Educational First Steps
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$12.9M
Foundation funders
68
Grants recorded
145
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Educational First Steps?
Educational First Steps is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by The Dallas Foundation ($6.9M), American Community Trust ($675K), The Rees-Jones Foundation ($625K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to Educational First Steps between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
What grants has Educational First Steps received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | John and Joanne Ho Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2024 | The Moody Foundation | Assistance with Four Steps to Excellence Expansion project | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Rees-Jones Foundation | Funding to support start-up costs for program expansion to equip childcare centers to serve children with disabilities | $250,000 |
| 2024 | The Morris Foundation | FOUR STEPS TO EXCELLENCE | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $177,433 |
| 2024 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $112,750 |
| 2024 | American Community Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $110,000 |
| 2024 | Rainwater Charitable Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT - TARRANT COUNTY | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Addy Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Women's Foundation | General Operations | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Women's Foundation | general operating | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $28,500 |
| 2024 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Ninnie L Baird Foundation | EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Goodman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation of North Texas (tax | FOR GENERAL PURPOSES | $8,000 |
| 2024 | Juanita Parker Corbin Charitable Tr | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Strauss Foundation Td | GENERAL OPERATING | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Hersh Foundation | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Goldsmith Family Foundation | ANNUAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Kline Family Foundation | OPERATING FUNDS | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Once Upon a Time Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $500 |
| 2024 | Fenner Family Charitable Foundation | Provide high-quality learning enviroments for at-risk youth | $500 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $250 |
| 2023 | The Dallas Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,021,250 |
| 2023 | American Community Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $245,000 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $167,923 |
Showing 30 most recent of 145 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Educational First Steps?
Educational First Steps is funded by 68 grantmakers, led by The Dallas Foundation ($6.9M), American Community Trust ($675K), The Rees-Jones Foundation ($625K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to Educational First Steps between 2019–2025.
Who is Educational First Steps's largest funder?
The Dallas Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Educational First Steps, with $6.9M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Educational First Steps received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.9M in grants to Educational First Steps across 145 grants from 68 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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