $128,865 the year before.
15% of its 2024 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 | $128,865 | 42 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $112,547 | 40 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Mentormore 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 Mentormore Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 6 | $39,358 |
| Texas | 18 | $33,646 |
| Colorado | 3 | $16,020 |
| California | 6 | $15,649 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,579 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,045 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bravo Vailorg | General contribution | $15,000 |
| New Israeli Fund | General contribution | $15,000 |
| American Technion Society | General contribution | $10,300 |
| Ayn Rand Institute | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Dallas Urban Debate Alliance | General contribution | $10,000 |
| The Hebrew Reali School in Haifa | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Legacy Senior Communities Foundation | General contribution | $3,000 |
| The Jewish Federation - Dallas | General contribution | $2,487 |
| Dallas Museum of Art | General contribution | $2,480 |
| Kahn Academy | General contribution | $2,082 |
| Center for Independent Thought | General contribution | $2,060 |
| The Cato Institute | General contribution | $2,045 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General contribution | $2,029 |
| Friends of Northaven Trail | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Ludwig von Mises Institute for Austrian Economics | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Jewish Community Center (JCC) | General contribution | $2,000 |
| University of Texas - College of Natural Sciences | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Wikimedia-Wikipedia Foundation | General contribution | $1,052 |
| All Stars Project | General contribution | $1,029 |
| Shatterproof - Team Zack | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Literacy Achieves Dallas | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Mapsorg | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Vail Valley Foundation | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Kera | General contribution | $1,000 |
| Bishop Lynch | General contribution | $600 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General contribution | $525 |
| The Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | General contribution | $520 |
| Travis Manion Foundation | General contribution | $519 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General contribution | $515 |
| Vail Mountain Rescue Group | General contribution | $500 |
| American Red Cross | General contribution | $500 |
| Mad in America Foundation | General contribution | $500 |
| Discover Dallas Fund | General contribution | $500 |
| For the Love of the Lake | General contribution | $300 |
| SPCA | General contribution | $300 |
| Ntpga Junior Golf Foundation | General contribution | $250 |
| We Speak the Truth Foundation | General contribution | $250 |
| Salvation Army | General contribution | $104 |
| Texas State Troopers Assoc | General contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Avery More
- Jerralyn R Smith
Questions people ask
Does Mentormore Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mentormore Foundation give?
$112,547 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,014.
Who runs Mentormore Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Avery More (Director) and Jerralyn R Smith (Director).
What does Mentormore Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.