Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation
The Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its charter limits grants to charitable, scientific, literary, religious, and education purposes, and its stated mission is to serve God by serving others—using resources to change lives, alleviate suffering, encourage hope, and enhance education for people in need.
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation at a glance
In short: Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation gave $1.1M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,072,500
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -4.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,344
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $16,197,907
- +10.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (12 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% 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 Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its website says applications must be submitted online and that eligible organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under IRS sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a). It does not give grants to individuals, organizations outside the United States, or annual sustentation funds. The board may request a site visit. The website also says prospective applicants may send a letter of inquiry before completing the online application.
- Review Cycle
- Applications for current consideration must be received by May 1; awards are made during the first week of December.
- Deadline
- Applications for current consideration must be received by May 1; awards are made during the first week of December.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4712 Shadywood Lane, Dallas, TX 75209
Phone: (214) 361-1921
Website: https://haggertyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation
Who Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Health ($250K). Together the top 10 received $809K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 261 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it gives preference to applications from Dallas County when applications concern programs in different geographic areas, and that it will not consider requests outside Texas unless by invitation. In 2024, reported grant dollars went primarily to Texas recipients (91%), followed by Wisconsin (7%), Louisiana (2%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 48 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $820K (2021) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Health Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $250,000 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $250,000 |
| Bishop Dunne Catholic School Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $69,250 |
| Dallas Court Appointed Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $50,000 |
| Nexus Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $44,250 |
| Marquette University Haggerty Museum Milwaukee, WI | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $40,000 |
| Equest Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $30,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $25,000 |
| St Mary of Carmel Catholic School Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $25,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Association Dallas, TX | Charitable - for General Operations of Agency | $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 | $16,197,907 | $1,554,699 | $1,183,318 | $1,072,500 | 48 | $1,082,012 | $1,453,393 | $1,208,458 |
| 2023 | $14,704,672 | $622,770 | $1,178,561 | $1,050,250 | 50 | $1,069,461 | $523,670 | $1,089,529 |
| 2022 | $15,534,957 | $1,631,219 | $1,261,191 | $1,103,000 | 53 | $1,181,693 | $1,590,770 | $1,124,717 |
| 2021 | $11,557,542 | $2,446,755 | $973,566 | $820,266 | 55 | $909,599 | $2,397,435 | $1,194,519 |
| 2020 | $15,660,861 | $905,030 | $964,861 | $850,000 | 55 | — | $864,341 | $949,492 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 identifies charitable, medical, education, religious, and literary needs as areas of giving. Its website describes charitable giving as addressing harmful conditions affecting individuals and families; scientific giving as supporting medical research; literary giving as promoting authors, literature, and print media; religious giving as strengthening and teaching the Catholic faith; and education giving as supporting organizations that educate students, especially in underserved communities.
Recent recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. EQUEST describes its work as partnering with horses to provide activities and therapies for children and adults with diverse needs. The Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center says it provides a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach to child-abuse cases and cases involving children who witnessed violent crimes. The Dallas Museum of Art describes its work as bringing art to diverse communities and presenting works across cultures and time.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $1,072,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, with a median of $7,000. The two largest reported grants were $250,000 each to Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center, both for general operations. Other grants included $69,250 to Bishop Dunne Catholic School, $50,000 to Dallas Court Appointed, $44,250 to NEXUS, and $40,000 to Marquette University Haggerty Museum. NEXUS describes its work as providing residential alternatives for people with developmental challenges.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick E. Haggerty as chairman/CEO; Michael Haggerty as secretary/treasurer; and Peggy Kelsey, Teresa Haggerty Parravano, and Robert Moosey as directors.
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation is led by Patrick E. Haggerty, Chairman & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick E. Haggerty
Chairman & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Kelsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Moosey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Haggerty Parravano
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Haggerty
Secretary & 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.
Frequently asked questions about Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation
How much does Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation give each year?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation gave $1.1M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 50 grants.
What is Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's typical grant size?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $22,344, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation give grants?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (26 grants), Austin, TX (4 grants), Sturgeon Bay, WI (4 grants) and New Orleans, LA (4 grants).
Does Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's largest grantees?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Children's Health ($250,000), UT Southwestern Medical Center ($250,000) and Bishop Dunne Catholic School ($69,250), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation reported $16.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation fund?
The foundation identifies charitable, medical, education, religious, and literary needs as areas of giving. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's EIN?
Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2076387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty 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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