The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation
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.
The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $476,656
- -92.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,688
- -92.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $14,512,297
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (21 of 62, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (50% 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 Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2801 Woodside Street, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (972) 616-8777
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fritz and Mary Lee Duda Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($60K). Together the top 10 received $294K.
Grant Size Distribution
371 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 339 grants of 371 (91%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
States
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $477K (2024) to $6.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $477K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General Support | $60,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX | Gretchen Kane Endowment Fund | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Orange Catholic Foundation Garden Grove, CA | Scholarships | $23,156 |
| Hawaii Catholic Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Tuition Assistance for Sacred Hearts School | $20,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation Dallas, TX | 2024 Awards Dinner & Homiletics Fund | $16,000 |
| Chicago Yacht Club Foundation Chicago, IL | Chicago Regatta / the Competition Fund | $15,000 |
| American Friends of the Czech Republic Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | 2024 Board Giving Campaign | $10,000 |
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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 | $14,512,297 | $623,154 | $794,990 | $476,656 | 62 | $488,831 | $283,862 | $636,767 |
| 2023 | $14,559,768 | $1,183,233 | $6,914,099 | $6,511,549 | 64 | $6,521,444 | $525,724 | $970,942 |
| 2022 | $20,103,370 | $857,770 | $5,880,742 | $5,618,560 | 68 | $5,655,109 | $432,263 | $1,168,336 |
| 2021 | $25,013,978 | $5,970,458 | $6,790,612 | $6,028,617 | 83 | $6,048,786 | $3,056,558 | $1,443,841 |
| 2020 | $25,731,438 | $2,713,576 | $1,674,416 | $1,301,500 | 94 | — | $302,709 | $1,239,421 |
| 2018 | $19,562,616 | $1,284,121 | $1,344,788 | $964,650 | 71 | — | $946,800 | $959,912 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 13, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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