David M Crowley Foundation
The David M Crowley Foundation is a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation established in 1990 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The organization operates exclusively for the benefit of charitable and educational organizations, serving as a supporting organization for numerous nonprofits across the region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$149.3M
+2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.9M
+26.4% YoY
Grant Count
38
-25.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$156K
+69.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to operate exclusively for the benefit of charitable and educational organizations. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
- Human services
- Arts and culture
- Historic preservation
Grantmaking
The foundation supports a diverse portfolio of organizations including Alley's House, Assistance League of Greater Collin County, Avance - Dallas, Bea's Kids, Big Thought, Bishop Dunne Catholic School Community, Bishop Lynch High School, Bridge Breast Center Inc., Bryan's House, Central Dallas Ministries, Children's Medical Center, Communities Foundation of Texas, Dallas After School All Stars, Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Dallas Center for the Performing Arts, Dallas Life Foundation, Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind, Dallas Opera, Dallas Symphony, Family Place Inc., Frontiers of Flight Museum, Genesis Women's Shelter, Girls Inc. of Metropolitan Dallas, Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras Inc., Habitat for Humanity, Happy Hill Children's Home Inc., Interfaith Housing Coalition, Joni and Friends, LIFT, Mary Crowley Medical Research Center, and Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance, among others.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a concentration in the Dallas metropolitan area and North Texas region.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $149,313,595
- Total Revenue: $4,544,056
- Total Expenses: $7,658,987
- Net Assets: $142,266,580
- Total Liabilities: $7,050,000
- Net Income: -$3,114,931
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since February 1991 (EIN: 75-2350254).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $149,313,595 | $146,337,641 | $138,838,529 |
| Revenue | $4,544,056 | $6,178,049 | $3,521,921 |
| Expenses | $7,658,987 | $7,564,732 | $4,877,755 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,544,056 | $6,178,049 | $3,521,921 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
227 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
Principal Officer: Sandra L Hallmark
Workforce: The foundation operates with approximately 4 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELIA A JOHNSON | President | 38 | $240,000 |
| Sandra L Hallmark | Consultant | 0.3 | $110,000 |
| Scott Hendrix | Board Member/Director | 0.3 | $18,000 |
| Mike Caine | Board Member/Director | 0.3 | $18,000 |
| Nancy M Hornsby | Board Member/Director | 0.3 | $13,000 |
| Mary Tabor | Board Member/Director | 0.3 | $13,000 |
| Lourdes Stokes | Board Member/Director | 0.3 | $13,000 |
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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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