The Pinkston Foundation
The Pinkston Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $153K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $22K. Net investment income was $5K.
The Pinkston Foundation at a glance
In short: The Pinkston Foundation gave $22K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $22,100
- +84.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,456
- +84.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,900
- Total assets
- $152,754
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Pinkston Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highland Park Presbyterian Church ($3K). Together the top 9 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 45 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Pinkston Foundation gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $38K (2020). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $22K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Presbyterian Church Dallas, TX | Religious | $3,000 |
| Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | Community Enrichment | $2,900 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Medical | $2,900 |
| American Red Cross Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief Donation | $2,900 |
| Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Disaster Relief | $2,900 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Injured vets and first responders | $2,900 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Tampa, FL | Support for Hospital for Children | $2,700 |
| The University of Texas At Austin San Antonio, TX | Educational | $1,500 |
| Lake Palestine East Volunteer Fire Bullard, TX | Volunteer Fire Department | $400 |
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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 | $152,754 | $5,540 | $23,125 | $22,100 | 9 | $22,600 | $5,015 | — |
| 2023 | $170,526 | $2,638 | $13,009 | $12,000 | 9 | $12,500 | $2,129 | — |
| 2022 | $181,088 | $1,555 | $13,914 | $12,815 | 9 | $13,364 | $1,005 | $12,489 |
| 2021 | $194,226 | $17,074 | $36,099 | $35,000 | 9 | $35,000 | $17,074 | — |
| 2020 | $213,384 | $7,471 | $39,303 | $38,200 | 9 | — | $7,471 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Pinkston Foundation is led by Sidney E Pinkston, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sidney E Pinkston
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara N Pinkston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda P Yates
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott P Pinkston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven D Pinkston
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Pinkston Foundation
How much does The Pinkston Foundation give each year?
The Pinkston Foundation gave $22K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 9 grants.
What is The Pinkston Foundation's typical grant size?
The Pinkston Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,900, and its average grant was $2,456, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Pinkston Foundation give grants?
The Pinkston Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (13%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (5 grants).
Does The Pinkston Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Pinkston Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Pinkston Foundation's largest grantees?
The Pinkston Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Highland Park Presbyterian Church ($3,000), Dallas Foundation ($2,900) and UT Southwestern Medical Center ($2,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Pinkston Foundation?
The Pinkston Foundation reported $153K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6K.
What is The Pinkston Foundation's EIN?
The Pinkston Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1514182. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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