Children First Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$623K
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
39
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Children First Inc?
Children First Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc ($160K), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc ($115K), Hillcrest Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $623K in grants to Children First Inc between 2019–2026.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc | $160,000 | 4 | 2020–2025 |
| United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | $115,000 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| Hillcrest Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Dream Alliance | $55,241 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Rees-Jones Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Hope 4 All | $22,606 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Hoblitzelle Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2026 |
| W P & Bulah Luse Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $14,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Loh Foundation | $14,103 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Dallas Margarita Society Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Dallas Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $9,631 | 1 | 2021 |
| Christian Mission Concerns | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Addy Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Episcopal Health Foundation Of Dallas | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Patrick & Beatrice Haggerty Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Fash Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Cal & Ruth Brundrett Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $319 | 1 | 2023 |
| Analog Devices Foundation | $62 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2026) to $227K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.
What grants has Children First Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | FOR WINDOW PRIVACY COVERINGS IN THEIR COUNSELING OFFICES. | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $35,000 |
| 2025 | W P & Bulah Luse Foundation | SUPPORT GENERAL COUNSELING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Christian Mission Concerns | OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Dream Alliance | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF CHILDREN FIRST | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Hope 4 All | TO PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES, EMPHASIZING THE PREVENTION OF AND RECOVERY FROM PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE. | $6,046 |
| 2024 | The Addy Foundation | SOCIAL SERVICES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Loh Foundation | TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY ABUSE WITH COUNSELING ASSISTANCE. | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Hillcrest Foundation | CAPITAL PROJECTS FOR OUR COUNSELING CENTER | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc | NEW HOME FOR HOPE CAPITAL | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Rees-Jones Foundation | Funding to support counseling services for children and youth. | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Dream Alliance | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF CHILDREN FIRST | $19,241 |
| 2023 | W P & Bulah Luse Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Dallas Margarita Society Inc | DISTRIBUTE TOYS TO DISADVANTAGED KIDS | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hope 4 All | TO PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES, EMPHASIZING THE PREVENTION OF AND RECOVERY FROM PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE. | $6,183 |
| 2023 | The Loh Foundation | TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY ABUSE. | $4,103 |
| 2023 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $319 |
| 2023 | Analog Devices Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $62 |
| 2022 | United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | PROGRAM OPS COST | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Hope 4 All | TO PROVIDE HOPE AND HEALING THROUGH COUNSELING AND EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES, EMPHASIZING THE PREVENTION OF AND RECOVERY FROM PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE. | $10,377 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Loh Foundation | TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND FAMILY VIOLENCE. | $3,000 |
| 2022 | Dream Alliance | TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF CHILDREN FIRST | $1,000 |
| 2021 | United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | PROGRAM OPS COST | $40,000 |
| 2021 | Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc | NEW HOME FOR HOPE CAPITAL | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $9,631 |
| 2021 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 39 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Children First Inc?
Children First Inc is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc ($160K), United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc ($115K), Hillcrest Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $623K in grants to Children First Inc between 2019–2026.
Who is Children First Inc's largest funder?
Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Children First Inc, with $160K across 4 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Children First Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $623K in grants to Children First Inc across 39 grants from 22 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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