North Texas Charitable Foundation
North Texas Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Coppell, Texas. It supports charitable organizations through grants; in 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $767,600.
North Texas Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: North Texas Charitable Foundation gave $768K across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $767,600
- +244.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +833.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,414
- -63.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,800
- Total assets
- $16,599,925
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to North Texas Charitable 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: 106 N Denton Tap Rd Ste 210, Coppell, TX 75019
Phone: (972) 754-8708
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who North Texas Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Instituto Cultural en Pro de la Mujer y Las Ninez AC ($225K). Together the top 10 received $530K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 31 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The remaining grant dollars were distributed to recipients in North Carolina (4%), Kansas (3%), Tennessee (3%), and Indiana (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Texas Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2023) to $768K (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $768K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Instituto Cultural en Pro de la Mujer y Las Ninez AC Morelia Michoacan Mexi, TX | Assistance to underprivilegedgirls and destitute women. Food,clothing and shelter will be provided. | $225,000 |
| Operation Finally Home New Braunfels, TX | Homes and modifications forwounded or injured vets. | $50,000 |
| Operation Kindness Carrollton, TX | No-kill animal shelter.$25k for medical, and $25kfor play yard turf. | $50,000 |
| Relational Care Ministries Inc Austin, TX | Special needs andcommunity outreach training. | $40,000 |
| Dallas Mission for Life Dallas, TX | Kids LIFE program. | $30,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Provide meals to hungryNorth Texans. | $30,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Hurricane Helene Assistance Relief | $30,000 |
| Bethany House of Laredo Laredo, TX | To fund meal services for homeless and disabledindividuals. | $25,000 |
| Casa De Misericordia Laredo, TX | To provide classes & programsfor support services and educational life skills | $25,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County Laredo, TX | Supplies, training, & equipmentfor forensic interviews and therapy programs. | $25,000 |
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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 | $16,599,925 | $956,392 | $1,085,525 | $767,600 | 28 | $843,764 | $714,631 | $891,922 |
| 2023 | $16,728,715 | $684,563 | $457,657 | $223,000 | 3 | $277,882 | $552,735 | $842,188 |
| 2022 | $16,503,473 | $17,573,057 | $81,409 | — | — | $12,572 | $182,443 | $310,680 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Texas Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $892K 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 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal care, housing for military veterans, counseling and training, food assistance, homelessness services, and wishes for children with critical illnesses. For example, Operation Kindness describes its mission as providing lifesaving care, programs, and community resources for pets and the people who love them. Operation Finally Home says it provides homes and home modifications to military heroes, first responders, and their families. The North Texas Food Bank describes its work as addressing hunger in North Texas through feeding partners and access to nutritious food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $767,600. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $225,000, with a median grant of $20,800. Notable grants included $225,000 to Instituto Cultural en Pro de la Mujer y Las Ninez AC for assistance to underprivileged girls and destitute women; $50,000 each to Operation Finally Home and Operation Kindness; and $40,000 to Relational Care Ministries Inc. Other grants included $30,000 each to Dallas Mission for Life, North Texas Food Bank, and Samaritan’s Purse, and $25,000 each to Bethany House of Laredo, Casa De Misericordia, Children’s Advocacy Center of Laredo-Webb County, Make-A-Wish Foundation of North Texas, and Ruthe B Cowl Rehabilitation Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Dickinson Jr as President/Director; Paula Huitron as Admin/Director; John Dickinson as Treasurer/Director; Antonio Dickinson as Secretary/Director; and Mary Dickinson as Director.
North Texas Charitable Foundation is led by William J Dickinson Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2022; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J Dickinson Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$25K (2022) → $106K (2024)
Antonio Dickinson
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $16K (2024)
John Dickinson
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $26K (2024)
Paula Huitron
Administrator & Director
On filings since 2022
14 hrs/week
$9K (2022) → $24K (2024)
Mary Dickinson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $106K, to William J Dickinson Jr (Pres/Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about North Texas Charitable Foundation
How much does North Texas Charitable Foundation give each year?
North Texas Charitable Foundation gave $768K across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $223K across 3 grants.
What is North Texas Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
North Texas Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,800, and its average grant was $27,414, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Texas Charitable Foundation give grants?
North Texas Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Laredo, TX (7 grants) and Dallas, TX (7 grants).
Does North Texas Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of North Texas Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are North Texas Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
North Texas Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Instituto Cultural en Pro de la Mujer y Las Ninez AC ($225,000), Operation Finally Home ($50,000) and Operation Kindness ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is North Texas Charitable Foundation?
North Texas Charitable Foundation reported $16.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $844K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $892K (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 North Texas Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in areas such as animal care, housing for military veterans, counseling and training, food assistance, homelessness services, and wishes for children with critical illnesses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from North Texas Charitable 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 North Texas Charitable Foundation's EIN?
North Texas Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3958475. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does North Texas Charitable 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 2022–2024
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