Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Downtown Dallas, Inc. Foundation is the charitable arm of Downtown Dallas, Inc. whose purpose is to help make the area in and around Downtown Dallas a more vibrant and livable place for both daytime and permanent residents by promoting the development of parks and open spaces, diverse cultural, educational and recreational resources, and amenities.
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation at a glance
In short: Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation gave $275K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $91,667
- Median grant
- $115,000
- Total assets
- $752,866
- +0.4% vs 2023
- 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.
How to apply to Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Capital Improvements Matching Grant Program
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Storefront Restoration Grant
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Temporary Pop-up Patio Program
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Central Library ($150K). Together the top 3 received $275K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1275% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $393K (2020). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Central Library Dallas, TX | Construction of West End Garden | $150,000 |
| West End Association Dallas, TX | Update of Arches in West End | $115,000 |
| North TX Business Council Dallas, TX | Downtown Window Art | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $752,866 | $7,888 | $280,051 | $275,000 | 3 | $75 |
| 2023 | $750,029 | $2,074 | $2,934 | — | — | $74 |
| 2022 | $750,889 | $74 | — | — | — | $74 |
| 2021 | $750,815 | $1,425 | $25,000 | $20,000 | 1 | $75 |
| 2020 | $774,390 | $2,764 | $393,322 | $393,281 | 2 | $164 |
About Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $753K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $275K. Net investment income was $75.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation is led by jennifer scripps, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
jennifer scripps
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy Robason
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
AMY LEWIS HOfLAND
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Glover
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeny Bania
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyla Porter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lily Cabatu Weiss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Fergauson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miguel Solis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzan Kedron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Meadows
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Tharp
COO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Jordan
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Angela Ross (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jon Ruff (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kourtny Garrett (2020–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Larry Good (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation
How much does Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation give each year?
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation gave $275K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation's typical grant size?
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $115,000, and its average grant was $91,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation give grants?
Downtown Dallas Inc 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 (3 grants).
Does Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation?
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation reported $753K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation?
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $753K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation's EIN?
Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1871246. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Downtown Dallas Inc Foundation funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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