The Rees-Jones Foundation
Accepts applications
The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $157 million in 177 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $40.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$157 million
- Number of grants177
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$40.0 million
- Assets$666 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $49.6 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $49.6 million | 187 | $662 million |
| 2024 | $157 million | 177 | $666 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Terese Stevenson 8111 Westchester Dr Suite 950, Dallas, TX 75225-6140 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 751-2977, info@rees-jonesfoundation.org |
| What to submit | The Foundation's grant making programs and areas of interest are described fully on the Foundation's website (www.rees-jonesfoundation.org). To submit an application, review the grant guidelines on the Foundation's website under Apply for Funding to determine if your proposal is eligible for funding. Letters of Inquiry and/or applications should be submitted through the grants management portal on our website. Full instructions are provided under the Apply for Funding menu. |
| Deadlines | As noted on our website, there are no fixed deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation's website describes those areas where the Foundation may provide support as well as those proposals it will not fund. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Rees-Jones Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $225,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 152 | $78.9 million |
| Virginia | 4 | $10.0 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $8.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Washington | 2 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $500,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $330,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital. | $40.0 million |
| International Justice Mission | Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India. | $7.1 million |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation | Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities. | $5.0 million |
| CURE International Inc | Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. | $4.0 million |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America | Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. | $3.0 million |
| CURE International Inc | Funding to support the general operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital. | $3.0 million |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Funding to support general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children's Health. | $2.8 million |
| Forest Forward | Funding to outfit the historic Forest Theater with a creative education lab for local children. | $2.5 million |
| Mercy Ships | Multi-year funding to support the strategic investment fund. | $2.5 million |
| Living Water International | Funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua. | $2.5 million |
| International Justice Mission | Funding to support direct India program costs and the Vision Fund. | $2.3 million |
| Operation Kindness | Funding to support the Shelter Operations and Adoption Program at the Carrollton shelter and Community Initiatives programs in Dallas County. | $1.8 million |
| George W Bush Foundation The | Multi-year funding to support the Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In Project, which connects veterans with resources in the community. | $1.5 million |
| World Vision Inc | Funding to support the Able to Thrive project to serve children with disabilities in Malawi and other countries where the model may be piloted and used. | $1.3 million |
| ACH Child and Family Services | Funding to support their Kindship Connections program. | $1.3 million |
| Hope Walks | Funding to support general operations for Ethiopia work and organizational operations. | $1.2 million |
| Parkland Foundation | Funding to expand access to behavioral health care for children and youth living in under-resourced communities throughout Dallas County. | $1.2 million |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Funding to support the building of the new Dallas Leadership Center. | $1.0 million |
| Living Water International | Multi-year funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua; the Zambia Design Outreach Pilot the Saturate program; and general operations. | $1.0 million |
| National Boy Scouts of America Foundation | Funding to support The Pillars of Scouting Campaign. | $1.0 million |
| OurCalling Inc | Funding for the construction of Phase 1 of OurCommunity. | $1.0 million |
| World Relief | Funding to support the Church Empowerment Zone programming for children and families living in Burundi and Malawi. | $1.0 million |
| Young Life - National | Funding to support Phase 2a of the capital campaign to increase the capacity of the Lone Hollow club and dining facilities. | $1.0 million |
| CURE International Inc | Funding for the expansion of and capital improvements to the CURE Children's Hospital in Ethiopia. | $875,000 |
| Alpha USA | Multi-year funding to support the creation of the new Alpha Youth Series. | $500,000 |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Funding to support the Changing the Landscape capital campaign. | $500,000 |
| Texas Family Initiative | Funding to support their HOPE Teams providing services to high needs children in substitute care in Region 3 Metroplex East. | $500,000 |
| HOPE International | Multi-year funding to support the HOPE Burundi Savings Group Program. | $400,000 |
| St Philip's School and Community Center | Funding to support construction of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center. | $392,500 |
| Yellowstone Forever | Funding to support the Yellowstone Wolf Project. | $330,000 |
| Justice Ventures International | Funding to support programming in India to eradicate human trafficking. | $325,000 |
| Alliance For Children Inc | Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality services for child abuse victims in Tarrant County. | $300,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Funding to continue offering services to children who have been abused in Denton, Wise, and Jack Counties. | $300,000 |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America | Funding towards the upkeep, maintenance and repair costs of the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. | $300,000 |
| World Hope International Inc | Funding to support programs for children with disabilities in Sierra Leone. | $300,000 |
| BethanyKids | Funding to support general operations to increase surgical capacity and serve more children in Kenya and surrounding countries. | $250,000 |
| Canine Companions | Funding to support general operations to continue matching trained service dogs with children with disabilities. | $250,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County Inc | Funding to support general operations that offer quality services to child abuse victims in Collin County. | $250,000 |
| Educational First Steps | Funding to support start-up costs for program expansion to equip childcare centers to serve children with disabilities | $250,000 |
| ManeGait | Funding to support the "Beacon Project" capital campaign for comprehensive improvements to their campus and equine therapy facilities. | $250,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terese Stevenson
- David Rees-Jones
- Trevor R Rees-Jones
- Cissy Moses
- Thornton Hardie III
- Trevor D Rees-Jones
- Jan Rees-Jones
Questions people ask
Does The Rees-Jones Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: As noted on our website, there are no fixed deadlines.
How much does The Rees-Jones Foundation give?
$157 million in tax year 2024, across 177 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs The Rees-Jones Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Terese Stevenson (VP Grants), David Rees-Jones (Director), Trevor R Rees-Jones (Director) and Cissy Moses (Treasurer/Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Rees-Jones Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and international.