The Gayden Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Gayden Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.2 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.4 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$104 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.0 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 55 | $90.3 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 55 | $104 million |
How to apply
The Gayden 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 The Gayden Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 48 | $4.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $200,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Stewpot | General Funding | $1.2 million |
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church | General funding | $400,000 |
| Trinity Christian Academy | General Funding | $350,000 |
| Austin Street Center | General funding | $200,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General Funding | $200,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Funding | $200,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General Funding | $200,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Association | Meals on Wheels | $200,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation | St. Phillip's community care clinic | $150,000 |
| Operation Kindness | General Funding | $150,000 |
| The Bridge | General funding | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foudation | General funding | $100,000 |
| Children's Medical Center Foudation | Food Allergy Research | $100,000 |
| Dallas CASA | General funding | $100,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of San Antonio | General funding | $100,000 |
| Forefront Living Foundation The T Boone Pickens Hospice Center | General funding | $100,000 |
| Intouch Ministries | General Funding | $100,000 |
| OurCalling | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Perot Museum of Nature & Science | General Funding | $100,000 |
| Heros | General funding | $75,000 |
| Straydog Inc | General Funding | $75,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Greater Dallas Chapter | General funding | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | General funding | $50,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | General funding | $50,000 |
| Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network | General funding | $50,000 |
| Genesis Woman's Shelter | General funding | $50,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of North Texas | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston | Meals on Wheels | $50,000 |
| Kid's Meals Inc | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Main Street Ministries | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas | General Funding | $50,000 |
| National Eczema Association | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Disaster Relief | $50,000 |
| Second Chance Farms | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Southwestern Medical Foundation | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Trinity River Audubon Center | General Funding | $50,000 |
| Boykin Spaniel Rescue Inc | General funding | $25,000 |
| Brother Bill's Helping Hand | General funding | $25,000 |
| Caf Momentum | General funding | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cynthia N Gayden
- Elizabeth G Williams
- Katherine G Keenan
- Stacy Brock
Questions people ask
Does The Gayden Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Gayden Family Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Gayden Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cynthia N Gayden (Co-Trustee), Elizabeth G Williams (Co-Trustee), Katherine G Keenan (Co-Trustee) and Stacy Brock (Director).
What does The Gayden Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, food and hunger and health.