David M Crowley Foundation
The David M Crowley Foundation is a public charity based in Dallas, Texas, formed in 1990. It makes grants for the benefit of charitable and educational organizations, including six supported organizations and other organizations whose grants expand the reach of those organizations’ services.
David M Crowley Foundation at a glance
In short: David M Crowley Foundation gave $5.9M across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $156K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,945,000
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- -25.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $156,447
- +69.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $149,313,595
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David M Crowley Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 8750 N Central Expressway 1720, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 265-0555
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David M Crowley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adaptive Training Foundation ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $4.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
238 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 238 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Texas. The listed recipients include organizations in Dallas and other Texas communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David M Crowley Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 38 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $112K; repeat grants $163K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $75K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.8M (2020) to $5.9M (2024). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $5.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptive Training Foundation Carroliton, TX | Meditation Room - 1st year of 2 | $2,000,000 |
| The Stewpot Dallas, TX | Purchased City Square - moving in December 2024 - moving costs | $500,000 |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal School Dallas, TX | MATCHING GIFT - Tad Long COE Base Camp | $500,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | general operations | $400,000 |
| Catholic Charities Dallas, TX | operations & mission expansion | $350,000 |
| AT&T Performing Arts Center Dallas, TX | Reliant Light Holiday - study/research | $235,000 |
| The Magdalen House Dallas, TX | matching gift for Men's Program Operations 2025 | $200,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help Dallas, TX | campus improvments & repairs - tuition assistance | $180,000 |
| Grant Haliburton FOUNDATION INC Dallas, TX | programs & operations and IHO Kate Brydon lived in Ft. Meyer-suffered 15+ years | $135,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Dallas, TX | Educational advancement programs | $106,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 38 grants in 2024, 51 in 2023, and 47 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $149,313,595 | $4,544,056 | $7,658,987 | $5,945,000 | 38 | $4,544,056 |
| 2023 | $146,337,641 | $6,178,049 | $7,564,732 | $4,703,630 | 51 | $6,178,049 |
| 2022 | $138,838,529 | $3,521,921 | $4,877,755 | $3,326,075 | 47 | $3,521,921 |
| 2021 | $161,428,863 | $16,560,741 | $6,245,672 | $4,466,077 | 60 | $16,542,138 |
| 2020 | $146,981,768 | $6,150,317 | $4,615,998 | $2,766,422 | 42 | $6,150,296 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it operates exclusively for the benefit of charitable and educational organizations. Its filing describes support for six supported organizations and grants to other organizations to expand the reach of their charitable and educational services.
The grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Adaptive Training Foundation says it empowers athletes and restores hope through movement for people with disabilities. North Texas Food Bank describes its work as hunger relief through a network of partner agencies. The Magdalen House says it helps people with alcoholism achieve sobriety and sustain recovery, while Our Friends Place works with young women affected by abuse, neglect, poverty, and homelessness. The Dallas Opera describes its work as connecting audiences through opera performances, education, and artistry.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $5,945,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest reported grants included $2,000,000 to Adaptive Training Foundation for “Meditation Room - 1st year of 2”; $500,000 to The Stewpot for moving costs; $500,000 to Good Shepherd Episcopal School as a matching gift for Tad Long COE Base Camp; $400,000 to North Texas Food Bank for general operations; $350,000 to Catholic Charities for operations and mission expansion; and $235,000 to AT&T Performing Arts Center for a study or research purpose. Other reported grants included $200,000 to The Magdalen House, $105,000 to Our Friends Place, $100,000 to The Dallas Opera, $80,000 to Austin Street Center, and $75,000 to Agape Clinic.
The filing says grants are monitored and managed by the foundation’s board of directors.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Delia A Johnson as President and Sandra L Hallmark as Consultant. It also lists Scott Hendrix, Mike Caine, Nancy M Hornsby, Mary Tabor, and Lourdes Stokes as board members or directors.
David M Crowley Foundation is led by Delia A. Johnson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Delia A. Johnson
President
Vice President of Programs → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Mary Tabor
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Mike Caine
Board Member & Director
Treasurer, Vice President & Secretary → Board Member & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Nancy M Hornsby
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Scott Hendrix
Board Member & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Lourdes Stokes
Board Member & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
$13K (2024)
Sandra L Hallmark
Consultant
President → Consultant, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $110K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Delia a Johnson (President). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David M Crowley Foundation
How much does David M Crowley Foundation give each year?
David M Crowley Foundation gave $5.9M across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.7M across 51 grants.
What is David M Crowley Foundation's typical grant size?
David M Crowley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $156,447, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from David M Crowley Foundation that year got $112K on average.
Where does David M Crowley Foundation give grants?
David M Crowley Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (34 grants).
Does David M Crowley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of David M Crowley Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "2 year program - Preaching for Encounter" (3 grants).
Who are David M Crowley Foundation's largest grantees?
David M Crowley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Adaptive Training Foundation ($2,000,000), The Stewpot ($500,000) and Good Shepherd Episcopal School ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David M Crowley Foundation?
David M Crowley Foundation reported $149.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What does David M Crowley Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it operates exclusively for the benefit of charitable and educational organizations. Its filing describes support for six supported organizations and grants to other organizations to expand the reach of their charitable and educational services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David M Crowley Foundation?
David M Crowley Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is David M Crowley Foundation's EIN?
David M Crowley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2350254. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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