First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation
The foundation's mission is to support the programs of first presbyterian church and other presbyterian ministries and causes.
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation at a glance
In short: First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $188K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,692,382
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $188,042
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $40,134,452
- +6.4% 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.
Who First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was First Presbyterian Church of Dallas ($1.6M). Together the top 9 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 41 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% 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 $1.5M (2022) to $4.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $1,592,088 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Developmental Day School Dallas, TX | General Support | $25,294 |
| Ukirk SMU Dallas, TX | General Support | $16,200 |
| Presbyterian Camps at Gilmont Inc Gilmer, TX | General Support | $12,300 |
| Austin College Sherman, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services Austin, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Forefront Living Foundation Dallas, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly Hunt, TX | General Support | $8,500 |
| Schriener University Kerrville, TX | General Support | $8,000 |
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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 | $40,134,452 | $4,087,880 | $2,213,301 | $1,692,382 | 9 | $3,064,264 |
| 2023 | $37,733,968 | $793,692 | $1,811,960 | $1,590,542 | 9 | $-355,067 |
| 2022 | $33,547,098 | $550,868 | $1,773,599 | $1,537,814 | 8 | $361,025 |
| 2021 | $40,690,603 | $5,529,133 | $4,233,081 | $3,998,515 | 8 | $5,426,777 |
| 2020 | $38,300,609 | $3,155,152 | $1,964,541 | $1,701,067 | 7 | $3,112,303 |
About First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation
Based on IRS filings
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation is led by Jeff Jones, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Jones
President
First Vice President → First Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2022
First Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Baker
Trustee
Director → Second Vice President, 2021
Second Vice President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rick Gilham
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy Cobb
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Pryor
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Knipp
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Mason
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Scott
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim O'Bannon
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julius Zsohar III
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Welch
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Martinez
Secretary
Director → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leah Jordan
2nd Vice President
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon King
1st Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thella Bowens
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Kelly Boyington (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Amy Aamold (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Larry Pease (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Haley (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mickey Bonesio (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ernie R. Higginbotham (2022) — President
- Former: Ernest R Higginbotham (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Becky Sykes (2020) — First Vice President
- Former: Dick Abney (2020) — Director
- Former: Jerry Grissom (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Lucy Richards (2020) — Second Vice President
- Former: Marilyn Hammett (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 First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation
How much does First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation give each year?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation gave $1.7M across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 9 grants.
What is First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's typical grant size?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $188,042, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation give grants?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas 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 (4 grants).
Does First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's largest grantees?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include First Presbyterian Church of Dallas ($1,592,088), First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Developmental Day School ($25,294) and Ukirk SMU ($16,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation reported $40.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $40.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's EIN?
First Presbyterian Church of Dallas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6052623. 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
(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 December 5, 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 15, 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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