The Mitchell Foundation
Accepts applications
The Mitchell Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$3.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.9 million the year before.
52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.9 million | 31 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 27 | $3.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Mitchell Foundation 2525 Knight Street Suite 425, Dallas, TX 75219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 751-8183 |
| What to submit | Please provide specific information on intended use of the grant, the charity's officers, contact information and a brief history of the charity. |
| Restrictions | Awards must be used for the reason requested and approved. If the foundation finds that the funds were not used for their applied purpose, the foundation has the right to request for their distributed funds to be returned. |
What The Mitchell Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Texas | 16 | $876,800 |
| Iowa | 1 | $750,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $165,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservative Partnership Institute | To unite, equip, and train conservatives to advance american ideals. | $1.1 million |
| The Family Leader Foundation | The daniel impact | $750,000 |
| Bill Glass Behind the Walls | Assist local churches all over the united states, share the gospel | $219,800 |
| Samaritan's Purse International Rel | Disaster relief | $165,000 |
| Texas Business Hall of Fame Foundat | Provide scholarships to business students | $120,000 |
| Celebration Education Fund LLC | Kabala christian classroom construction | $100,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Help defend religious liberty, freedom of speech, marriage and family | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Foundation | Cancer research and clinical trial programs | $100,000 |
| Dallas Hearing Foundation | Medical and surgical treatment for hearing technology assistance | $87,000 |
| Kickstart Kids | Provide life skills for students-promote family involvement | $50,000 |
| Rreach | Reaching individuals with spiritual health through personal, media and local proclamation. | $45,000 |
| Texas Am Foundation | Support aggie legacy of philanthropy to build a brighter future for texas a&m university, one relationship at a time. | $40,000 |
| Dallas Theological Seminary | Bible curriculum | $30,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Ministry Inc | Support in preparing meals for the less fortunate | $25,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Provide free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and others with disabilities | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Care for homeless animals | $25,000 |
| 4ATX Foundation | General operations | $25,000 |
| Emancipet | General operating support and to provide fee-low cost veterinarian care in the austin, tx area | $25,000 |
| The Burke Foundation DBA Burke Cent | To provide support for a supportive enviroment through a therapeutic treatment, foster care and adoptions for children | $25,000 |
| Black Beauty Ranch | General operating support to provide a safe and permanent home for unwanted, abused and expoited domestic, wild and exotic animals. | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children and families. | $25,000 |
| The Menopause Society | To empower the healthcare professionals to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. | $25,000 |
| Young Life | To reach kids for christ | $25,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Understand cancer from its beginnings and use that knowledge to improve cancer treatments | $15,000 |
| Abundant Life Pregnancy Resource | Ultrasound project | $10,000 |
| Peaceful Valley Doney Rescue | Care for and rescue mistreated donkeys | $10,000 |
| Labs for Liberty | Provide service dogs for ptsd and physical needs for members of united states special operation forces | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee Roy Mitchell
- Tandy Mitchell
- Gary D Witherspoon
Questions people ask
Does The Mitchell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Mitchell Foundation give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Mitchell Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee Roy Mitchell (President), Tandy Mitchell (Secretary) and Gary D Witherspoon (Vice Pres).
What does The Mitchell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.