Ernst Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $222K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
-14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
+116.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$265K
+62.2% YoY
About Ernst Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Ernst Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $222K.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with Ernst Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,917,521 | $5,762,236 | $6,089,470 |
| Revenue | $234,260 | $177,238 | $504,563 |
| Expenses | $1,077,292 | $503,409 | $528,334 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,062,039 | $492,007 | $486,785 |
| Net Investment Income | $222,476 | $156,486 | $133,175 |
| Distributable Amount | $350,436 | $318,992 | $283,745 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK ERNST | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
William Z Hayes Foundation
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$629K
Grants
4
Total Given
$28K
Tr Uw Jane James Cook Item 19
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$861K
Grants
11
Total Given
$41K
Forsyth Fbo Leonard Wood Memorial
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$320K
Grants
1
Total Given
$18K
Teas Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$3.0M
Grants
3
Total Given
$138K
Harold D Miller Endowment Fund
DALLAS, TX
Assets
$890K
Grants
1
Total Given
$44K
Amarillo Business Foundation
AMARILLO, TX
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
13
Total Given
$222K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with Ernst Family Foundation on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities