The Addy Foundation
Accepts applications
The Addy Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $23.2 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $55,750 and the largest $7.2 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$23.2 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$55,750
- Largest grant$7.2 million
- Assets$121 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12.2 million the year before.
64% of its 2025 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 | $13.2 million | 76 | $93.4 million |
| 2024 | $12.2 million | 94 | $115 million |
| 2025 | $23.2 million | 88 | $121 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ben Leal 3232 McKinney Ave Suite 1500, Dallas, TX 75204 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 303-4900 |
| What to submit | The instructions for a grant proposal of the addy foundation include the following: (a) name, address, and taxpayer identification number of grantee. (b) what amounts and dates of distribution are requested by the grantee. (c) an agreement by the grantee to use the grant funds only for the purposes for which the grant was made, to provide periodic written reports concerning the use of grant funds, to require a final written report and an accounting of how grant funds were used, and to acknowledge the authority of the addy foundation to withhold and/or recover grant funds in case these funds are, or appear to be, misused. |
| Deadlines | Quarterly submission deadlines are as follows: february 1, may 1, august 1 and november 1 |
| Restrictions | The addy foundation as part of the grant or distribution will require periodic written reports, not less frequently than annually, describing how the grant or distribution has been used. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Addy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 79 | $20.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.0 million |
| North Dakota | 1 | $1.0 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200,000 |
| New York | 2 | $175,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $30,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,092 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas Public Broadcasting Inc | Civic/community engagement | $7.2 million |
| SPCA | Social services | $5.0 million |
| The Better Angels Society | Social services | $1.0 million |
| Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation | Education | $1.0 million |
| Southern Methodist University | Education | $700,000 |
| United to Learn | Education | $531,633 |
| Perot Museum of Nature & Science | Education | $500,000 |
| The Storehouse of Collin County | Social services | $500,000 |
| Crossroads Community Services | Social services | $500,000 |
| Friends of Katy Trail | Civic/community engagement | $500,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Greater Dallas | Culture | $500,000 |
| Princeton University | Education | $500,000 |
| Metrocrest Services Inc | Social services | $300,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Inc | Social services | $300,000 |
| Barack Obama Foundation | Civic/community engagement | $200,000 |
| Housing Forward | Social services | $200,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Texas | Health | $200,000 |
| Volunteers of America - Home Repair | Civic/community engagement | $200,000 |
| Community Does It | Health | $165,000 |
| Teach for America | Education | $135,000 |
| Npower | Education | $125,000 |
| Dallas Eviction Project | Social services | $115,000 |
| Dallas After School | Education | $100,104 |
| Bachman Lake Together | Education | $100,000 |
| Deep Vellum Publishing | Culture | $100,000 |
| Lone Star Justice Alliance | Civic/community engagement | $100,000 |
| Nexus Recovery Center | Social services | $100,000 |
| Texas Discovery Gardens | Civic/community engagement | $100,000 |
| Young Leaders Strong City | Civic/community engagement | $85,000 |
| All Star Projects | Civic/community engagement | $80,000 |
| Audubon Dallas | Civic/community engagement | $80,000 |
| For Oak Cliff | Culture | $75,000 |
| Impact Ventures Accelerator | Education | $75,000 |
| Retina Foundation of the Southwest | Health | $75,000 |
| Aurora Dallas | Culture | $73,000 |
| The Concilio | Social services | $70,000 |
| Incarnation Place | Civic/community engagement | $70,000 |
| Dallas Education Foundation | Education | $69,288 |
| YOUTH180 Inc | Social services | $68,000 |
| Wesley-Rankin Community Center | Social services | $65,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William M Addy
- Lydia B Addy
- Benjamin J Leal
- Sarah Scholl
Questions people ask
Does The Addy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Quarterly submission deadlines are as follows: february 1, may 1, august 1 and november 1.
How much does The Addy Foundation give?
$23.2 million in tax year 2025, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $55,750.
Who runs The Addy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William M Addy (Director, Vice President, Secretary,), Lydia B Addy (Director, Vice President), Benjamin J Leal (Director, President, Treasurer) and Sarah Scholl (Secretary).
What does The Addy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, human services and education.