Posey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Posey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $187,500 and the largest $818,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$187,500
- Largest grant$818,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $2.5 million | 10 | $13.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 10 | $11.8 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 10 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Posey Family 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 Posey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Preparatory Network | College scholarship for qualifying graduates of ywpn network schools and general fund | $818,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Programs within the feeding children strategy | $350,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | Support for housing and program expenses for families of jeremiah program austin | $200,000 |
| Literacy Achieves | Early childhood education program and the student services program. | $200,000 |
| Individual | To support early childhood education and tuition assistance program | $200,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas | Community partnership summer experience programming. Community partnership programming. | $175,000 |
| Andy Roddick Foundation | Programs supporting out-of-school programming and caregiver support | $100,000 |
| Design Connect Create | General fund | $100,000 |
| Trinity Episcopal School | Shine program for under-resourced communities in austin, texas. | $75,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | Young strings and young musicians program | $70,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tim Smith
- Dan Ahearn
- Sally Posey
- Jennifer P Ahearn
- Donald Key
Questions people ask
Does Posey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Posey Family Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $187,500.
Who runs Posey Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Tim Smith (President), Dan Ahearn (Director), Sally Posey (Director) and Jennifer P Ahearn (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Posey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.