Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas. Formed in 2017, it is a permanent endowment that makes grants through the Moody Fund for the Arts to support small and emerging arts organizations and arts activity in Dallas.
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc at a glance
In short: Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc gave $392K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $391,500
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,250
- -13.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $12,613,058
- +5.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (9 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc
- Review Cycle
- February 16, 2027, at noon. The stated grant-use period is August 1, 2027, through July 31, 2028.
- Deadline
- February 16, 2027, at noon.
- Next open deadline
- February 17, 2027 (Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) Grants)
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 North Pearl Street N1800, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 978-2840
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc
Who Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Artstillery ($12K). Together the top 10 received $97K.
Grant Size Distribution
232 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 232 grants of 232 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The endowment’s mission and program description focus on arts organizations in Dallas. All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 54 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2019) to $431K (2022). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $392K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artstillery Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $12,000 |
| Dallas Chamber Symphony Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $12,000 |
| Soul Rep Theatre Company Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $12,000 |
| Teatro Dallas Dallas, TX | Capacity Building | $11,000 |
| Ballet North Texas Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $9,500 |
| Anita N Martinez Ballet Folklorico Dallas, TX | Community Performance/Artist-in-Residency Programs | $8,250 |
| Dallas Arts District Foundation Dallas, TX | Community Performance/Artist-in-Residency Programs | $8,250 |
| Echo Theatre Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $8,000 |
| Flamenco Fever Dallas, TX | General Program & Operating Cost Support | $8,000 |
| Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra Dallas, TX | Community Performance/Artist-in-Residency Programs | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,613,058 | $384,130 | $499,522 | $391,500 | 54 | $384,130 |
| 2024 | $11,931,950 | $2,257,256 | $513,140 | $402,500 | 48 | $2,257,256 |
| 2023 | $10,973,609 | $391,724 | $481,819 | $280,000 | 37 | $391,724 |
| 2022 | $10,616,400 | $459,847 | $515,819 | $431,000 | 48 | $459,847 |
| 2021 | $12,379,736 | $570,729 | $472,453 | $361,000 | 45 | $570,729 |
| 2020 | $10,411,246 | $72,290 | $420,732 | $303,500 | 38 | $72,290 |
| 2019 | $10,157,219 | $268,785 | $241,753 | $175,000 | Total only | $268,785 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support and enhance small performing arts organizations that create, perform, and display art in Dallas through grantmaking. Its program description emphasizes flexible grants for emerging artists and innovative arts organizations.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in music, theatre, dance, and arts programming. For example, Dallas Chamber Symphony describes its work as advancing music and art through education, collaborations, competitions, performance opportunities, and public concerts. Soul Rep Theatre Company describes its mission as protecting and progressing the Black theatre experience through enlightening entertainment. Teatro Dallas describes its work as using theatre to represent and empower the Latino community. Ballet North Texas describes a focus on performances, dance training, education, and outreach.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the endowment reported 54 grants totaling $391,500. Grants ranged from $5,250 to $12,000, with a median of $7,000. The largest awards were $12,000 each to Artstillery, Dallas Chamber Symphony, and Soul Rep Theatre Company. Other notable awards included $11,000 to Teatro Dallas, $9,500 to Ballet North Texas, and $8,250 each to Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico and Dallas Arts District Foundation.
The Moody Fund for the Arts’ 2027 cycle is scheduled to open at noon on January 19, 2027. Applications are submitted online and undergo a multi-level review, beginning with review by a five-member advisory panel. Applicants are asked to describe the project, its merit and significance, intended audience, and success measures, and may submit supporting materials such as written, audio, or video work samples. One request per organization is allowed per annual cycle. Applicants must meet the fund’s eligibility requirements, including being based in Dallas or maintaining a permanent Dallas office; having 501(c)(3) status and public charity classification; having an annual operating budget under $1 million; having a three-year history of relevant work; and meeting the stated City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture funding or program requirements. Individual artists and fiscal sponsors are not eligible.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark Kreditor as president. Board members listed are Dan Boeckman, Cristin Dalecki, Fred Hegi, Terrence Maiden, Arthur Santa Maria, Sarah Madsen Miller, Katie Robbins, Frank Risch, and Jefferey Whitman.
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc is led by Mark Kreditor, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 12 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Kreditor
President
Vice Chairman of the Board → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Heinbaugh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Madsen Miller
Member of the Board
Member of the Board → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Member of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Boeckman
Member of the Board
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Konrad Rudnicki
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arthur Santa Maria
Member of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Risch
Member of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Hegi
Member of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Robbins
Member of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrence Maiden
Member of the Board
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristin Dalecki
Member of the Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jefferey Whitman
Member of the Board
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Wendy Lopez (2024) — Member of the Board
- Former: Frederick B. Hegi Jr. (2019–2023) — Chairman of the Board
- Former: Nancy Strauss Halbreich (2019–2023) — Member of the Board
- Former: Kathie F. Parsons (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Dan Beockman (2019–2020) — Member of the Board
- Former: Adam Cox (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Ashley Pena (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Jh Cullum Clark (2019) — Member of the Board
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc
How much does Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc give each year?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc gave $392K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $403K across 48 grants.
What is Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's typical grant size?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,250, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc give grants?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc 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 (54 grants).
Does Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "New Works, Commissions, Unique Presentations" (8 grants), "Cultural Equity/New Initiatives (Non-Performance)" (5 grants) and "Community Performance/Artist-in-Residency Programs" (3 grants).
Who are Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's largest grantees?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Artstillery ($12,000), Dallas Chamber Symphony ($12,000) and Soul Rep Theatre Company ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc reported $12.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $384K.
What does Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support and enhance small performing arts organizations that create, perform, and display art in Dallas through grantmaking. Its program description emphasizes flexible grants for emerging artists and innovative arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's EIN?
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2278560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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