African American Museum
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2026
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
26
Grants recorded
57
Years covered
2018–2026
Who funds African American Museum?
African American Museum is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($595K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($290K), State Fair of Texas ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to African American Museum between 2018–2026.
Show all 26 funders
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2018) to $515K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
What grants has African American Museum received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | TO SUPPORT RENOVATIONS AHEAD OF FIFA FAN FEST AND THE MANDELA EXHIBIT. | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $215,350 |
| 2025 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Founders Ball | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $11,495 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | ARTS, CULTURE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Constantin Foundation Inc | To support the African American Museum's Explorer's Program in honor of Dr, Harry Robinson | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Local Initiatives Support Corporation | SEE PART IV | $30,000 |
| 2024 | State Fair of Texas | — | $27,500 |
| 2024 | Roy Gene & Pamela Evans Foundation | charity | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $23,822 |
| 2024 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Membership for 2024 | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Armstrong Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $1,500 |
| 2024 | James I Perkins Family Foundation | COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Peter H and Marietta K Bach | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $80 |
| 2023 | Points of Light Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT | $100,000 |
| 2023 | State Fair of Texas | — | $27,500 |
| 2023 | Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc | CHARITABLE DONATION | $25,000 |
| 2023 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Masquerade Cabaret | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation | CULTURAL ARTS MARKETING GRANT | $17,694 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $10,140 |
| 2023 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Gala October 2023 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Membership for 2023 | $5,000 |
| 2023 | H Kay Jarvis and Kenneth B Jarvis Foundation | GENERAL | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $50 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
| 2023 | American Express Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6 |
| 2022 | State Fair of Texas | — | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District Corporation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $17,388 |
| 2022 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Masquerage Cabaret | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 57 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds African American Museum?
African American Museum is funded by 26 grantmakers, led by The Eugene McDermott Foundation ($595K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($290K), State Fair of Texas ($125K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to African American Museum between 2018–2026.
Who is African American Museum's largest funder?
The Eugene McDermott Foundation is the largest recorded funder of African American Museum, with $595K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has African American Museum received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to African American Museum across 57 grants from 26 funders between 2018–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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