Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas. It oversees the Chi Omega Christmas Market, makes grants to charitable organizations serving the Dallas community, and supports scholarships for Chi Omega sorority members at SMU and other universities.
Key facts about Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
In short: Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas gave $507K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Texas. 92% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 23-7039387
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $507,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- Average grant
- $39,000
- Median grant
- $40,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (12 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Total assets
- $984,550
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The market’s 2026 materials describe a Letter of Inquiry process. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 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 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$985K
-29.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$507K
+13.0% YoY
Grant Count
13
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$39K
+13.0% YoY
Is Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 13 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $41K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $45K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 organization’s stated mission is to oversee the Chi Omega Christmas Market, provide grants to qualifying charitable organizations serving the Dallas community in health, education, arts, and welfare, and make scholarship grants to Chi Omega sorority members at Southern Methodist University and other universities. Its filing also describes contributions to endowment funds supporting scholarships.
The market’s 2026 application materials list arts, civic, education, health, and welfare as focus areas. Examples of organizations receiving grants in filing year 2025 include Family Compass, whose stated mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect; Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support, which says it provides safety, shelter, and support for women and children who have experienced domestic violence; and Texas International Theatrical Arts Society, which says it entertains, educates, and inspires through dance and performance art.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the fund reported 13 grants totaling $507,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $52,000, with a median grant of $40,000. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
The largest reported grant was $52,000 to The Stewpot for general support. Other large grants included $50,000 each to Texas International Theatrical Arts Society, Together We Thrive, Family Compass, Bonton Enterprises, and Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support. The filing also lists $40,000 to Young Women’s Preparatory Network and Network of Community Ministries, and $30,000 to Swan Strings, all for general support.
The market’s website separately reports that it donated $582,200 to nine area charitable organizations in 2025 and supported six collegiate scholarships.
Invitation Only
The market’s 2026 materials describe a Letter of Inquiry process. The market evaluates LOIs for mission and project fit, feasibility, sustainability, and the organization’s ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and sustain the project. Full grant applications are by invitation only after LOI review, and grants are awarded by a vote of market membership. Applicants must request at least $50,000, have had 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for at least three years, and be headquartered and provide services within Dallas County. Endowment requests may be considered. Organizations that received market funds in 2023, 2024, or 2025 are ineligible to apply until three years after receiving funds. The market does not fund organizations or services outside the Dallas County community, chapters of national organizations receiving financial support from their national office, for-profit organizations, major building or capital campaigns (though program-specific capital requests may receive grants), conferences or benefits, individuals, projects promoting religious or political doctrine, research, or operating deficits or existing debt.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant (Beneficiary Grant)
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
Amount
Minimum request $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Chi Omega Christmas Market Grant Program
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
Amount
Minimum request $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 application materials require applicants to be headquartered and provide services within Dallas County and exclude organizations or services outside the Dallas County community. The fund’s 2025 filing reports that all grant dollars went to Texas recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $153K (2022) to $527K (2020). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $507K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Stewpot ($52K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 63 (89%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Stewpot Dallas, TX | General Support | $52,000 |
| Texas International Theatrical Arts Society Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Together We Thrive Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Family Compass Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Bonton Enterprises Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support Dallas, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Young Womens Prepatory Network Dallas, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries Richardson, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Swan Strings Dallas, TX | General Support | $30,000 |
| Behind Every Door Ministries Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants reported |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $984,550 | $1,093,171 | $1,058,717 | $507,000 (13 grants) |
| 2024 | $1,405,349 | $983,194 | $899,419 | $448,790 (13 grants) |
| 2023 | $1,267,015 | $941,206 | $820,863 | $413,000 (12 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $984,550 | $1,405,349 | $1,267,015 |
| Revenue | $1,093,171 | $983,194 | $941,206 |
| Expenses | $1,058,717 | $899,419 | $820,863 |
| Net Investment Income | $48,826 | $26,664 | $1,805 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amy Lynn Jones, Connie Blass O’Neill, and Elizabeth Lane Anderson as trustees; Michelle Raskiewicz as treasurer; and Jill Starr as assistant treasurer. It also lists Lynne Seago as market steering chair and Nancy Woodall, Karen Hunt, and Debbie Lang as market chairs.
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas is led by Lynne Seago, Market Steering Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lynne Seago
Market Steering Chair
Chairman → Market Steering Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Lang
Market Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Hunt
Market Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Woodall
Market Chair
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Connie Blass O'Neill
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Lynn Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Lane Anderson
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Raskiewicz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Starr
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Karen Dower (2023–2024) — Market Steering Chair
- Former: Monica Goulding (2024) — Market Chair
- Former: Zoe Murphy (2024) — Market Chair
- Former: Karen Grey (2020–2023) — Market Steering Chair
- Former: Cindy Large (2023) — Market Chair
- Former: Nancy Himes (2023) — Market Chair
- Former: Beth Lane Anderson (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nancy Newbold (2020–2022) — Chairman
- Former: Virginia Abernathy Zimmerly (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Hilary Dooley (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Jackie Engwicht (2022) — Chairman
- Former: Connie Manley-Draglovich (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Jana Beth Edison (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Savannah Near (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Taylor Edison Wood (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Carol Hilman (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Judy Zurlis (2020) — Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 12700 Hillcrest Rd 125, Dallas, TX 75230
Phone: (214) 890-1999
Frequently asked questions about Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas
How much does Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas give each year?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas gave $507K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $449K across 13 grants.
What is Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's typical grant size?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $39,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas that year got $41K on average.
Where does Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas give grants?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (10 grants) and Addison, TX (2 grants).
Does Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's largest grantees?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's largest 2025 grantees include The Stewpot ($52,000), Texas International Theatrical Arts Society ($50,000) and Together We Thrive ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas reported $985K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What does Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to oversee the Chi Omega Christmas Market, provide grants to qualifying charitable organizations serving the Dallas community in health, education, arts, and welfare, and make scholarship grants to Chi Omega sorority members at Southern Methodist University and other universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas?
The market’s 2026 materials describe a Letter of Inquiry process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's EIN?
Chi Omega Education and Charity Fund of Dallas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7039387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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