The Joe M & Doris R Dealey
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Founded by Doris Dealey in 1995, the foundation carries forward Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey’s philanthropic legacy by supporting charities and other nonprofit organizations that have operations in Texas.
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey at a glance
In short: The Joe M & Doris R Dealey gave $465K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Texas. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $465,000
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,237
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $10,649,391
- +6.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (13 of 37, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Joe M & Doris R Dealey
- Invitation Only
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The website describes a two-stage process: submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and, if invited after review, submit a formal proposal. The website’s application instructions say applicants requesting $10,000 or more must meet with the Executive Director before submitting an LOI; a grant-program listing specifies a meeting for requests of $25,000 or more. LOIs must use the foundation’s online form; mailed or emailed LOIs are disregarded. The proposal is by invitation only and must be submitted as one PDF. Required materials include a signed cover letter, IRS determination letter, recent financial statements and Form 990, organizational history and mission, operating budget, key personnel biographies, board and officer list, strategic or long-range plan, project description and budget, timeline, and outcome-measurement plan. The 2025 filing states that written requests should include evidence of exempt status, which may include audited financial statements, a board list, and IRS 501(c)(3) exemption documentation.
- Review Cycle
- The website gives January 18 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time as the LOI deadline and August 1 at 11:59 p.m. Central Time as the formal proposal deadline. It says LOIs and LOI appointments are accepted November 1 through January 10.
- Deadline
- The website gives January 18 at 11:59 p.m.
- Contact
Application contact: Pamela D Petty
Mailing address: 3003 Swiss Ave 136, Dallas, TX 75204
Phone: (214) 766-4106
Email: pamela@dealeyfoundation.org
Website: https://dealeyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Joe M & Doris R Dealey
Who The Joe M & Doris R Dealey funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Austin ($100K). Together the top 10 received $337K.
Grant Size Distribution
245 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 231 grants of 245 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations with operations in Texas. In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; California received 6%, Washington 2%, and the District of Columbia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Joe M & Doris R Dealey open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 37 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $455K (2024) to $678K (2021). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Austin Austin, TX | Funding for a Clinic. | $100,000 |
| St John's Episcopal School Dallas, TX | Learning Support | $55,000 |
| Dallas Museum of Art Dallas, TX | Dma's K-12 Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Equest Dallas, TX | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Dallas Public Library Dallas, TX | For the annual express yourself poetry competition and dallas youth poet laureate scholarship fund. | $25,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank Plano, TX | Food Purchases | $25,000 |
| Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth, TX | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Humane Tomorrow Flower Mound, TX | Buildout of a professionally outfitted animal transport vehicle for rescue and disaster response | $20,000 |
| Wipe Out Kids' Cancer Dallas, TX | Cancer Buddy Bag Program | $20,000 |
| SPCA of Texas Dallas, TX | Fur Ball | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,649,391 | $1,325,260 | $712,822 | $465,000 | 38 | $556,234 | $1,080,912 | $640,952 |
| 2024 | $10,044,882 | $733,147 | $695,246 | $455,000 | 41 | $544,170 | $582,071 | $618,563 |
| 2023 | $10,005,820 | $309,226 | $717,710 | $534,250 | 40 | $545,018 | $106,985 | $584,075 |
| 2022 | $10,422,963 | $1,034,644 | $786,438 | $602,750 | 52 | $612,387 | $838,759 | $636,906 |
| 2021 | $10,407,358 | $893,922 | $911,972 | $678,000 | 74 | $734,946 | $736,006 | $650,109 |
| 2020 | $10,425,408 | $1,038,433 | $800,845 | $620,350 | 50 | — | $843,522 | $565,132 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Joe M & Doris R Dealey reported a distributable amount of $641K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey. It is dedicated to supporting charities and other nonprofit organizations with operations in Texas.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as education, arts and culture, food access, animal welfare, and health. For example, EQUEST describes its mission as improving quality of life for people with diverse needs through equine-assisted activities and therapies. The Dallas Museum of Art describes itself as a space for wonder and discovery centered on art and diverse communities; Texas Ballet Theater says it creates and presents ballet and promotes its appreciation and accessibility. North Texas Food Bank describes its work as closing the hunger gap, while Humane Tomorrow focuses on compassionate relationships between people and animals. Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer says it provides support to children with cancer and their families and funds pediatric cancer research.
Grantmaking
The foundation awarded 38 grants totaling $465,000 in 2025. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable awards included $100,000 to the Lang Stuttering Institute at the University of Texas at Austin for a clinic; $55,000 to St. John’s Episcopal School for learning support; and $25,000 each to the Dallas Museum of Art for K–12 educational programs, EQUEST for general operating support, Friends of the Dallas Public Library for its poetry competition and youth poet laureate scholarship fund, North Texas Food Bank for food purchases, and Texas Ballet Theater for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Stuart M. Bumpas as trustee/legal advisor; Branson K. Bywaters as trustee emeritus/financial advisor; Amy E. Barklage, William T. Campbell, Lindsey R. Dealey, Lauren King, and Patricia Dealey as trustees; Dealey Campbell as executive director; Christopher Dealey as trustee/secretary; and Joseph M. Dealey Jr. as trustee/vice president.
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey is led by Dealey Campbell, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dealey Campbell
Executive Director
Trustee & Consultant → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $65K (2025)
Pamela D. Petty
Trustee & President
Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee & Vice President, 2021
Trustee & Vice President → Trustee & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Glenewinkel
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
Trustee, Secretary & Treasurer → Trustee & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Dealey
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Dealey Jr.
Trustee & Vice President
President → Trustee & President, 2021
Trustee & President → Trustee & Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey R. Dealey
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stuart M. Bumpas
Trustee & Legal Advisor
Trustee → Trustee & Legal Advisor, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William T. Campbell
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lauren King
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Dealey
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy E. Barklage
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Rawlins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Branson K. Bywaters
Trustee Emeritus & Fincl Advisor
Honorary Trustee & Fincl Advsr → Trustee Emeritus & Fincl Advisor, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Amy E. Campbell (2020–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Russell E. Dealey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Tish Dealey (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Madeline Heidt (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $65K, to Dealey Campbell (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Joe M & Doris R Dealey
How much does The Joe M & Doris R Dealey give each year?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey gave $465K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $455K across 41 grants.
What is The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's typical grant size?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,237, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Joe M & Doris R Dealey that year got $14K on average.
Where does The Joe M & Doris R Dealey give grants?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (18 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants), San Saba, TX (3 grants) and Carmel, CA (2 grants).
Does The Joe M & Doris R Dealey give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's largest grantees?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's largest 2025 grantees include Lang Stuttering Institute University of Texas Austin ($100,000), St John's Episcopal School ($55,000) and Equest ($26,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Joe M & Doris R Dealey?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $556K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $641K (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 Joe M & Doris R Dealey fund?
The foundation’s mission is to carry on the philanthropic legacy of Joe M. and Doris R. Dealey. It is dedicated to supporting charities and other nonprofit organizations with operations in Texas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Joe M & Doris R Dealey?
The website describes a two-stage process: submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI), and, if invited after review, submit a formal proposal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's EIN?
The Joe M & Doris R Dealey's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2611909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 31, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 27, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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