Women's Philanthropy Institute (Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute)

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THE DALLAS FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

Varies (historically $10,000 - $50,000 per grant)

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Women's Philanthropy Institute

Overview: The Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute (WPI) is a program established by The Dallas Foundation to educate, inspire, and empower women donors to become confident and engaged philanthropists. Members learn about community needs and organizations addressing those needs through direct visits and strategic evaluation.

Geographic Scope: North Texas / Greater Dallas area

Program Details:

Typically visits 4-5 nonprofit organizations in the Dallas area each year

Members receive education on how to strategically evaluate nonprofits, including review of financial documents and organizational structure

At year-end, members vote on which organization receives the largest grant

Grant funding is raised through member contributions and the Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute Endowment Fund (established 2018)

Eligibility:

Organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits

Must serve North Texas communities

Organizations are selected by WPI members through their evaluation process

Award Amounts:

Lead grants: $25,000 - $50,000

Standard grants: $10,000 - $12,500

2020: $150,000 awarded total ($50K lead grant + eight $12,500 grants)

2019: $65,000 awarded total ($25K lead grant + four $10,000 grants)

Impact:

Since 2013, women engaged with WPI have recommended over $15 million in grants

In past 5 years, over 200 women have participated

Members granted over $15.5 million through the Institute and personal giving

Contact: The Dallas Foundation, 3000 Pegasus Park Drive, Suite 930, Dallas, TX 75247 | Phone: 214.741.9898

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

Deadline

January 1, 2027

Annual

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Women's Philanthropy Institute (Mary M. Jalonick Women's Philanthropy Institute)

Overview

Women's Philanthropy Institute

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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