Who funds Teach for America?
11 private foundations reported grants to Teach for America in Dallas, Texas totaling $1.9 million across 11 grants in tax years 2024 to 2025. The largest funder was O'Donnell Foundation, with $1.0 million.
From the funders' IRS Form 990-PF filings.
- Foundation funders11
- Grants reported11
- Total received$1.9 million
- Funders taking applications7
Foundations that fund Teach for America
| Foundation | Purpose given | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Donnell Foundation | Operations | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Meadows Foundation Inc | Toward the development of teacher preparation and professional development programs to improve the academic achievement of Texas students through effective teachers | 1 | $250,000 |
| Hirsch Family Foundation | 5th installment of 5-year pledge | 1 | $200,000 |
| The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Operations | 1 | $175,000 |
| The Addy Foundation | Education | 1 | $135,000 |
| Amon G Carter Foundation | Program support | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vivian L Smith Foundation | Houston's work training new teachers/tutors & provide ongoing professional development to alumni of the program | 1 | $50,000 |
| M R and Evelyn Hudson Foundation | Funds will support general operating expenses. | 1 | $25,000 |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Developing a Pipeline of Education Leaders for the rio grande valley | 1 | $5,000 |
| Hal & Diane Brierley Foundation | Charitable | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program." | 1 | $750 |
Using this list
A foundation that already gives to Teach for America gives in its field and region, so the list doubles as a prospect list for similar organizations in Dallas. Open a foundation to see its application rules, typical grant and every other grant it paid.
Questions people ask
Who funds Teach for America?
O'Donnell Foundation, Meadows Foundation Inc, Hirsch Family Foundation, The Eugene McDermott Foundation and The Addy Foundation, and 6 more, according to their IRS Form 990-PF filings.
How much does Teach for America get from foundations?
$1.9 million in 11 reported grants from 11 private foundations in tax years 2024 to 2025. Government grants and gifts from individuals are not included.
Which of these funders accept applications?
O'Donnell Foundation, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, The Addy Foundation, Amon G Carter Foundation and Vivian L Smith Foundation say in their filings that they accept applications.