The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Dallas, TX EIN: 43-6765664

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas, that made 62 grants totaling $476,656 in 2024. Its grants supported organizations including health care, education, social services, and youth programs.

Key facts about The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation

In short: The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation gave $477K across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. 34% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
43-6765664
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$476,656
Grants made (2024)
62
Average grant
$7,688
Median grant
$3,000
New grantees (estimate)
34% first-time grantees (21 of 62, 2024)
Total assets
$14,512,297
Primary geography
Texas (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 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.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$14.5M

-0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$477K

-92.7% YoY

Grant Count

62

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$8K

-92.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $637K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Is The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation open to new grantees?

34%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 21 of 62 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count

Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.

  • 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 (2018–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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 grants went to organizations whose work includes health care, education, social services, Catholic community programs, youth boating education, and environmental improvement.

For example, Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to support health and well-being. Catholic Charities of Dallas says it addresses poverty, hunger, and homelessness through service, education, and empowerment. The Chicago Yacht Club Foundation describes programs that introduce young people, particularly those from underrepresented communities, to boating, water safety, and nautical STEAM education. Tahoe Fund says it uses philanthropy to improve the Lake Tahoe environment.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 62 grants totaling $476,656. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $60,000, with a median of $3,000. Its largest awards included $60,000 to Mayo Clinic for general support; $50,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center for general support; $50,000 to Ursuline Academy of Dallas for the Gretchen Kane Endowment Fund; and $40,000 to Catholic Charities of Dallas for general support.

Other 2024 grants included $23,156 to Orange Catholic Foundation for scholarships; $20,000 to Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation for tuition assistance for Sacred Hearts School; and $15,000 to Chicago Yacht Club Foundation for the Chicago Regatta / The Competition Fund. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to American Friends of the Czech Republic for general support, Cristo Rey Dallas High School for general support, and several other organizations.

How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

In 2024, Texas received 50% of grant dollars, Minnesota 13%, California 12%, Illinois 4%, and Hawaii 4%. These figures describe the distribution of 2024 grant dollars by recipient state.

Grant Distribution by State

26states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.

Cities

DallasRenoSeattleChicagoWashingtonWinnetkaEvanstonNotre DameIrvineAustinLos AngelesNewport BeachSanta AnaAtlantaEast TroyHarbor SpringsRancho Santa MargaritaRochesterCarrolltonDurham

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M$8M71 grants2018 94 grants2020 83 grants2021 68 grants2022 64 grants2023 62 grants2024

From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2024) to $6.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $477K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Mayo Clinic: $60KMayo Clinic$60KMD Anderson Cancer Center: $50KMD Anderson Cancer Center$50KUrsuline Academy of Dallas: $50KUrsuline Academy of Dallas$50KCatholic Charities of Dallas: $40KCatholic Charities of Dallas$40KOrange Catholic Foundation: $23KOrange Catholic Foundation$23KHawaii Catholic Community Foundation: $20KHawaii Catholic CommunityFoundation$20KThe Catholic Foundation: $16KThe Catholic Foundation$16KChicago Yacht Club Foundation: $15KChicago Yacht Club Foundation$15KAmerican Friends of the Czech Republic: $10KAmerican Friends of the CzechRepublic$10KBaylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation: $10KBaylor Scott & White DallasFoundation$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($60K). Together the top 10 received $294K.

Grant Size Distribution

371 grants across all recorded years

339<$50K17$50–100K11$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M1$1–5M3$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 339 grants of 371 (91%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mayo Clinic Rochester, MNGeneral Support$60,000
MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TXGeneral Support$50,000
Ursuline Academy of Dallas Dallas, TXGretchen Kane Endowment Fund$50,000
Catholic Charities of Dallas Dallas, TXGeneral Support$40,000
Orange Catholic Foundation Garden Grove, CAScholarships$23,156
Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation Honolulu, HITuition Assistance for Sacred Hearts School$20,000
The Catholic Foundation Dallas, TX2024 Awards Dinner & Homiletics Fund$16,000
Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Chicago, ILChicago Regatta / the Competition Fund$15,000
American Friends of the Czech Republic Washington, DCGeneral Support$10,000
Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX2024 Board Giving Campaign$10,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Grant total Number of grants
2024 $476,656 62
2023 $6,511,549 64
2022 $5,618,560 68
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$2M$4M$6M$8M2018 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$14,512,297$14,559,768$20,103,370
Revenue$623,154$1,183,233$857,770
Expenses$794,990$6,914,099$5,880,742
Qualifying Distributions$488,831$6,521,444$5,655,109
Net Investment Income$283,862$525,724$432,263
Distributable Amount$636,767$970,942$1,168,336

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 13, 2019)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists seven trustees: Fritz L Duda Sr, Mary L Duda, Leigh A Duda Scott, Lendy D Duda Vail, Fritz L Duda Jr, James F Duda, and Lindsey Duda Coe.

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Fritz L. Duda Jr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • James F. Duda

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leigh A. Duda Scott

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lendy D. Duda Vail

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mary L. Duda

    Trustee

    On filings since 2018

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lindsey Duda Coe

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Fritz L. Duda Sr.

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Fritz L. Duda (2018–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 2801 Woodside Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (972) 616-8777

Frequently asked questions about The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation

How much does The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation give each year?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation gave $477K across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.5M across 64 grants.

What is The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's typical grant size?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,688, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.

Where does The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation give grants?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (13%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (19 grants), Reno, NV (5 grants) and Seattle, WA (4 grants).

Does The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation give general operating support?

Yes: 79% of The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (49 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Who are The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's largest grantees?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($60,000), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($50,000) and Ursuline Academy of Dallas ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $489K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $637K (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 The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work includes health care, education, social services, Catholic community programs, youth boating education, and environmental improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's EIN?

The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6765664. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.

Does The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family 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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