Wa Criswell Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wa Criswell Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.2 million in 8 grants; the typical grant was $30,756 and the largest $5.7 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.2 million
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$30,756
- Largest grant$5.7 million
- Assets$53.3 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.7 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 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 | $2.7 million | 7 | $44.5 million |
| 2024 | $6.2 million | 8 | $53.3 million |
How to apply
Wa Criswell Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Wa Criswell Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7 | $6.2 million |
| South Carolina | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Criswell College | Support college operations and scholarships | $5.7 million |
| Dallas Life Foundation | Support ministry to the homeless | $300,041 |
| First Baptist Academy | Support christian school operations & scholarships | $143,723 |
| First Baptist Church Dallas | Support church operations & choir | $46,511 |
| Southern Evangelical Seminary | Support christian church operations | $15,000 |
| Kcbi Radio | Support christian radio operations | $13,012 |
| Lakeside Baptist Church | Support christian church operations | $1,351 |
| First Baptist Church Farmersville | Support christian church operations | $1,040 |
Officers and trustees
- Blake Pogue
- Brian Hermes
- Chris Lantrip
- Darrell Lafitte
- Ed Rawls
- Grey Stogner
- Jack Pogue
- Lucretia Stewart
- Michael Lafitte
- Price Wagner
- Michael Deahl
- Scott Robinson
Questions people ask
Does Wa Criswell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wa Criswell Foundation Inc give?
$6.2 million in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $30,756.
Who runs Wa Criswell Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Blake Pogue (Board Member), Brian Hermes (Board Member), Chris Lantrip (President) and Darrell Lafitte (Board Member) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Wa Criswell Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.