Mike A Myers Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mike A Myers Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $908,100 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $15,600 and the largest $250,000. 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$908,100
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$15,600
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2024 was up from $201,065 the year before.
78% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $653,965 | 39 | $12.4 million |
| 2023 | $201,065 | 18 | $12.4 million |
| 2024 | $908,100 | 23 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
Mike A Myers 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 Mike A Myers Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 20 | $767,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Advocacy Projects | Texas advocacy project empowers survivors through free legal services and access to the justice system, and advances prevention through public outreach and education. (pledge 1/4) | $250,000 |
| Texas Interscholastic League Fund | Tilf scholarship | $118,000 |
| Cato Institute | Project sphere education initiative-promotes american public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peaceful international relations | $100,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Social benefit organization that distributes donated, purchased and prepared foods through a network of nearly 1,000 feeding programs and 400 partner agencies in 13 north texas counties | $100,000 |
| Childcare Group | Provides child care, early childhood developement and educational services outside the home for low income families | $75,000 |
| All Stars Project | Helps provide better education and personal developement to those in underprivileged communities. | $50,000 |
| Lumin Education | Unique education experience for children and parents | $25,000 |
| No Hungry Children | Provides meals to underprivileged students | $25,000 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | Jhg texas fund for nursing scholarships- jhg tutoring and academic support center | $20,000 |
| JHG Texas Fund for Nursing Scholarships | Help the sick, the poor and the needy in the community - no cost medical help (pledge 2 of 5) | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster response relief | $20,000 |
| Global Service Network | Nonprofit focused on delivering christian doctrine to various places of interest | $15,600 |
| The Dallas Morning News Charities | Helps provide meals to children who would otherwise not have food | $15,000 |
| Dallas Bar Association-Csf | Provides scholarships to underprivileged students | $10,500 |
| Educational Opportunities | Provides scholarships to underprivileged students | $10,000 |
| Cafe Momentum | Cafe momentum's mission is to transform young lives by equipping our community's justice-involved youth with life skills, education and employment opportunities to help them achieve their full potential | $10,000 |
| Center for Brain Health | Focuses exclusively on brain health that combines brain research with clinical interventions | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Works to sdress issues of addiction, homelessness and poverty across north texas | $10,000 |
| Texas Appleseed | Texas appleseed promotes social, economic, and racial justice for all texans by leveraging the skills and resources of volunteer lawyers, other professionals, and community partners to identify practical solutions to difficult, systemic problems | $8,000 |
| Senior Source | Provides resources to enhance the quality of life of older adults in dallas | $5,000 |
| Wesley Rankin Community Center | Hattie's luncheon sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Park & Community Center | The mission of jubilee park & community center is to be a catalyst for comprehensive community revitalization and enrichment in southeast dallas | $3,000 |
| Southern Texas Pga Foundation | John & ginny termeer memorial scholarship fund- supports young golf students | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mike A Myers
- Nancy Turley
- Joe Pipes
- Amanda S Myers
- Larry Temple
- Sammye Myers
- Lynnette Mafrige
- Michael Meadows
Questions people ask
Does Mike A Myers Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mike A Myers Foundation give?
$908,100 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $15,600.
Who runs Mike A Myers Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mike A Myers (Chairman), Nancy Turley (Secretary), Joe Pipes (Treasurer) and Amanda S Myers (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Mike A Myers Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.