DSC Foundation Inc
DSC Foundation Inc is a Dallas, Texas-based funder established in 2015. It files as a Form 990 public charity and serves as the charitable giving and receiving arm of the Dallas Safari Club, supporting wildlife conservation and habitat preservation through well-regulated hunting and sustainable use.
DSC Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: DSC Foundation Inc gave $419K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $419,175
- +28.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,244
- +48.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,590
- Total assets
- $2,675,228
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (49% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to DSC Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Applications are submitted online; a paper application is available if online submission is unsuccessful.
- Review Cycle
- The stated annual deadline is August 1. The 2026 deadline of August 1, 2026 has passed.
- Deadline
- The stated annual deadline is August 1.
- Contact
Mailing address: 13709 Gamma Road, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (972) 980-9800
Website: https://dscf.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from DSC Foundation Inc
DSC Foundation Education Award
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Amount
$10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
DSC Foundation Global Care Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
DSC Foundation Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who DSC Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation ($117K). Together the top 10 received $394K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 57 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s application page welcomes applicants regardless of location. Its 2025 priorities identify geographic focus areas that include North America, New Zealand, Africa, and Asia for work demonstrating hunting’s conservation role. In filing year 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Texas (49%), Mississippi (23%), New Mexico (7%), Louisiana (7%), and Washington, DC (5%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How DSC Foundation Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (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 $8K (2020) to $636K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $419K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation Southlake, TX | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $117,303 |
| Blood Origins Inc Gulfport, MS | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $95,000 |
| Philmont Scout Ranch Cimarron, NM | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $28,000 |
| Conservation Force Metairie, LA | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation. | $27,553 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Dallas, TX | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $26,575 |
| Texas Wildlife Foundation New Braunfels, TX | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $25,000 |
| Congressional Sportmen Foundation Washington, DC | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation. | $22,590 |
| Wyoming Game and Fish Department Cheyenne, WY | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $21,970 |
| The Wildlife Society Inc Nashville, TN | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation. | $15,000 |
| Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation San Antonio, TX | To support the operations of a similar organization in conservation | $14,590 |
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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 | $2,675,228 | $1,866,686 | $1,549,601 | $419,175 | 13 | $45,814 |
| 2023 | $2,257,451 | $1,998,364 | $1,417,205 | $326,434 | 15 | $28,209 |
| 2022 | $1,566,303 | $2,333,001 | $1,935,465 | $635,780 | 16 | $6,206 |
| 2021 | $1,126,886 | $791,995 | $833,813 | $105,000 | 12 | $11,192 |
| 2020 | $1,064,407 | $929,550 | $815,807 | $7,500 | 1 | $3,396 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to promote global conservation of wildlife and habitats by supporting well-regulated hunting and sustainable use. Its stated work includes education, public engagement, research, and direct financial support for organizations pursuing related objectives.
For 2025, the Foundation identified priorities including landscape-scale conservation and improved wildlife management; demonstrating hunting’s role in conservation and local livelihoods; anti-poaching programs; population estimates and science-based species management; and public and youth education. Its listed focus species include bears, wolves, wild sheep, caribou, lions, leopards, rhinos, argali, and other mountain species.
Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work supported. The Texas Bighorn Society says its mission is to restore desert bighorn sheep and preserve their habitat. The Borderlands Research Foundation says it supports scientific investigation, student training, and information-sharing to advance understanding and conservation of the Chihuahuan Desert borderlands. The Scholastic Shooting Sports Foundation says it provides shooting-sports education and opportunities to school-age youth. The Wildlife Society describes its mission as enabling wildlife professionals to sustain wildlife populations and habitats through science-based management and conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported $419,175 in itemized grants across 13 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,594 to $117,303, with a median of $22,590. The largest awards included $117,303 to Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation, $95,000 to Blood Origins Inc, and $28,000 to Philmont Scout Ranch. The stated purpose for these grants was to support the operations of similar organizations in conservation.
Other 2024 awards included $27,553 to Conservation Force, $26,575 to Texas Parks and Wildlife, $25,000 to Texas Wildlife Foundation, $22,590 to Congressional Sportsmen Foundation, and $15,000 to The Wildlife Society. The Foundation’s filing says grant recipients must provide periodic reports with pictures and narrative updates or progress on the use of grant funds for identified projects.
The Foundation’s application page says applications must be complete and include all required documentation. Submissions exceeding 30 pages, including supporting documents, will not be considered. The Foundation aims to decide pending applications within 60 days after the deadline, though timing may vary, and says applicants will be notified once decisions are made.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Russell Stacy as president, Scott Tobermann as vice president, Abe Nayfa as secretary, and Craig Dixon as treasurer. It also lists Larry D Herwig DDS, Dan Cabela, Ben P Carter, and Mark Little as directors, and Corey Mason and Brian Fienhold as CEO and interim CEO, respectively.
DSC Foundation Inc is led by Corey Mason, CEO on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corey Mason
CEO
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Fienhold
Interim CEO
Director → Interim CEO, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russell Stacy
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry D. Herwig DDS
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben P. Carter
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Cabela
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Little
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Tobermann
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abe Nayfa
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Dixon
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Larry Weishuhn (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Denell Jackson (2022–2023) — Coordinator
- Former: Dave Fulson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jerry Baker (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tim Fallon (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Karen Mehall Phillips (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Cheatham (2020–2021) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Susan Rubio (2020) — 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 DSC Foundation Inc
How much does DSC Foundation Inc give each year?
DSC Foundation Inc gave $419K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $326K across 15 grants.
What is DSC Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
DSC Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $22,590, and its average grant was $32,244, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does DSC Foundation Inc give grants?
DSC Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Mississippi (23%) and New Mexico (7%).
Does DSC Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on DSC Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are DSC Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
DSC Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Outdoors Tomorrow Foundation ($117,303), Blood Origins Inc ($95,000) and Philmont Scout Ranch ($28,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is DSC Foundation Inc?
DSC Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What does DSC Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to promote global conservation of wildlife and habitats by supporting well-regulated hunting and sustainable use. Its stated work includes education, public engagement, research, and direct financial support for organizations pursuing related objectives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DSC Foundation Inc?
The Foundation accepts unsolicited requests through its grant application process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is DSC Foundation Inc's EIN?
DSC Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5373716. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does DSC Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 7, 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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