Dawson Family Foundation

SAN ANTONIO, TX EIN: 47-2449214

Dawson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $130K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$130K

-1.9% YoY

Grant Count

7

-30.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+40.2% YoY

About Dawson Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Dawson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $130K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Cities

FORT WORTHHOUSTONLIVINGSTONNAPLESSAN ANTONIO

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$33K$66K$99K$132K7 grants20196 grants20206 grants20219 grants202210 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOU…$50KTEXAS CAVALIERS CHARITAB…$25KTHE CHARITY BALL ASSOCIA…$25KCHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT C…$15KALAMO HEIGHTS MULES CYCL…$5KBOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SA…$5KARISE AFRICA INC$5K

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

36<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alamo Heights School Foundation ($50,000), Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation ($25,000), The Charity Ball Association ($25,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
ALAMO HEIGHTS MULES CYCLING TEAM SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$5,000
ALAMO HEIGHTS SCHOOL FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$50,000
ARISE AFRICA INC FORT WORTH, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$4,500
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$5,000
CHILDREN'S BEREAVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH TEXAS SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$15,000
TEXAS CAVALIERS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000
THE CHARITY BALL ASSOCIATION SAN ANTONIO, TXPROGRAM SUPPORT$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BERKLEY V DAWSONCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD0.25
BONITA J DAWSONVICE PRESIDENT0.25
SYBIL J WESTMORELANDSECRETARY/TREASURER0.25
JENNIE D HARTDIRECTOR0.25

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dawson Family Foundation?

Dawson Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SAN ANTONIO, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Dawson Family Foundation operate?

Dawson Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Montana, Texas.

What size grants does Dawson Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Dawson Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $130K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Dawson Family Foundation's EIN?

Dawson Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2449214. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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