The Mike and Mary Terry Family
The Mike & Mary Terry Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. It supports organizations working to improve quality of life for North Texas residents in need, with a stated emphasis on children, education, and providing a haven for people in need.
The Mike and Mary Terry Family at a glance
In short: The Mike and Mary Terry Family gave $937K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $41K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $936,500
- +12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -17.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $40,717
- +36.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $5,318,089
- -1.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (4 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Mike and Mary Terry Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; applications are by invitation only and must be submitted through its online grant portal. Its stated eligibility requirements include alignment with its mission and focus areas, service to North Texas residents with an emphasis on Dallas County, and 501(c)(3) status in good standing. Requests must comply with the funding cycle. Current grantees may not submit new requests until their grant period ends and they submit the follow-up report required by their grant agreement. The foundation also requires follow-up conversations and reports on progress and use of funds, with timing set out in the grant agreement. The website says it is not currently accepting Letters of Inquiry.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12240 Inwood Rd Ste 300, Dallas, TX 75244
Phone: (214) 368-1550
Website: https://terryfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mike and Mary Terry Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Rita School Endowment Fund ($200K). Together the top 10 received $779K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 113 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated geographic focus is North Texas, with an emphasis on Dallas County. Its 2025 grant dollars went 99% to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Mike and Mary Terry Family open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 23 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 285% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $818K (2023) to $1.1M (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $937K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Rita School Endowment Fund Dallas, TX | Community | $200,000 |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas Dallas, TX | Community | $95,000 |
| Ursuline Academy of Dallas Dallas, TX | Community | $93,000 |
| Jesuit College Prep School Foundation Dallas, TX | Education | $80,500 |
| Housing Forward Dallas, TX | Community | $60,000 |
| Dwell with Dignity Dallas, TX | Community | $50,000 |
| Metrocare Services Dallas, TX | Community | $50,000 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab Dallas, TX | Community | $50,000 |
| Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center Dallas, TX | Community | $50,000 |
| Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Community | $50,000 |
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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 | $5,318,089 | $1,325,049 | $1,192,192 | $936,500 | 23 | $936,500 | $668,893 | $328,720 |
| 2024 | $5,380,519 | $1,360,549 | $1,051,772 | $835,600 | 28 | $835,600 | $784,263 | $315,014 |
| 2023 | $5,420,218 | $920,162 | $1,085,458 | $818,000 | 21 | $818,000 | $442,943 | $307,937 |
| 2022 | $5,800,420 | $634,872 | $1,352,049 | $942,195 | 17 | $942,195 | $305,170 | $351,348 |
| 2021 | $6,986,675 | $1,445,010 | $1,534,683 | $1,068,950 | 24 | $1,068,950 | $1,007,669 | $382,498 |
| 2020 | $7,092,893 | $682,817 | $1,424,661 | $1,000,000 | 16 | — | $118,441 | $382,319 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mike and Mary Terry Family reported a distributable amount of $329K 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 states that its Christian-based mission is to improve quality of life for North Texas residents in need by supporting organizations that provide equal opportunities for children, advance youth through education, and ensure a haven for those in need. Its four focus areas are Catholic education, education, homelessness, and victims of abuse.
Recent grantees illustrate the types of organizations it supports. Housing Forward, which received $60,000 in 2025, says it works to make homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring in Dallas and Collin Counties. The Dallas Eviction Advocacy Center, a $50,000 grantee, says it promotes housing justice and stability by providing tenant-rights legal services at no cost to tenants. Child Poverty Action Lab, also awarded $50,000, says it exists to reduce child poverty in Dallas. Family Gateway, which received $25,000, says it provides stability and supportive services to children and families affected by homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $936,500. Awards ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $25,000. Among the largest were $200,000 to St. Rita School Endowment Fund, $95,000 to Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, $93,000 to Ursuline Academy of Dallas, and $80,500 to Jesuit College Prep School Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael F. Terry as vice president and treasurer; Mary D. Terry as secretary; Melissa T. Pridmore as president; Michael F. Terry Jr. and Travis Terry as board members; and Christina Collins as executive director.
The Mike and Mary Terry Family is led by Christina Collins, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christina Collins
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$82K (2022) → $124K (2025)
Melissa T. Pridmore
President
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary D. Terry
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Terry
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael F. Terry Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Travis Terry
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Allison Salas (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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 $124K, to Christina Collins (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Mike and Mary Terry Family
How much does The Mike and Mary Terry Family give each year?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family gave $937K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $836K across 28 grants.
What is The Mike and Mary Terry Family's typical grant size?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,717, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Mike and Mary Terry Family that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Mike and Mary Terry Family give grants?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (19 grants).
Does The Mike and Mary Terry Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Mike and Mary Terry Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community" (21 grants).
Who are The Mike and Mary Terry Family's largest grantees?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family's largest 2025 grantees include St Rita School Endowment Fund ($200,000), Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas ($95,000) and Ursuline Academy of Dallas ($93,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mike and Mary Terry Family?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family reported $5.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $937K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $329K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Mike and Mary Terry Family fund?
The foundation states that its Christian-based mission is to improve quality of life for North Texas residents in need by supporting organizations that provide equal opportunities for children, advance youth through education, and ensure a haven for those in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mike and Mary Terry Family?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; applications are by invitation only and must be submitted through its online grant portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Mike and Mary Terry Family's EIN?
The Mike and Mary Terry Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2902847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Mike and Mary Terry 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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