The Frank a O'Neil Family
The Frank a O'Neil Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It makes donations to 501(c)(3) organizations and states that it does not conduct its own direct charitable activities.
The Frank a O'Neil Family at a glance
In short: The Frank a O'Neil Family gave $114K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,000
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,560
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $753,916
- -5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (8 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% 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 The Frank a O'Neil Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3905 Potomac Avenue, Dallas, TX 75205-2116
Phone: (214) 215-8286
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Frank a O'Neil Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was MD Anderson Cancer Center ($25K). Together the top 10 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
127 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 127 grants of 127 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 64% of grant dollars, Wyoming recipients 16%, Colorado recipients 15%, Montana recipients 3%, and North Carolina recipients 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Frank a O'Neil Family open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 25 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $93K (2020) to $114K (2024). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $114K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Charitable | $25,000 |
| United Presbyterian Church Greenville, TX | Religous | $12,500 |
| Family Tree Wheat Ridge, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Camp Gilmont Gilmer, TX | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival Jackson, WY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Dallas Children's Advocacy Center Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter Dallas, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St John's Hospital Foundation Jackson, WY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hunt County Shares Ministries Greenville, TX | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Founda Denver, CO | Charitable | $3,500 |
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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 | $753,916 | $98,006 | $141,298 | $114,000 | 25 | $114,000 | $77,130 | $69,896 |
| 2023 | $797,208 | $26,453 | $133,661 | $110,000 | 26 | $110,000 | $8,207 | $62,720 |
| 2022 | $904,416 | $46,666 | $127,143 | $101,000 | 27 | $101,000 | $28,537 | $63,479 |
| 2021 | $984,893 | $165,274 | $127,474 | $103,000 | 25 | $103,000 | $145,654 | $72,293 |
| 2020 | $947,093 | $46,708 | $111,381 | $93,000 | 24 | — | $30,609 | $62,314 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frank a O'Neil Family reported a distributable amount of $70K 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 reflect a range of activities. Family Tree describes its work as preventing and addressing child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. The Grand Teton Music Festival says it engages, entertains, educates, and inspires communities through musical experiences. Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center describes its work as providing a coordinated approach to child-abuse and child-witnessed-violence cases. The Indian Law Resource Center says it provides legal assistance and advocacy to Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 25 grants totaling $114,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable recipients included MD Anderson Cancer Center ($25,000), United Presbyterian Church ($12,500), Family Tree ($10,000), Camp Gilmont ($8,000), and Grand Teton Music Festival ($6,000). Other recipients included Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center and Genesis Women’s Shelter ($5,000 each), and St John’s Hospital Foundation ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christina O'Neil Hageman as president, Michael Denton O'Neil as secretary, and Patty Cerf O'Neil as treasurer.
The Frank a O'Neil Family is led by Christina O'Neil Hageman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christina O'Neil Hageman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Denton O'Neil
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patty Cerf O'Neil
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Frank a O'Neil Family
How much does The Frank a O'Neil Family give each year?
The Frank a O'Neil Family gave $114K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 26 grants.
What is The Frank a O'Neil Family's typical grant size?
The Frank a O'Neil Family's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,560, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Frank a O'Neil Family that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Frank a O'Neil Family give grants?
The Frank a O'Neil Family gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (16%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (7 grants), Jackson, WY (5 grants), Greenville, TX (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does The Frank a O'Neil Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Frank a O'Neil Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The Frank a O'Neil Family's largest grantees?
The Frank a O'Neil Family's largest 2024 grantees include MD Anderson Cancer Center ($25,000), United Presbyterian Church ($12,500) and Family Tree ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Frank a O'Neil Family?
The Frank a O'Neil Family reported $754K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $114K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Frank a O'Neil Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees reflect a range of activities. Family Tree describes its work as preventing and addressing child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Frank a O'Neil Family?
The foundation states that it contributes 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 The Frank a O'Neil Family's EIN?
The Frank a O'Neil Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0760799. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Frank a O'Neil Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Frank a O'Neil Family funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-frank-a-o-neil-family-morg_9fb5d339b6e04e33ae8b489a11a6c0fd
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