Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing children’s cancer, arts and culture, children’s welfare, education, cancer support, and parks and trails.
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable at a glance
In short: Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable gave $367K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $24K), mostly in Texas. 40% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,000
- +227.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $24,467
- +74.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,420,433
- +35.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (85% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4708 St Johns Drive, Dallas, TX 75205
Phone: (214) 924-3225
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Children's Cancer Fund ($100K). Together the top 10 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 46 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 8% to Arkansas, and 7% to Georgia. Listed recipients include organizations in Dallas and elsewhere in Texas, Little Rock and Magnolia in Arkansas, and Kennesaw in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 47% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 332% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2021) to $367K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $367K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Cancer Fund Farmers Branch, TX | By working closely with these respected organizations, we are able to strategically focus our funds on improving treatment and care methods for North Texas children who are affected by all types of pediatric cancer. | $100,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Pursue Excellence in Collecting and Programming. | $60,000 |
| The Crystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | Aid, support and make contributions to children's charities in dallas. | $40,000 |
| Turtle Creek Conservancy Dallas, TX | The park has served generations as a green oasis in the city, and our role is to preserve and protect this essential natural amenity for generations to come. | $27,500 |
| American Cancer Society Kennesaw, GA | Improve the lives of people with cancer and their families. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Katy Trail Dallas, TX | The mission of friends of the katy trail is to maintain, enhance and advocate for the katy trail as the premier trail for recreation, wellness, and alternative transportation in the city of dallas. | $25,000 |
| Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church Little Rock, AR | The mission is to inspire love, embrace christ, and engage the world. | $25,000 |
| Highland Park Education Dallas, TX | To rally our entire community to raise the critical funds necessary for continuing highland park isd's tradition of exemplary education. | $20,000 |
| The Lamplighter School Dallas, TX | Education- General Fund. | $12,000 |
| Dallas Contemporary Dallas, TX | The mission to present the forefront of contemporary artistic practice and artistic production through exhibitions, performances, and public programs in order to advance the discovery and appreciation of the art of this moment. | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,420,433 | $485,115 | $371,510 | $367,000 | 15 | $367,000 | $480,605 | $549,526 |
| 2024 | $9,939,352 | $2,321,141 | $112,000 | $112,000 | 8 | $112,000 | $307,233 | $366,581 |
| 2023 | $6,490,746 | $3,848,371 | $98,966 | $86,700 | 10 | $86,700 | $64,555 | $116,553 |
| 2022 | $2,098,757 | $149,552 | $149,865 | $85,000 | 5 | $85,000 | $54,783 | $92,756 |
| 2021 | $2,589,135 | $224,640 | $121,413 | $59,550 | 8 | $59,550 | $34,727 | $75,387 |
| 2020 | $1,663,164 | $153,217 | $106,497 | $100,800 | 7 | — | $46,348 | $58,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable reported a distributable amount of $550K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, the Dallas Museum of Art says it pursues excellence in collecting and programming and presents art across cultures and time; The Crystal Charity Ball says it supports organizations in Dallas County concerned with children’s care, development, or welfare; and Turtle Creek Conservancy describes its work as preserving and enhancing Turtle Creek Park and Arlington Hall. Friends of the Katy Trail says its mission is to maintain, enhance, and advocate for the trail, while the American Cancer Society says it works to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $367,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $20,000. Its largest listed grants were $100,000 to Children’s Cancer Fund, $60,000 to the Dallas Museum of Art, and $40,000 to The Crystal Charity Ball. Other listed awards included $27,500 to Turtle Creek Conservancy; $25,000 each to the American Cancer Society, Friends of the Katy Trail, and Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church; and $20,000 to Highland Park Education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists AMANDA D SHUFELDT as trustee.
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable is led by Amanda D. Shufeldt, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda D. Shufeldt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable
How much does Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable give each year?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable gave $367K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $112K across 8 grants.
What is Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's typical grant size?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $24,467, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable that year got $14K on average.
Where does Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable give grants?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arkansas (8%) and Georgia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (11 grants).
Does Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's largest grantees?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Children's Cancer Fund ($100,000), Dallas Museum of Art ($60,000) and The Crystal Charity Ball ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable reported $13.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $367K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $550K (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 Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable?
The foundation states that it 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 Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's EIN?
Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3947854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Mandy and Bill Dillard Charitable 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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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