The Gayden Family Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Dallas, Texas, established in 1999. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, it functions as a grantmaking foundation supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$104.4M
+15.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.4M
+35.3% YoY
Grant Count
55
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
+35.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Health associations
- Human services
- Philanthropy, voluntarism, and grantmaking
- Religious organizations (particularly Presbyterian churches)
Grantmaking
The foundation made 37 documented grants in 2023, with additional grants totaling $2,521,500 beyond those specifically named.
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Texas
- Virginia
- South Carolina
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- 2024: $104,419,134
- 2023: $90,302,178
Annual Revenue:
- 2024: $12,023,062
- 2023: $6,099,783
Annual Expenses:
- 2024: $5.51 million
- 2023: $4,127,653
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $4,500,000
- Investment income and dividends: $1,652,424
Liabilities: $0 (2024)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $104,419,134 | $90,302,178 | $77,896,464 |
| Revenue | $12,023,062 | $6,099,783 | $6,527,149 |
| Expenses | $5,512,945 | $4,127,653 | $4,196,589 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,425,540 | $4,010,423 | $3,925,110 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,264,575 | $1,605,091 | $1,754,801 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,902,606 | $4,163,108 | $4,017,647 |
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
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is supported by Mr. and Mrs. William K. Gayden.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Contact Information
- Address: 13727 Noel Rd Ste 1200, Dallas, TX 75240-7362
- Telephone: 972-701-8377
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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