Nec Foundation of Americas
Preselected recipients only
Nec Foundation of Americas is a private foundation in Irving, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $538,010 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$538,010
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12.1 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was down from $540,000 the year before.
91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $655,000 | 5 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 7 | $12.1 million |
| 2024 | $538,010 | 34 | $12.1 million |
How to apply
Nec Foundation of Americas 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 Nec Foundation of Americas funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $465,010 |
| California | 5 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FC Dallas Foundation | Education | $150,000 |
| Ut Dallas | Education | $100,000 |
| Young Womens Prepartory Nettwork | Education | $50,000 |
| Catch Up and Read | Education | $40,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $33,830 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Education | $25,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cancer Found | Research | $22,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cancer Found | Charity | $18,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cancer Foung | Charity | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $9,180 |
| Placer Advanced Robotics | Education | $1,000 |
| Tulgey Wood | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Dallas | Charity | $1,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hosp Closer to | Charity | $1,000 |
| Burning Bush Moments | Charity | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Charity | $1,000 |
| Ach Child and Family Services | Charity | $1,000 |
| Empathyhq Alliance | Charity | $1,000 |
| Glass Half Full | Charity | $1,000 |
| Warriors for African Wildlife | Charity | $1,000 |
| Remember Betty | Charity | $1,000 |
| Stage 62 | Charity | $1,000 |
| Lil Warriors | Charity | $1,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Charity | $1,000 |
| Alzheimers Assoc | Charity | $1,000 |
| Food Lifeline | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friends of Fonta Flora State Trail | Charity | $1,000 |
| Door of Hope | Charity | $1,000 |
| Hispanic Womens Network of TX | Charity | $1,000 |
| Sankra Eye Foundation USA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Down Syndrome Guild of Dalls | Charity | $1,000 |
| Issaquh Schools Foundation | Education | $1,000 |
| Caritas of Waco | Charity | $1,000 |
| Year Up Inc | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deon Retemeyer
- John Dow
- Chris Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Nec Foundation of Americas accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nec Foundation of Americas give?
$538,010 in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Nec Foundation of Americas?
Its 2024 filing lists Deon Retemeyer (Secretary), John Dow (Treasurer) and Chris Jackson (Director).
What does Nec Foundation of Americas fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.