Giving Inc
Giving Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including religious organizations, hunger-relief organizations, and other nonprofits.
Giving Inc at a glance
In short: Giving Inc gave $221K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $221,335
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,296
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,900,142
- +7.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Giving Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6535 Crestmere Dr, Dallas, TX 75254
Phone: (214) 725-9572
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Giving Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Bible Church ($75K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 86 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing shows that 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 5% to recipients in North Carolina. The filing also lists Colorado at 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Giving Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 89% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 153% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $75K (2020) to $221K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $221K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Bible Church Dallas, TX | General | $75,000 |
| Our Calling Dallas, TX | General | $40,000 |
| Northwest Bible Church Dallas, TX | General | $31,375 |
| Union Gospel Mission Dallas, TX | General | $15,500 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | General | $10,750 |
| North Texas Food Bank Dallas, TX | General | $10,750 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Revelation Media Richardson, TX | General | $5,000 |
| Write-Way Prison Ministries Garland, TX | General | $4,000 |
| Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Dallas, TX | General | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,900,142 | $373,548 | $245,112 | $221,335 | 18 | $222,900 | $165,822 | $111,591 |
| 2023 | $1,771,160 | $325,830 | $221,365 | $204,500 | 19 | $205,820 | $42,648 | $93,682 |
| 2022 | $1,667,868 | $485,754 | $132,252 | $117,420 | 17 | $118,680 | $82,854 | $68,318 |
| 2021 | $1,313,842 | $358,341 | $101,620 | $87,585 | 17 | $87,585 | $31,021 | $76,968 |
| 2020 | $1,057,121 | $398,663 | $82,460 | $75,370 | 15 | — | $44,444 | $52,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Giving Inc reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. For example, North Texas Food Bank describes its work as hunger relief through a network of partner agencies and organizations; Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as an evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid; and Revelation Media says it produces and distributes Christian and biblical content. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Giving Inc awarded 18 grants totaling $221,335. Grant amounts ranged from $720 to $75,000, with a median of $4,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $75,000 to Dallas Bible Church, $40,000 to Our Calling, $31,375 to Northwest Bible Church, $15,500 to Union Gospel Mission, and $10,750 each to Salvation Army and North Texas Food Bank. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $5,000 to Revelation Media, and $4,000 to Write-Way Prison Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hugh T. Blevins Jr. as president, Nancy J. Blevins as vice president and treasurer, Ann E. Blevins as vice president and secretary, and David H. Blevins as vice president.
Giving Inc is led by Hugh T. Blevins Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hugh T. Blevins Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ann E. Blevins
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David H. Blevins
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy J. Blevins
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Giving Inc
How much does Giving Inc give each year?
Giving Inc gave $221K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $205K across 19 grants.
What is Giving Inc's typical grant size?
Giving Inc's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $12,296, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Giving Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Giving Inc give grants?
Giving Inc gives mostly in Texas: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants) and Richardson, TX (2 grants).
Does Giving Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Giving Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Giving Inc's largest grantees?
Giving Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Bible Church ($75,000), Our Calling ($40,000) and Northwest Bible Church ($31,375), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Giving Inc?
Giving Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $223K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Giving Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for varied organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Giving Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Giving Inc's EIN?
Giving Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2193860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Giving Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Giving Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/giving-inc-morg_f410501319e3422d83b3c114e8e9237c
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