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The DGBB Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752707012

The DGBB Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $250,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $235,000. 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 up from $239,500 the year before.

33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$239,5004$5.2 million
2024$250,0003$5.4 million

How to apply

The DGBB 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

What The DGBB Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$250,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
St Marks School of Texas
Dallas, TX
Towards the new field house$235,000
Dallas Museum of Art
Dallas, TX
Towards the Dallas Art Fair Acquisition Fund$7,500
North Texas Food Bank
Plano, TX
Towards the Park Cities Club food drive campaign$7,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The DGBB Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The DGBB Foundation give?

$250,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs The DGBB Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists David G Rogers (Trustee) and Mary B Rhoades (Trustee).

What does The DGBB Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.

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