The Eugene McDermott Foundation
Accepts applications
The Eugene McDermott Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $55.5 million in 140 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $7.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$55.5 million
- Number of grants140
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$7.0 million
- Assets$205 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was down from $60.8 million the year before.
62% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20.5 million | 115 | $266 million |
| 2023 | $60.8 million | 107 | $250 million |
| 2024 | $55.5 million | 140 | $205 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary McDermott Cook 1937 Malone Cliff View, Dallas, TX 75208 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 369-9222 |
| What to submit | No prescribed form required |
What The Eugene McDermott Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 132 | $53.7 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 2 | $550,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Dallas Opera | To help Meet ODonnell Foundation Matching Grant | $7.0 million |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Fnd | For Construction of Park | $5.0 million |
| Health Equity Foundation of Greater | For Operations | $5.0 million |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | For The Future of KERA | $5.0 million |
| Resource Center of Dallas Inc | To Change Landscape ofHealthcare for LGBTQIA | $3.0 million |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas | For Social Innovation Lab & DataCapacity Bldg | $2.0 million |
| Compass School of Texas | For Curriculum Development | $1.5 million |
| Dallas Symphony Orchestra | For Ring Cycle and Operations | $1.0 million |
| Texas Tree Foundation | For Cool Schools | $1.0 million |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | For Liver Disease and Transplant Research | $1.0 million |
| Communities Foundation of Texas | For Texas African American Museum Fund | $1.0 million |
| Georgia OKeeffe Museum | For Capital Campaign | $1.0 million |
| Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights | For Endowment | $1.0 million |
| First Presbyterian Church | For The Stewpots Acquisition of City Square | $1.0 million |
| SPCA of Texas | For Capital Campaign | $1.0 million |
| UTSW and Childrens Health | For New Pediatric Campus | $1.0 million |
| Metrocare Dallas | For General Support | $1.0 million |
| North Texas Food Bank | For Food Purchases | $1.0 million |
| Parkland Health Foundation | For Developmental Child Care for Patients and Staf | $1.0 million |
| Dallas Arboretum and Botanical | For Visitor Education Pavilion | $750,000 |
| Forest Forward | For Restoration of Forest Theater | $750,000 |
| The Dallas Opera | For Operations | $700,000 |
| TACA Inc | For Core Programs | $500,000 |
| The Cedars Union | For Operations | $500,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | For Center for Brain Health | $500,000 |
| Volunteers of America | For The Fran Tynan Empowerment Endowment Programs | $500,000 |
| Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity | For Purchase of Building | $500,000 |
| Josephine Torres Cultural | For The Bataan Center | $500,000 |
| Stanford University | For operations | $500,000 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting | For Matching Grant | $500,000 |
| The Dallas 24 Hour Club | For General Support | $400,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | For Polycraft World Initiative | $355,000 |
| Baylor Scott White | For Endowment | $300,000 |
| American Red Cross - DFW Chapter | For Disaster Relief in Dallas | $250,000 |
| ATT Performing Arts Center | For Programming and Events | $250,000 |
| Big Thought | For General Support | $250,000 |
| Dallas Foundation | For AURORA for Operations | $250,000 |
| Greenspace Dallas | For Operations | $250,000 |
| My Possibilities | For Operations | $250,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association | For Operations | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary McDermott Cook
- J H Cullum Clark
- Patricia Brown
- Sam Self
- Liza Lee
- Joe Hubach
- Grace Cook
Questions people ask
Does The Eugene McDermott Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Eugene McDermott Foundation give?
$55.5 million in tax year 2024, across 140 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Eugene McDermott Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary McDermott Cook (Pres Trustee), J H Cullum Clark (Trustee), Patricia Brown (Assistant Sec) and Sam Self (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Eugene McDermott Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.