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The Metcalf Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752727773

The Metcalf Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,955 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $7,955 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $33,107 the year before.

33% of its 2025 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$33,5979$683,881
2024$33,1074$693,809
2025$32,9553$720,294

How to apply

The Metcalf 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 Metcalf Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas3$32,955

Grants paid in 2025

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Covenant Knights School
Dallas, TX
General support$20,000
My Possibilities
Plano, TX
General support$7,955
Forerunner Mentoring
Dallas, TX
General support$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Metcalf Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Metcalf Foundation give?

$32,955 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $7,955.

Who runs The Metcalf Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Nicole Metcalf de Los Santos (Trustee), Kimberly Metcalf Kribs (Trustee), Kristin Metcalf Crane (Trustee) and Norma Jean Metcalf (President) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does The Metcalf Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.

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