Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation
The Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $44,500, all to Texas recipients.
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation at a glance
In short: Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation gave $45K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $44,500
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,179
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $604,679
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists the foundation as the contact, with form and materials marked N/A and deadlines marked N/A. It states that donations are made to 501(c)(3) organizations, with strong consideration for those helping with tubercular or cancerous diseases.
- Contact
Application contact: Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation
Mailing address: 1800 Lincoln Plaza, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 965-9900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Salesmanship Club of Dallas ($10K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients include organizations in Dallas, as well as Waco, Carrollton, and Corinty.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation gives
- 93% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 79% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2024) to $45K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas Dallas, TX | To support operations | $10,000 |
| Texas Scotish Rite Hospital Dallas, TX | To support operations | $5,000 |
| Dallas Arboretum Botanical Gardens Dallas, TX | To support operations | $4,000 |
| Senior Source Dallas, TX | To support operations | $3,000 |
| Lifeline Chaplaincy-Compassionate T Dallas, TX | To support operations | $3,000 |
| TSRH Legacy Scholarship Program Dallas, TX | To support operations | $3,000 |
| Texas Patriotic Education Foundatio Corinty, TX | To support operations | $3,000 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Clinic Dallas, TX | To support operations | $3,000 |
| The Stewpot Alliance Dallas, TX | to support operations | $2,500 |
| Cookies Castles Dallas, TX | To support operations | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $604,679 | $76,499 | $60,901 | $44,500 | 14 | $60,901 | $76,499 | $77,187 |
| 2024 | $589,081 | $72,548 | $56,161 | $42,507 | 13 | $56,161 | $72,548 | $72,155 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies 501(c)(3) organizations as eligible recipients and says strong consideration is given to organizations helping with tubercular or cancerous diseases.
The grantees’ own descriptions show a range of supported work. Salesmanship Club of Dallas says it provides operating funds to the Momentous Institute, which promotes educational and mental health services for children and families. Operation Kindness describes its work as providing lifesaving care, programs, and community resources for pets and the people who love them. Marriage Mentors Inc describes its mission as building strong marriages through Biblical principles and meaningful relationships.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $44,500 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Salesmanship Club of Dallas, $5,000 to Texas Scotish Rite Hospital, and $4,000 to Dallas Arboretum Botanical Gardens. The filing lists each of these grants as support for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Wendell F Miller as President; Donald M Swango as Vice President; Robert E Hager as Treasurer; Robert L Dillard III as Secretary; Chelsey Wren as Assistant Secretary; and Steve Brazeal and Dan Turner as Trustees.
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation is led by Wendell F Miller, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendell F Miller
President
Vice President & Trustee → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Turner
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Brazeal
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Donald M Swango
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert E Hager
Treasurer
Treasurer & Trustee → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert L Dillard III
Secretary
Secretary & Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chelsey Wren
Assistant Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christina Cox (2024) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Larry Van Hall (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Lawrence W Jackson (2024) — President & Trustee
- Former: Stephen M Brazeal (2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation
How much does Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation give each year?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation gave $45K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $43K across 13 grants.
What is Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's typical grant size?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,179, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation give grants?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants).
Does Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support operations" (14 grants).
Who are Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's largest grantees?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Salesmanship Club of Dallas ($10,000), Texas Scotish Rite Hospital ($5,000) and Dallas Arboretum Botanical Gardens ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation reported $605K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its filing identifies 501(c)(3) organizations as eligible recipients and says strong consideration is given to organizations helping with tubercular or cancerous diseases. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation?
The filing lists the foundation as the contact, with form and materials marked N/A and deadlines marked N/A. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's EIN?
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6012051. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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