Haynes & Boone Foundation
Haynes & Boone Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and also maintains a disaster relief fund for eligible Haynes and Boone, LLP employees and their immediate family members affected by qualified disasters.
Haynes & Boone Foundation at a glance
In short: Haynes & Boone Foundation gave $229K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. 57% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $229,099
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,164
- +26.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,031,860
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 57% first-time grantees (13 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (66% 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 Haynes & Boone Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for charitable contributions; it gives to preselected charitable organizations. Separately, eligible employees and family dependents seeking disaster-relief assistance must complete an application and submit it to Crystal Paterson, Controller of the Haynes and Boone Dallas office. The application asks about the applicant’s need and distress, disaster-related damage or suffering, income before and after the disaster, dependents, and other available income or aid. Current employees of Haynes and Boone, LLP and their family dependents may be eligible. Partners, directors, officers, key employees, and their specified family dependents and family members are ineligible. A selection committee reviews applications and determines the type and amount of assistance.
- Contact
Application contact: Crystal Paterson
Mailing address: 2801 North Harwood Street Suite, 2300, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 651-5755
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Haynes & Boone Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was DBA Community Service Fund Inc ($26K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 161 grants of 163 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 66% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 20% to the District of Columbia, 4% each to Colorado and Connecticut, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Haynes & Boone Foundation open to new grantees?
57%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 23 grantees (57%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 487% 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 $218K (2023) to $362K (2020). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $229K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DBA Community Service Fund Inc Dallas, TX | Equal Access to Justice Campaign | $25,500 |
| Business Executives for National Security Washington, DC | President's Club Membership for Albert Tan | $25,000 |
| Center for American and International Law Texas Plano, TX | 75 for 75 pledge - payment 3 of 3 | $25,000 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Dallas, TX | Annual Campaign Donation | $25,000 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | Corporate Gift for 2023-2024 United Way Campaign | $20,000 |
| Center for Survivor Agency & Justice Washington, DC | Donation | $10,000 |
| Food Bank of Rockies Denver, CO | General Donation | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Ceeli Institute Washington, DC | Annual Contribution | $10,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Dallas Dallas, TX | Annual Donation | $10,000 |
| National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc New London, CT | General Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,031,860 | $200,012 | $239,194 | $229,099 | 25 | $229,099 | — | $47,089 |
| 2023 | $1,071,042 | $200,132 | $222,995 | $217,900 | 30 | $217,900 | $37 | $49,494 |
| 2022 | $1,093,905 | $341,634 | $337,242 | $333,122 | 34 | $333,122 | — | $46,552 |
| 2021 | $1,089,513 | $324,643 | $258,946 | $258,826 | 37 | $258,826 | — | $44,725 |
| 2020 | $1,023,816 | $966,500 | $361,995 | $361,875 | 37 | — | — | $15,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Haynes & Boone Foundation reported a distributable amount of $47K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as community services, education, legal assistance, employment, and public education about Coast Guard history. For example, United Way of Metropolitan Dallas describes its work as bringing together community, corporate, civic, and nonprofit partners to strengthen access to education, income, and health across North Texas. Goodwill Industries of Dallas says it helps people facing employment barriers build skills and find jobs. Legal Services of Northern Virginia describes itself as providing free legal assistance to low-income residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $229,099. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,500, with a median of $5,000. Its largest listed grants included $25,500 to DBA Community Service Fund Inc. for an equal access to justice campaign; $25,000 each to Business Executives for National Security, the Center for American and International Law, and United Way of Metropolitan Dallas; and $20,000 to United Way of Greater Houston. Other 2024 recipients included Goodwill Industries of Dallas ($10,000), the National Coast Guard Museum Association ($10,000), Dallas Education Foundation ($5,000), and Texas Access to Justice Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Taylor Wilson as president, Richard M. Fijolek as vice president and treasurer, and Stacy L. Brainin as secretary.
Haynes & Boone Foundation is led by Taylor Wilson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Taylor Wilson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Fijolek
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacy L. Brainin
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynne Liberato (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Timothy E. Powers (2020–2021) — President & 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 Haynes & Boone Foundation
How much does Haynes & Boone Foundation give each year?
Haynes & Boone Foundation gave $229K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $218K across 30 grants.
What is Haynes & Boone Foundation's typical grant size?
Haynes & Boone Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,164, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Haynes & Boone Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Haynes & Boone Foundation give grants?
Haynes & Boone Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (9 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Houston, TX (3 grants).
Does Haynes & Boone Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of Haynes & Boone Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Haynes & Boone Foundation's largest grantees?
Haynes & Boone Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include DBA Community Service Fund Inc ($25,500), Business Executives for National Security ($25,000) and Center for American and International Law ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Haynes & Boone Foundation?
Haynes & Boone Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $229K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Haynes & Boone Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees included organizations working in areas such as community services, education, legal assistance, employment, and public education about Coast Guard history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Haynes & Boone Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for charitable contributions; it gives to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Haynes & Boone Foundation's EIN?
Haynes & Boone Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2860946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Haynes & Boone Foundation 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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