Educational First Steps
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$14.2M
Foundation funders
75
Grants recorded
174
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds Educational First Steps?
Educational First Steps is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by The Dallas Foundation ($6.9M), American Community Trust ($820K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($756K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.2M in grants to Educational First Steps between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2026) to $3.5M (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
What grants has Educational First Steps received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Out to Play Inc | This "grant" represents the transfer of Early Learning Alliances's (ELA) funds held with Out To Play to ELA's new fiscal sponsor, Educational First Steps. | $380,103 |
| 2025 | American Community Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $145,000 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $79,760 |
| 2025 | The Addy Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $30,000 |
| 2025 | United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc | PROGRAM OPS COST | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Goodman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Strauss Foundation TD | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Dallas Jewish Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $5,380 |
| 2025 | Juanita Parker Corbin Charitable Trust | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2025 | John and Joanne Ho Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $3,000 |
| 2025 | Fenner Family Charitable Foundation | Provide high-quality learning enviroments for at-risk youth | $500 |
| 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 operating | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Women's Foundation | General Operations | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $28,500 |
| 2024 | Helen Irwin Littauer Educational Trust | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Dr Bob & Jean Smith Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GIFT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Kaleta A Doolin Foundation | Greatest Need | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Goodman Foundation Inc | CHARITABLE USE | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 174 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Educational First Steps?
Educational First Steps is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by The Dallas Foundation ($6.9M), American Community Trust ($820K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($756K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $14.2M in grants to Educational First Steps between 2019–2026.
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 $14.2M in grants to Educational First Steps across 174 grants from 75 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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