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The Pogue Foundation

Preselected recipients only Dallas, Texas · EIN 752894071

The Pogue Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $15.2 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7.6 million and the largest $15.0 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.

Giving in 2024 was down from $16.0 million the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$16.0 million2$357 million
2024$15.2 million2$375 million

How to apply

The Pogue 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 Pogue Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas2$15.2 million

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Medical Center Foundation
Dallas, TX
Support research programs and operations of children's medical center research institute at ut southwestern$15.0 million
Sky Ranches Inc
Van, TX
Support recreational youth camp ministry needs of the community.$150,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Pogue Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Pogue Foundation give?

$15.2 million in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7.6 million.

Who runs The Pogue Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists B Jack Pogue (Director), Blair Matthew Pogue (Director), Delores Jean Pogue (Director) and Jackie Browder (Secretary/Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The Pogue Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and science and research.

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