Dimmitt Garrison Foundation
The Dimmitt Garrison Foundation is a private foundation based in Temple, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including faith, disaster relief, healthcare, education, and veteran support.
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation at a glance
In short: Dimmitt Garrison Foundation gave $255K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $255,000
- +325.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +600.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,214
- -39.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $5,141,866
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dimmitt Garrison Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6455 Siena Circle, Temple, TX 76502
Phone: (214) 855-2200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dimmitt Garrison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Focus on the Family ($55K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 32 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (49%), Colorado (22%), Indiana (12%), North Carolina (8%), and California (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dimmitt Garrison Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $500K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $255K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Focus on the Family Colorado, CO | FAITH | $55,000 |
| Texans on Mission Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief | $40,000 |
| Preborn Indianapolis, IN | Healthcare | $30,000 |
| Vintage Church Temple, TX | FAITH | $25,000 |
| Team Rubicon Pasadena, CA | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Mercury One Inc Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation of Texas Hill Country (Kerr County Flood Relief) Kerrville, TX | Disaster Relief | $15,000 |
| Mood Elevator Dallas, TX | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Education | $10,000 |
| Baptists on a Mission of North Carolina Cary, NC | Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Dimmitt Garrison Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,141,866 | $902,440 | $313,538 | $255,000 | 14 | $277,173 | $866,075 | $251,662 |
| 2024 | $4,552,964 | $171,077 | $137,031 | $60,000 | 2 | $105,268 | $153,686 | $238,981 |
| 2023 | $4,518,918 | $667,978 | $132,572 | $60,000 | 2 | $105,018 | $640,317 | $203,916 |
| 2022 | $3,983,894 | $191,606 | $571,036 | $500,000 | 1 | $536,913 | $167,875 | $224,204 |
| 2021 | $4,363,324 | $444,832 | $274,607 | $200,000 | 13 | $243,701 | $412,074 | $264,123 |
| 2020 | $4,193,099 | $44,186 | $268,668 | $200,000 | 12 | — | $77,961 | $242,997 |
| 2019 | $4,417,581 | $163,488 | $268,726 | $200,000 | 16 | — | $136,159 | $243,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dimmitt Garrison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for faith-related organizations and disaster relief, as well as healthcare, education, and veteran support.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Team Rubicon says it is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving communities before, during, and after disasters and crises. Mercury One describes its work as humanitarian aid and education, including assistance to veterans and people in crisis. Operation Homefront says it works to help military families thrive. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine. Cornerstone Achievement Center describes itself as a school for elementary- and secondary-age students with special needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $255,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $55,000, with a median of $12,500. Notable grants included $55,000 to Focus on the Family for faith, $40,000 to Texans on Mission for disaster relief, $30,000 to PreBorn for healthcare, and $25,000 to Vintage Church for faith. Other grants included $15,000 each to Team Rubicon and Mercury One for disaster relief, and $10,000 to Operation Homefront for veteran support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Katie D. Garrison as president and director; Martha G. DePasquale as director and secretary; Robert M. Johnson as director; and Samuel Malcolm Garrison as director and treasurer.
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation is led by Katie D. Garrison, President & Director on every filing since 2019; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie D. Garrison
President & Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$10K (2019) → $10K (2025)
Samuel Malcolm Garrison
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$5K (2019) → $5K (2025)
Martha G. Depasquale
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Robert M. Johnson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martha Elizabeth Garrison (2019–2020) — Director & Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $10K, to Katie D Garrison (Pres/DIR). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dimmitt Garrison Foundation
How much does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation give each year?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation gave $255K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 2 grants.
What is Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's typical grant size?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $18,214, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation give grants?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (22%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (4 grants).
Does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Disaster Relief" (6 grants) and "Faith" (3 grants).
Who are Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's largest grantees?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Focus on the Family ($55,000), Texans on Mission ($40,000) and Preborn ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dimmitt Garrison Foundation?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $277K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for faith-related organizations and disaster relief, as well as healthcare, education, and veteran support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dimmitt Garrison Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's EIN?
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2739657. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Dimmitt Garrison Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Dimmitt Garrison Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/dimmitt-garrison-foundation-morg_cfa3db6eff1e4e9b8770d66f328ba4d4
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_742739657_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Dimmitt Garrison Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/dimmitt-garrison-foundation-morg_cfa3db6eff1e4e9b8770d66f328ba4d4},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-15. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Dimmitt Garrison Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Dimmitt Garrison Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?