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The Boone Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752567121

The Boone Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $7,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $8,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$8,0003$183,980
2024$7,5002$189,358

How to apply

The Boone 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$7,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Crystal Charity Ball
Dallas, TX
Support$5,000
Kershaw's Challenge
Dallas, TX
Support$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Boone Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Boone Foundation give?

$7,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs The Boone Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas K Boone (President) and Cordelia F Boone (Vice President).

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