Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation
The Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, churches, health organizations, and community-serving nonprofits.
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation gave $159K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,500
- -67.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,906
- -65.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,899,755
- +5.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (7 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% 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 Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2100 Ross Avenue Suite 1870 Lb9, Dallas, TX 75201-6773
Phone: (817) 334-0066
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Philip's School ($40K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
109 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 109 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 3% to recipients in New York, and 3% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 16 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 66% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 55% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $159K (2024) to $487K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $159K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Philip's School Dallas, TX | General Fund | $40,000 |
| Park Cities Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| T Jefferson High School Alumni Association Dallas, TX | General Fund | $25,000 |
| BS&W Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | AT&T Memory Center Fund | $10,000 |
| Advocates for Community Transformation (Act) Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Youth Believing in Change Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Dallas Addison, TX | 2024 Forvis Invitational Sponsor | $10,000 |
| Weekday School of Upumc Dallas, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Mount Sinai Health System New York, NY | Ichan School of Medicine | $5,000 |
| Whitefish Community Foundation Whitefish, MT | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,899,755 | $394,567 | $178,846 | $158,500 | 16 | $158,500 | $143,746 | $290,565 |
| 2023 | $3,684,034 | $-101,275 | $503,942 | $487,167 | 17 | $487,167 | $117,137 | $230,196 |
| 2022 | $4,289,251 | $134,088 | $302,227 | $277,000 | 20 | $277,000 | $195,880 | $243,153 |
| 2021 | $4,362,371 | $505,668 | $491,409 | $465,693 | 28 | $465,693 | $221,202 | $242,640 |
| 2020 | $4,348,112 | $147,961 | $440,379 | $422,813 | 28 | — | $64,811 | $239,004 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $291K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose missions include education and leadership development, healthcare, philanthropy, and human services. For example, Youth Believing in Change describes its mission as developing servant-leaders through spiritual, educational, and entrepreneurial training. Mount Sinai Health System says it provides patient care and advances medicine through education, research, and outreach. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $158,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $40,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards were $40,000 to St Philip’s School for its general fund; $25,000 each to Park Cities Presbyterian Church and T Jefferson High School Alumni Association, both for their general funds; and $10,000 each to BS&W Dallas Foundation, Advocates for Community Transformation, Youth Believing in Change, and The First Tee of Greater Dallas.
Other reported 2024 grants included $5,000 to Weekday School of UPUMC, Mount Sinai Health System, and Whitefish Community Foundation; $2,500 to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and University of Texas Foundation; and $2,500 each to Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer and Dallas 24 Hour Club. Dallas Pi Beta Phi Philanthropies received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence B Dale as president, treasurer, and director; Beverley B Dale as vice-president, secretary, and director; and John R Dale, Peter L Dale, Edward B Dale, and Jayne K Dale as directors.
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation is led by Lawrence B Dale, President, Treasurer & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence B Dale
President, Treasurer & Director
President Treasurer Director → President, Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverley B Dale
V-P, Sec'y & Director
Vice President Sec'y Director → V-P, Sec'y & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward B Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne K Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John R Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter L Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation
How much does Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation give each year?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation gave $159K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $487K across 17 grants.
What is Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,906, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation give grants?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% 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).
Does Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Philip's School ($40,000), Park Cities Presbyterian Church ($25,000) and T Jefferson High School Alumni Association ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $159K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $291K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations whose missions include education and leadership development, healthcare, philanthropy, and human services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's EIN?
Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0265867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lawrence B Dale Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lawrence B Dale Family Foundation funds
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- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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