Black Tie Dinner Inc
Black Tie Dinner Inc is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas. Formed in 1991, it holds an annual fundraising dinner to raise money for other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Black Tie Dinner Inc at a glance
In short: Black Tie Dinner Inc gave $1.4M across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in Texas. 27% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,432,605
- -16.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,118
- -27.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,884
- Total assets
- $286,059
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (6 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Black Tie Dinner Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3824 Cedar Springs Road Ste 335, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (972) 865-2239
Website: https://blacktiedinner.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Black Tie Dinner Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Human Rights Campaign Foundation ($606K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 94 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed to recipients in Texas (58%) and Washington, DC (42%). The organization’s filing describes its dinner as supporting local community organizations and one national organization.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Black Tie Dinner Inc open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 22 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $82K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $44K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $860K (2020) to $1.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Human Rights Campaign Foundation Washington, DC | General Operations | $605,580 |
| Help Center for LGBT Health & Welln Fort Worth, TX | General Operations | $69,604 |
| Northaven United Methodist Church Dallas, TX | General Operations | $66,640 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Fort Worth, TX | General Operations | $55,944 |
| Pride Frisco Frisco, TX | — | $47,146 |
| Resource Center of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Operations | $46,659 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star Irving, TX | General Operations | $46,527 |
| Uptown Players Dallas, TX | General Operations | $44,879 |
| Equality Texas Foundation Austin, TX | — | $42,934 |
| Cathedral of Hope Dallas, TX | General Operations | $41,509 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $286,059 | $1,479,982 | $1,478,274 | $1,432,605 | 22 | $21,212 |
| 2023 | $261,854 | $1,672,385 | $1,761,611 | $1,705,606 | 19 | $5,164 |
| 2022 | $399,062 | $1,657,309 | $1,551,620 | $1,481,205 | 19 | $608 |
| 2021 | $245,672 | $1,497,518 | $1,471,833 | $1,433,115 | 17 | $674 |
| 2020 | $231,840 | $1,184,625 | $973,709 | $860,100 | 17 | $349 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to host an annual dinner to raise funds for other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, the Human Rights Campaign Foundation describes its work as promoting public education and welfare for the LGBTQ+ community. Resource Center of Dallas says it offers LGBTQIA+-affirming resources to support health and wellness, families and communities, education, and advocacy. Dallas Hope Charities describes its mission as providing food, shelter, and services to people in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Black Tie Dinner Inc made 22 grants totaling $1,432,605. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $605,580, with a median grant of $40,884.
The largest 2024 grant was $605,580 to the Human Rights Campaign Foundation in Washington, DC, for general operations. Other notable grants included $69,604 to Help Center for LGBT Health & Welln in Fort Worth for general operations; $66,640 to Northaven United Methodist Church in Dallas for general operations; $55,944 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas in Fort Worth for general operations; and $47,146 to Pride Frisco. Additional awards included $46,659 to Resource Center of Dallas, $46,527 to Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, and $44,879 to Uptown Players.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ben Holden as treasurer and Dana OConnell as secretary. Directors listed are Aiden Johnson, Angie Williams, Austin Lamirand, Blake Griffin, Brett Farrar, Callie Butcher, Carter Hehir, and Charlie Foster.
Black Tie Dinner Inc's 2024 filing lists 26 officers; none of the 26 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dustin Vyers
Director
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
Co-Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aiden Johnson
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Lamirand
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Griffin
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brett Farrar
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Callie Butcher
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Hehir
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Foster
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chelsea Knox
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Court Wakefield
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Okun
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Valdez
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gage Baird
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Thompson
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Crouch
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martise Cooks
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mateo Gonzalez
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raven Clark
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Tomlinson
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ulises Alvarado
Director
On filings since 2023
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Oconnell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dierdre Coleman
Cochair
Director → Cochair, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liliana Villarreal
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Holden
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Tina Niewiadomski (2023) — Director
- Former: Brad Pritchett (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Brandon Baker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Parker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Estrada (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Denton Bricker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Doug Bedell (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ethan Skinner (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeremy Hawpe (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Marcus Demello-Silva (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Ginn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Nicholas Rodriguez (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Regina Pierce (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ryne Young (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Bates (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sharon Anaston (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tenay Barker (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Terry Loftis (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Zac Rudd (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lec Garcia (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mackenzie Salenger (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kee Sourjohn (2020) — Director
- Former: Nick Totin (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Mosser (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Black Tie Dinner Inc
How much does Black Tie Dinner Inc give each year?
Black Tie Dinner Inc gave $1.4M across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 19 grants.
What is Black Tie Dinner Inc's typical grant size?
Black Tie Dinner Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,884, and its average grant was $65,118, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Black Tie Dinner Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Black Tie Dinner Inc give grants?
Black Tie Dinner Inc gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (42%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (6 grants).
Does Black Tie Dinner Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Black Tie Dinner Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Black Tie Dinner Inc's largest grantees?
Black Tie Dinner Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Human Rights Campaign Foundation ($605,580), Help Center for LGBT Health & Welln ($69,604) and Northaven United Methodist Church ($66,640), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Black Tie Dinner Inc?
Black Tie Dinner Inc reported $286K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What does Black Tie Dinner Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to host an annual dinner to raise funds for other 501(c)(3) organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Black Tie Dinner Inc?
Black Tie Dinner Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check blacktiedinner.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Black Tie Dinner Inc's EIN?
Black Tie Dinner Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2335996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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