Tucker Foundation
Accepts applications
Tucker Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,400 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $6,600 and the largest $6,600. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$59,400
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$6,600
- Largest grant$6,600
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $45,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $31,000 | 14 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 12 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $59,400 | 9 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Pebble Fry PO Box 600667, Dallas, TX 75360 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 526-7268 |
| What to submit | Applications should be written or typed. When submitted, the application should provide as much detailed information as possible describing the charitable function and benefits provided by the applicant. The name, address, and telephone number of the applicant should be provided, along with a contact person familiar with the organization's charitable functions. |
| Deadlines | Applications for the current calendar year must be submitted prior to october 31 of each year. |
| Restrictions | The trustees meet in november of each year to consider all grants and fund all approved grants in december. If an applicant does not receive a written notification of acceptance by december 31, then the application for the grant was rejected by the trustees the applicant may apply again in the following year. Grants are normally limited to local area charitable organizations on a recurring basis. Grants are usually in the $500 - $3,000 range. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $59,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Leadership development | $6,600 |
| Vna | Meals on wheels | $6,600 |
| Mercy Street | Operating fiscal year 2025-2026 | $6,600 |
| Bonton Farms | Operating fund | $6,600 |
| The Men of Nehemiah | General operations | $6,600 |
| Our Calling | General operations | $6,600 |
| City House | General fund | $6,600 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club | Gift of sobriety campaign | $6,600 |
| West Dallas Community School | General operatings | $6,600 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas L Blakeney
- Margaret Jeanne Duncan
- Elizabeth Albritton
Questions people ask
Does Tucker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications for the current calendar year must be submitted prior to october 31 of each year.
How much does Tucker Foundation give?
$59,400 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $6,600.
Who runs Tucker Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas L Blakeney (Trustee), Margaret Jeanne Duncan (Trustee) and Elizabeth Albritton (Trustee).