Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the
The Dallas Morse Coors Foundation for the Performing Arts is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1990. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the foundation awards grants to organizations and entities involved in the performing arts, with a particular emphasis on the Washington, D.C. metropolitan region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.2M
+20.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$750K
-7.4% YoY
Grant Count
53
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-7.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports general organizations and entities involved in the performing arts. Primary funding interests include:
- Classical music and radio programming
- Music education and concert series
- Opera and theatrical productions
- Performing arts organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,000 to $175,000
Average Grant
approximately $12,295 to $30,000 depending on program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, including Maryland and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $15,103,535
- Total annual giving: $863,276
- Total revenue: $4,482,832
- Total expenses: $1,031,276
- Giving rate: 6.5%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,206,316 | $15,103,535 | $11,651,979 |
| Revenue | $3,984,225 | $4,482,832 | $1,088,047 |
| Expenses | $881,444 | $1,031,276 | $1,094,589 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $804,462 | $863,276 | $934,551 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,973,639 | $4,366,550 | $943,766 |
| Distributable Amount | $863,855 | $803,326 | $824,702 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Doris Blazek-White – Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Blazek-White | Trustee | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Cornell University received a $2 million grant from the Dallas Morse Coors Foundation, supporting music programming and education initiatives at the university.
The Dallas Foundation Announces More Than $600K in Latest Grant Funding CycleRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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