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Who funds Dallas Baptist University?

Dallas, Texas · EIN 756001300

41 private foundations reported grants to Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas totaling $5.5 million across 53 grants in tax years 2023 to 2025. The largest funder was THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION, with $2.8 million.

From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Foundations that fund Dallas Baptist University

All 41 funders, by amount
FoundationPurpose givenGrantsAmount
THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Civic2$2.8 million
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation
Texas · 2024
General fund1$1.0 million
Hillcrest Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Collins learning center renovations1$400,000
Sadler Family Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship fund2$275,000
Cios
Wyoming · 2024
Scholarships1$240,000
Minnie Patton Scholarship Foundation
Texas · 2025
Scholarships1$135,000
The Hefner Family Foundation
Texas · 2024
scholarship fund1$100,000
Hoblitzelle Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Toward a capital campaign for a new building for the business school.1$100,000
The Eurice M Bass Foundation
Texas · 2024
Scholarships1$56,000
Lupe Murchison Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Wherever it is needed most1$50,000
J Lee Stansbury Trust
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Education8$33,000
Havens Foundation Inc
Texas · 2023 · accepts applications
Fund scholarships1$25,000
Sam Moon Foundation
Texas · 2024
To pay the tuition of scholarship recipients.1$21,000
The Olmsted-Taylor Foundation Inc
Texas · 2025
Charitable1$20,000
The Hampton Legacy Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship funds1$19,000
Jura International
Texas · 2024
Fellowship scholarship1$19,000
Ed E & Gladys Hurley Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Theological/divinity studies scholarships1$15,105
The Callaway Foundation
Texas · 2025
Scholarships for education1$15,000
Ben G Barnett Fnd Trust
Illinois · 2025
General1$14,383
Girls Service League Inc
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships given on behalf of four students.1$14,000
Ayleen P Wilcox Tr
Texas · 2025
Scholarships1$13,944
B & B Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Sustaining fund/scholarship1$13,000
The Sparrow Charitable Foundation
Texas · 2025
Iii - educational purposes1$10,000
Kershaw Foundation
Texas · 2024
General operating fund1$10,000
Mays Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Programs1$10,000
Meadows Foundation Inc
Texas · 2024
Toward support for the Zach & Brittni Bean Scholarship Fund in honor of Mr. Zach Bean and his contributions to the Wilson Historic District1$10,000
The Bolick Foundation
North Carolina · 2024
Seminary/training and equipping1$9,834
Fidelity Foundation
Massachusetts · 2024 · accepts applications
Fidelity matching gifts to education4$6,300
Chase Foundation
New Mexico · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarship1$6,250
The Furr Foundation Inc
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$6,000
Haag Family Foundation
Illinois · 2025
General purpose1$5,000
Waco Board of Realtors Educational Found Foundation
Texas · 2024
Scholarship1$3,000
Charles & Lois Marie Bright Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$2,000
Keller Family Foundation
Texas · 2024 · accepts applications
Educational1$2,000
Champions for Christ Foundation in
South Carolina · 2025 · accepts applications
To support cost of higher learning1$1,500
Verizon Foundation
New Jersey · 2024
Other civic / community1$1,100
Doll Family Foundation
New Jersey · 2024
Unrestricted1$1,000
LII Lennox Foundation
Texas · 2023
General Operating1$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation
Washington · 2023
General support1$434
Glaser Family Charitable Foundation
Texas · 2025 · accepts applications
Scholarships1$400
Edward Jones Foundation
Missouri · 2024
Educational institutions and related activities1$25

Amounts are grants paid as each foundation reported them. Names are matched across filings, so a grant written under a different name for the same organization may be missing.

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Questions people ask

Who funds Dallas Baptist University?

THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION, Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation, Hillcrest Foundation, Sadler Family Foundation and Cios, and 36 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.

How much does Dallas Baptist University get from foundations?

$5.5 million in 53 reported grants from 41 private foundations in tax years 2023 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.

Which of these funders accept applications?

THE NATION FOUNDATION formerly known as JAMES AND SALLY NATION FOUNDATION, Hillcrest Foundation, Sadler Family Foundation, Hoblitzelle Foundation and Lupe Murchison Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.

Other funded organizations in Dallas