Leland Fikes Foundation Inc
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1954, it primarily supports work in reproductive health, rights, and justice; democracy; Dallas-area human services; and medical research.
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Leland Fikes Foundation Inc gave $8.2M across 84 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,200,000
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 84
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,619
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $96,399,863
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (19 of 78, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (71% 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 Leland Fikes Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its website says applications are by invitation only, submitted through an online portal, and limited to 501(c)(3) organizations; it does not fund individuals or politically partisan groups. The board meets quarterly to review applications.
- Review Cycle
- The listed 2026 deadlines are January 9, April 10, July 3, and October 2. The October 2 deadline is today.
- Deadline
- The listed 2026 deadlines are January 9, April 10, July 3, and October 2.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3161 Webb Ave, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 754-0144
Website: https://fikesfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Leland Fikes Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ($1.1M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $4.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
328 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 142 grants of 328 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated priorities are nationwide, statewide in Texas, and local to Dallas. In 2024, 71% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 13% to the District of Columbia, 11% to New York, 2% to California, and 1% to Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 84 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Leland Fikes Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 78 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $116K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $4.5M (2020) to $8.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 84 grants totaling $8.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Neuro Hifu | $1,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America New York, NY | Resolute: the Fight for Abortion Equity | $600,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas Dallas, TX | Capital Campaign | $600,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Comprehensive Campaign | $400,000 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club Inc Dallas, TX | Capital grant to purchase 1421 n. Peak st., dallas, tx 75204 | $250,000 |
| Parkland Foundation Dallas, TX | Expansion of Family Planning Services at Parkland Health | $250,000 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education Fund Austin, TX | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Support for the Resilient Democracy Hub | $150,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab Dallas, TX | Maximizing Benefits for Economic Mobility | $150,000 |
| Truth Pregnancy Resource Center Dallas, TX | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
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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 | $96,399,863 | $11,448,818 | $11,866,636 | $8,200,000 | 84 | $8,798,117 | $8,146,588 | $7,827,401 |
| 2023 | $97,292,363 | $11,170,816 | $11,037,217 | $7,000,000 | 77 | $7,528,440 | $7,646,155 | $7,746,299 |
| 2022 | $96,834,078 | $4,277,235 | $9,264,263 | $5,600,000 | 65 | $6,111,798 | $1,133,162 | $9,032,157 |
| 2021 | $101,923,625 | $38,297,206 | $7,940,731 | $4,900,000 | 56 | $5,297,870 | $35,374,864 | $8,291,857 |
| 2020 | $71,373,270 | $6,970,975 | $7,236,819 | $4,499,700 | 46 | — | $4,717,274 | $5,531,970 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Leland Fikes Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds general operations, programs and direct services, advocacy, and capacity building across four strategic priorities: reproductive health, rights, and justice; democracy; Dallas-area human services; and medical research. Its website describes support for reproductive healthcare and information, policy and civic work, local services addressing needs such as homelessness and food insecurity, and innovative medical research in partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Examples of grantees’ work include Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, which describes its mission as providing primary and reproductive healthcare, science-based education, and advocacy for reproductive justice in Texas. Dallas 24 Hour Club describes providing transitional living and support services for homeless people dealing with alcoholism and addiction. The Texas Freedom Network Education Fund describes supporting civic education, voter engagement, and research promoting equality, religious freedom, and social justice.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 84 grants totaling $8.2 million. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $1 million, with a median of $50,000. Larger awards included $1 million to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for “NEURO HIFU”; $600,000 to Planned Parenthood Federation of America for “RESOLUTE: THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION EQUITY”; and $600,000 to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas for a capital campaign. Other grants included $400,000 to the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for its comprehensive campaign and $250,000 to Parkland Foundation for expansion of family planning services at Parkland Health.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Amy L Fikes as president, Lee Fikes as treasurer, Catherine F Lavie and Brendan J Fikes as vice presidents, and Lauren Blitzer as secretary.
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc is led by Amy L. Fikes, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Amy L. Fikes
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan J. Fikes
Vice President
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $245K (2024)
Catherine F. Lavie
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$23K (2024)
Lauren Blitzer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$248K (2022) → $287K (2024)
Lee Fikes
Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $287K, to Lauren Blitzer (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leland Fikes Foundation Inc
How much does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc give each year?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc gave $8.2M across 84 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7.0M across 77 grants.
What is Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $97,619, across 84 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Leland Fikes Foundation Inc that year got $71K on average.
Where does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc give grants?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 71% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (38 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Austin, TX (8 grants) and New York, NY (5 grants).
Does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (63 of 84) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ($1,125,000 across 2 grants), Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas ($650,000 across 2 grants) and Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($600,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Leland Fikes Foundation Inc?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc reported $96.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Leland Fikes Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation funds general operations, programs and direct services, advocacy, and capacity building across four strategic priorities: reproductive health, rights, and justice; democracy; Dallas-area human services; and medical research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Leland Fikes Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's EIN?
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6035984. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Leland Fikes Foundation 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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