Once Upon A Time Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Once Upon A Time Foundation is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10.7 million in 1,039 grants; the typical grant was $350 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$10.7 million
- Number of grants1,039
- Typical grant$350
- Largest grant$2.5 million
- Assets$277 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.7 million the year before.
69% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17.7 million | 335 | $270 million |
| 2024 | $10.7 million | 1,039 | $277 million |
How to apply
Once Upon A Time 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Once Upon A Time Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 34 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $62,194 in 14 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 739 | $5.9 million |
| North Carolina | 20 | $737,692 |
| District of Columbia | 14 | $576,942 |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $491,624 |
| Colorado | 8 | $449,468 |
| New York | 23 | $437,573 |
| Massachusetts | 24 | $428,706 |
| Virginia | 12 | $306,317 |
| Maryland | 12 | $238,932 |
| Wisconsin | 31 | $175,912 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | General support | $2.5 million |
| Fort Worth Zoo | General support | $1.0 million |
| University of Colorado | General support | $410,949 |
| Children's National Research Institute | General support | $366,667 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | General support | $320,000 |
| Texas Health Resources (Harris Methodist Foundation) | General support | $275,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General support | $250,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General support | $250,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General support | $225,000 |
| Texas Children's Hospital | General support | $200,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable | General support | $200,000 |
| The Genesis Foundation | General support | $155,000 |
| Duke University | General support | $151,227 |
| Vanguard Charitable | General support | $150,000 |
| Children's National Research Institute | General support | $133,760 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | General support | $125,000 |
| Kinderplatz of Fine Arts | General support | $103,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | General support | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | General support | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth | General support | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Northern Virginia | General support | $100,000 |
| Tri-Cities Food Bank | General support | $100,000 |
| Ut Southwestern Medical Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Columbia University | General support | $94,000 |
| Texas Christian University | General support | $90,777 |
| The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | General support | $86,779 |
| Boston University | General support | $85,000 |
| Fort Worth Fire Department | General support | $80,300 |
| Texas Christian University | General support | $79,740 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General support | $71,495 |
| Marquette University | General support | $71,460 |
| New York University | General support | $69,800 |
| American University | General support | $66,500 |
| University of Texas - Austin | General support | $63,000 |
| McLean Hospital | General support | $60,000 |
| University of Arkansas | General support | $55,800 |
| Washington University in St Louis | General support | $55,800 |
| The Gold Standard Foundation | General support | $50,006 |
| The Gold Standard Foundation | General support | $50,004 |
| A Red Circle | General support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patrick W Dunne
- Geoffrey P Raynor
- Paul E Christensen
- Montana Raynor
Questions people ask
Does Once Upon A Time Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Once Upon A Time Foundation give?
$10.7 million in tax year 2024, across 1,039 grants, with a typical grant of $350.
Who runs Once Upon A Time Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patrick W Dunne (Director, President and Treasurer), Geoffrey P Raynor (Director), Paul E Christensen (Director and Secretary) and Montana Raynor (Vice President).
What does Once Upon A Time Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.