Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation
The Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 2001, the foundation focuses on philanthropic giving across education, human services, and arts and culture sectors.
Key facts about Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation
- EIN
- 75-2910339
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $708,877
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- Average grant
- $24,444
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (10 of 29, 2025)
- Total assets
- $3,251,228
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation's 29 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (92%) and Colorado (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (15 grants), Vail, CO (4 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (3 grants). 97% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Is Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 29 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 66% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 271% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 358% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
-4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$709K
+161.7% YoY
Grant Count
29
-12.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
+197.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Arts and Culture
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grants are made by invitation only.
Grant Range
$75–$200,250
Average Grant
amount: $4,900–$11,814
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Colorado, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 29 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,251,228
- Total Revenues: $1,155,052
- Total Expenses: $804,772
- Total Liabilities: $118,000
- Giving Rate: 7.9% of assets
Historical Assets:
- 2024: $3.39 million
- 2023: $3.4 million
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,251,228 | $3,393,361 | $3,191,034 |
| Revenue | $1,155,052 | $325,571 | $130,810 |
| Expenses | $804,772 | $342,146 | $212,832 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $708,877 | $270,925 | $138,335 |
| Net Investment Income | $536,372 | $256,657 | $111,821 |
| Distributable Amount | $197,954 | $191,650 | $184,606 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Utd Center for Brain Health ($200,250), Dallas Symphony Foundation ($150,000), Dallas Symphony Association ($133,491).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UTD CENTER FOR BRAIN HEALTH Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,250 |
| DALLAS SYMPHONY FOUNDATION Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $150,000 |
| DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $133,491 |
| SAINT MICHAEL AND ALL ANGELS FOUNDATION OF DALLAS Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $82,200 |
| BRAVO COLORADO AT VAIL-BEAVER CREEK Vail, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $32,011 |
| VAN CLIBURN FOUNDATION INC Fort Worth, TX | GENERAL OBLIGATIONS | $17,500 |
| EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRANSFIGURATION Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13,000 |
| DALLAS ARBORETUM & BOTANICAL SOCIETY INC Dallas, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY NATIONAL CORP Alexandria, VA | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF TEXAS San Antonio, TX | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Shirley McIntyre – President
- William S McIntyre IV – Vice President/Secretary
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley McIntyre | President | 0.5 | — |
| William S McIntyre IV | Vice President/ Secretary | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has supported cultural institutions, with significant grants to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Dallas Symphony Foundation in 2025, indicating continued commitment to arts funding in the Dallas area.
Foundation awards $91,500 to boost rural Montana projectsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Arts and Culture
How do I apply for a grant from Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: $708,877 (2025 fiscal year) • Number of grants: 60 grants (2025) • Typical grant range: $75–$200,250 • Median grant amount: $2,300–$5,000 • Average grant amount: $4,900–$11,814 **Recent Grantees (2025):** • Dallas Symphony Foundation: $150,000 (General Operations) • Dallas Symphony Orchestra: $133,491 (General Operations) • All Angels Foundation: $82,200 (General Operations) **Application Policy:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Gran…
Where does Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Colorado, and Virginia.
What size grants does Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation award?
In 2025, Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation awarded 29 grants totaling $709K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation reported a distributable amount of $198K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation's EIN?
Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2910339. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Shirley & William S McIntyre Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.