Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $300,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Geography

  • Located in Dallas County and the surrounding area

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Grant requests for general operating support will not be considered.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that receive a 1-year grant from the Hillcrest Foundation must skip 2 years before submitting a subsequent application.
  • Not eligible: Organizations that receive a multi-year grant from the foundations noted below are ineligible to re-apply until 2 years after receiving your last grant installment.
  • Not eligible: If your last request was declined, 1 year must expire before you apply again.

Overview

The Hillcrest Foundation Grant, established in 1958, supports Texas charitable organizations focused on education, health, and poverty relief. It prioritizes unique and essential projects that do not duplicate existing services, with grants typically ranging from $10,000 to $300,000. Most funding is directed to Dallas County and the surrounding areas, emphasizing the foundation's commitment to community support. Organizations receiving grants must adhere to specific eligibility criteria, ensuring effective use of resources for the greater good.

Most grants are made to charitable organizations located in Dallas County and the surrounding area.
The Trustees will give priority consideration to the following types of grant requests:
The majority of grants from the Hillcrest Foundation are 1 year in duration. On occasion, multi-year support is awarded. Approximately 90% of grant funds are paid to organizations in North Texas, with emphasis on charitable services in the Dallas area. Grant amounts range from $10,000 to $300,000 (multi-year payment) with an average grant of $35,000.

Ineligibility

Grant requests for general operating support will not be considered.Organizations that receive a 1-year grant from the Hillcrest Foundation must skip 2 years before submitting a subsequent application. Organizations that receive a multi-year grant from the foundations noted below are ineligible to re-apply until 2 years after receiving your last grant installment. If your last request was declined, 1 year must expire before you apply again.

What Hillcrest Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
84
Total given
$7.99M
Median grant
$55K
Range
$10K–$500K
  • By dollars: Texas >99%, Kansas <1%. Top recipient cities: Dallas, TX; Plano, TX; Garland, TX.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 51% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Children's Medical Center Foundation · Dallas, TX

    New dallas pediatric hospital campus

    $500K

  • Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundation Inc · Dallas, TX

    Women's and children's services: schenkel tower 3rd floor transformation, labor and…

    $500K

  • Parkland Foundation · Dallas, TX

    Richland health center at dallas college: expanding healthcare access in dallas county

    $500K

  • Dallas Baptist University · Dallas, TX

    Collins learning center renovations

    $400K

  • Cityscape Schools Inc · Dallas, TX

    Security enhancement for cityscape schools

    $250K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Poverty alleviation
  • Capital

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