Texas Instruments Foundation
The Texas Instruments Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in December 1964 and based in Dallas, Texas. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation provides philanthropic support for educational and charitable purposes, primarily in the communities where Texas Instruments operates. The foundation's giving culture is rooted in the company's founders and their families, who had a long history of philanthropy and volunteerism in North Texas.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$73.0M
+10.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$22.6M
+6.2% YoY
Grant Count
4,484
+6.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-0.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Texas Instruments Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's philanthropic spirit is ingrained in Texas Instruments' culture of giving back, which began with the company's founders. The foundation focuses on:
- Education
- Human Services
- Racial Equity
- Arts
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Grantmaking
The foundation supports educational institutions' operation funds, building funds, scholarships, and matching gift programs for employee donations.
Average Grant
amount varies by year
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds in:
- Texas
- California
- New York
- Communities where Texas Instruments operates globally
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $72,981,242
- Total Revenue: $26,927,710
- Total Expenses: $25,867,303
- Total Giving: $22,607,828
- Employees: 1
As of December 2023:
- Total Assets: $66.0 million
- Total Revenue: $26.3 million
- Investments: $41.4 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $72,981,242 | $65,955,596 | $57,181,346 |
| Revenue | $26,927,710 | $26,332,299 | $29,041,184 |
| Expenses | $25,867,303 | $21,941,969 | $18,371,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $22,932,173 | $21,568,894 | $19,356,995 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,643,262 | $1,364,612 | $3,037,415 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,823,800 | $2,378,729 | $2,455,066 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Communities Foundation of Texas (cedar Hill and Desoto Isds Stem Districts) ($1,128,000), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas (heal Play Learn) - Cedar Hill Desoto ($952,125), National Math and Science Initiative - Cedar Hill Desoto Duncanville and ($729,764).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CEDAR HILL ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION - 2024 STEM TEACHER AWARDS CEDAR HILL, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $10,500 |
| CITY TEACHING ALLIANCE DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $333,333 |
| COMMIT2DALLAS DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $100,000 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (CEDAR HILL AND DESOTO ISDS STEM DISTRICTS) DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $1,128,000 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (DENISON AND DUNCANVILLE ISDS STEM DISTRICT DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $150,000 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (DESOTO ISD) - 2024 STEM TEACHER AWARDS DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $10,500 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (LANCASTER ISD STEM DISTRICT) DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $580,000 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (LANCASTER ISD) - 2024 STEM TEACHER AWARDS DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $10,500 |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS (STEM DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTS) DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $75,000 |
| DALLAS EDUCATION FOUNDATION - 2024 STEM TEACHER AWARDS DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS-OPERATION FUNDS, BUILDING FUNDS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS. | $73,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Andy Smith - Executive Director of the TI Foundation and leader of the Giving and Volunteering team (as of May 2023)
- Teresa L West - Chairman (as of December 2023)
- Nancy Bradford - Controller (as of December 2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TERESA L WEST | CHAIRMAN | 22 | — |
| RAFAEL R LIZARDI | TREASURER & DIRECTOR | 0.31 | — |
| EDGAR MORALES | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HAGOP H KOZANIAN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CYNTHIA H TROCHU | DIRECTOR (END 11/24) | 0.25 | — |
| TIMOTHY C KINNARD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MOHAMMED YUNUS | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| MARK T ROBERT | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CHRISTINE WITZCHE | VICE-CHAIR & DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| SHANNON J LEONARD | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| KATIE KANE | DIRECTOR (BEGIN 12/24) | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated active grantmaking in recent years, with significant commitments to food security and education initiatives. In 2024, the foundation awarded a $1 million grant to the North Texas Food Bank to support its strategic vision and meet elevated community needs. The foundation also announced $7.3 million in grant awards through Educate Texas, reflecting its ongoing commitment to educational advancement in Texas communities.
Texas Instruments Foundation awards $1M grant to NTFBSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Texas Instruments Foundation fund?
The foundation's philanthropic spirit is ingrained in Texas Instruments' culture of giving back, which began with the company's founders. The foundation focuses on: • Education • Human Services • Racial Equity • Arts • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
How do I apply for a grant from Texas Instruments Foundation?
**Grant Amounts:** • Typical awards range from $13 to $1,728,100 • Average grant amount varies by year • Median grant amount varies by year **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • United Way of Metropolitan Dallas: $733,316 (matching gifts program) • Young Women's Preparatory Network (YWPN): $550,000 (educational institutions) • Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX): $300,000 (educational institutions) • Total giving in 2024: $22,607,828 across 710+ grants **Notable Recent Grants:** • $1 million …
Where does Texas Instruments Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds in: • Texas • California • New York • Communities where Texas Instruments operates globally
What size grants does Texas Instruments Foundation award?
In 2024, Texas Instruments Foundation awarded 4,484 grants totaling $22.6M — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Texas Instruments Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Texas Instruments Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Texas Instruments Foundation's EIN?
Texas Instruments Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6038519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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