Dallas Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.2M
Foundation funders
29
Grants recorded
61
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Dallas Historical Society?
Dallas Historical Society is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by Harry Bass Foundation ($7.0M), State Fair of Texas ($586K), The Dallas Foundation ($167K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Dallas Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Show all 29 funders
| Je Ranch Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Howard Hallam Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Harvey and Joyce Mitchell Family | $45 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Dallas Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | FOR SECURITY ENHANCEMENTS AT THE HALL OF STATE. | $80,000 |
| 2025 | Summerfield G Roberts Foundation | NEW ALAMO DIORAMA - FAIR | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For History Makers Awards | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Harry Bass Foundation | PROGRAM | $7,000,000 |
| 2024 | State Fair of Texas | — | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Dallas Bar Foundation | Historical Preservation | $50,000 |
| 2024 | The Graue Family Foundation | TO HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Edgemon Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation | COLLECT AND PRESERVE MATERIALS OF HISTORY | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Clampitt Cares Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Keliher Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2024 | Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation | DALLAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY AWARDS LUNCHEON | $1,430 |
| 2024 | The Hersh Foundation | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust | SCHOLAR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL | $500 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $250 |
| 2023 | State Fair of Texas | — | $189,500 |
| 2023 | Harry Bass Foundation | PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Calvert K Collins Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Graue Family Foundation | TO HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation | COLLECT AND PRESERVE MATERIALS OF HISTORY | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PRESERVATION OF DALLAS AND TEXAS HISTORY | $2,500 |
| 2023 | Edgemon Family Foundation | OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Keliher Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Clampitt Cares Foundation | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Je Ranch Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Ann C and John a Henry Iii | TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION IN ITS EFFORTS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND EXHIBIT THE HERITAGE OF DALLAS AND TEXAS AND TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE ALL PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. | $500 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $250 |
| 2023 | The Harvey and Joyce Mitchell Family | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY | $45 |
| 2022 | State Fair of Texas | — | $123,000 |
| 2022 | Dallas Tourism Public Improvement | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
Showing 30 most recent of 61 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dallas Historical Society?
Dallas Historical Society is funded by 29 grantmakers, led by Harry Bass Foundation ($7.0M), State Fair of Texas ($586K), The Dallas Foundation ($167K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Dallas Historical Society between 2019–2025.
Who is Dallas Historical Society's largest funder?
Harry Bass Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Dallas Historical Society, with $7.0M across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Dallas Historical Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to Dallas Historical Society across 61 grants from 29 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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