Dallas Historical Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$9.4M
Foundation funders
34
Grants recorded
80
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Dallas Historical Society?
Dallas Historical Society is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Harry Bass Foundation ($7.0M), The Moody Foundation ($848K), State Fair of Texas ($586K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to Dallas Historical Society between 2019–2026.
Show all 34 funders
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $1,550 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust | $1,300 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Vin and Caren Prothro Foundation | $1,200 | 1 | 2025 |
| Riggs Family Foundation | $1,200 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Hersh Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Je Ranch Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Howard Hallam Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Harvey and Joyce Mitchell Family | $145 | 2 | 2023–2025 |
| LII Lennox Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2026) to $8.2M (2024). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $13K.
What grants has Dallas Historical Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hoblitzelle Foundation | SUPPORT OF DALLAS HISTORY MAKER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE (HOBLITZELLE FOUNDATION HONORED) | $12,500 |
| 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 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $14,688 |
| 2025 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For History Makers Awards | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Graue Family Foundation | TO HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Summerlee Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Keliher Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,560 |
| 2025 | Vin and Caren Prothro Foundation | Awards for Excellence support | $1,200 |
| 2025 | The Harvey and Joyce Mitchell Family | TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE PUBLIC CHARITY | $100 |
| 2024 | Harry Bass Foundation | PROGRAM | $7,000,000 |
| 2024 | The Moody Foundation | Assistance with The Moody Family Digital Immersive Learning Experience | $847,890 |
| 2024 | Hillcrest Foundation | TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATE | $150,000 |
| 2024 | State Fair of Texas | — | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Dallas Bar Foundation | Historical Preservation | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $11,901 |
| 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 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $25,282 |
| 2023 | Calvert K Collins Family Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Graue Family Foundation | TO HELP PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 80 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Dallas Historical Society?
Dallas Historical Society is funded by 34 grantmakers, led by Harry Bass Foundation ($7.0M), The Moody Foundation ($848K), State Fair of Texas ($586K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.4M in grants to Dallas Historical Society between 2019–2026.
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 $9.4M in grants to Dallas Historical Society across 80 grants from 34 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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