THE SAMMONS CENTER ENDOWMENT CORP. IS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT WILL BE HELD IN AN ENDOWMENT. INCOME AND CAPITAL GAINS FROM THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SAMMONS CENTER FOR THE ARTS IN FULL SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.5M
+16.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$390K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$390K
About Sammons Center Endowment Corp
Based on IRS filings
Sammons Center Endowment Corp is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $390K. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,479,396 | $5,558,768 | $5,061,805 |
| Revenue | $86,821 | $89,250 | $142,202 |
| Expenses | $432,914 | $111,395 | $33,786 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $86,821 | $89,250 | $74,702 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Sammons Center for the Arts ($390,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAMMONS CENTER FOR THE ARTS DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT | $390,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER POINSATTE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| LUCAS LACHANCE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| G TIMOTHY HARDIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LORI BENSING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOSHUA BLACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN L STRAUSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL L RIDDLE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRUCE WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOANNA ST ANGELO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sammons Center Endowment Corp?
Sammons Center Endowment Corp is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in DALLAS, TX. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sammons Center Endowment Corp?
As of 2024, Sammons Center Endowment Corp holds $6.5M in total assets with $87K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $390K in 2024.
Where does Sammons Center Endowment Corp operate?
Sammons Center Endowment Corp has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Sammons Center Endowment Corp award?
In 2024, Sammons Center Endowment Corp awarded 1 grants totaling $390K — an average of about $390K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sammons Center Endowment Corp's EIN?
Sammons Center Endowment Corp's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-1677792. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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