DFW Thrives
To uplift the dallas-fort worth community by issuing grants to local businesses, entrepreneurs, and impactful projects. We aim to catalyze positive change, foster development and build a thriving, interconnected city.
DFW Thrives at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,046
- -83.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $50,000
- -78.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $203,077
- +4.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who DFW Thrives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a Block DFW Dallas, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Texans for Excellence in Educ Addison, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Texans for Texas Inc Dallas, TX | General Operations | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,046 | $50,000 | $203,077 | — | — |
| 2024 | $186,611 | $230,000 | $194,597 | $115,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $149,980 | $150,000 | $1,315 | — | — |
About DFW Thrives
Based on IRS filings
DFW Thrives is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Addison, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
DFW Thrives is led by Andrew Beck, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Beck
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Baker
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Millen
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 DFW Thrives
How large is DFW Thrives?
DFW Thrives reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $50K.
What is DFW Thrives?
DFW Thrives is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Addison, TX. It holds $31K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does DFW Thrives operate?
DFW Thrives has awarded grants in Texas.
What is DFW Thrives's EIN?
DFW Thrives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4750512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 3, 2026)
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