Budd Family Foundation
BUDD FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in areas including low-income housing, legal education, river and land preservation, food assistance, education, and refugee support.
Key facts about Budd Family Foundation
In short: Budd Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-3836252
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,385,453
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $65,974
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 21, 2024)
- Total assets
- $8,302,100
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+13.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.4M
+74.3% YoY
Grant Count
21
-16.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+107.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Budd Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $844K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Budd Family Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 21 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $35K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 164% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing says it seeks grant requests from other exempt charitable organizations serving the public welfare and also makes unsolicited gifts to charitable organizations. Its 2024 giving included $508,000 to Incarnation Place Inc., whose mission is to sow seeds of hope in the Roseland Homes public housing complex through community and partnership. Other supported organizations describe missions related to justice, river protection, food insecurity, public education, refugee integration, and support for people affected by incarceration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,385,453. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $508,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $209,500 to Church of the Incarnation for low-income housing, $100,000 to Public Justice Foundation for legal education, $95,200 to The Oracabessa Marine Trust for marine conservation, $81,253 to Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association for land preservation, and $80,000 to American Rivers for river preservation. Other grants included $70,000 to Food Bank of the Rockies, $50,000 each to Incarnation Foundation and Texas Tribune, and $45,000 to Friends of Katy Trail.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 13% to recipients in Washington, DC, 11% to Colorado, 1% to New Mexico, and 7% to recipients whose state is unspecified.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $665K (2022) to $1.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Incarnation Place Inc ($508K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 116 (74%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Incarnation Place Inc Dallas, TX | Housing for Low-Income | $508,000 |
| Church of the Incarnation Dallas, TX | Housing for Low-Income | $209,500 |
| Public Justice Foundation Washington, DC | Legal Education | $100,000 |
| The Oracabessa Marine Trust | Marine Conversation | $95,200 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Bike Association Crested Butte, CO | Land Preservation | $81,253 |
| American Rivers Washington, DC | River Preservation | $80,000 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Denver, CO | Food and Necessities for People in Need | $70,000 |
| Incarnation Foundation Dallas, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Texas Tribune Austin, TX | Education | $50,000 |
| Friends of Katy Trail Dallas, TX | Nature Preservation | $45,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,302,100 | $6,759,596 | $1,438,536 | $1,385,453 |
| 2023 | $7,287,921 | $4,726,037 | $831,595 | $794,950 |
| 2022 | $5,844,572 | $2,195,493 | $697,473 | $665,100 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,302,100 | $7,287,921 | $5,844,572 |
| Revenue | $6,759,596 | $4,726,037 | $2,195,493 |
| Expenses | $1,438,536 | $831,595 | $697,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,385,453 | $794,950 | $665,100 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,687,866 | $842,013 | $587,905 |
| Distributable Amount | $844,213 | $600,056 | $541,816 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Russell W. Budd as chairman, Dorothy R. Budd as president, and Charlie McBride as secretary/treasurer.
Budd Family Foundation is led by Dorothy R. Budd, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dorothy R. Budd
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Russell W. Budd
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Charlie McBride
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 2615 State Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 443-9091
Frequently asked questions about Budd Family Foundation
How much does Budd Family Foundation give each year?
Budd Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $795K across 25 grants.
What is Budd Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Budd Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $65,974, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Budd Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Budd Family Foundation give grants?
Budd Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Colorado (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants), Taos, NM (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Crested Butte, CO (2 grants).
Does Budd Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Budd Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants) and "Community Outreach" (3 grants).
Who are Budd Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Budd Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Incarnation Place Inc ($508,000), Church of the Incarnation ($209,500) and Public Justice Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Budd Family Foundation?
Budd Family Foundation reported $8.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $844K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Budd Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing says it seeks grant requests from other exempt charitable organizations serving the public welfare and also makes unsolicited gifts to charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Budd Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Budd Family Foundation's EIN?
Budd Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3836252. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Budd Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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