Second Thought Theatre
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$314K
Foundation funders
13
Grants recorded
45
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Second Thought Theatre?
Second Thought Theatre is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Taca Inc ($57K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($52K), Rea Charitable Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $314K in grants to Second Thought Theatre between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taca Inc | $57,000 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $52,111 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Rea Charitable Trust | $44,500 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Sapphire Foundation Inc | $40,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| March Family Foundation | $35,500 | 7 | 2020–2025 |
| Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc | $25,750 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Eugene McDermott Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $16,725 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Jonathan P Formanek Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| The Halperin Foundation | $10,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| The Bowdon Family Foundation | $2,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $400 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| BNSF Railway Foundation | $131 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2019) to $80K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.
What grants has Second Thought Theatre received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Taca Inc | ARTS | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $12,000 |
| 2025 | March Family Foundation | To produce intimate, thought-provoking, and innovative contemporary theatre that engages and challenges audiences. | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,974 |
| 2025 | Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc | NEW WORKS, COMMISSIONS, UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Eugene McDermott Foundation | For Operations | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Taca Inc | ARTS | $13,500 |
| 2024 | Rea Charitable Trust | SUPPORT FOR DAILY OPERATION | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $8,748 |
| 2024 | Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc | GENERAL PROGRAM & OPERATING COST SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Jonathan P Formanek Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF CHALLENGING AND THOUGHT PROVOKING PLAYS WITH LOCAL ARTISTS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | March Family Foundation | SUPPORT THE THEATRE'S EFFORTS SUPPORTING LOCAL ACTORS AND PRODUCTION TEAMS IN EARNING A LIVING WAGE. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Halperin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Bowdon Family Foundation | General support | $1,250 |
| 2023 | Sapphire Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Rea Charitable Trust | FOR SUPPORT OF DAILY | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,395 |
| 2023 | Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc | NEW WORKS, COMMISSIONS, UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $5,000 |
| 2023 | March Family Foundation | SUPPORT THE THEATRE'S EFFORTS SUPPORTING LOCAL ACTORS AND PRODUCTION TEAMS IN EARNING A LIVING WAGE. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Halperin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2023 | The Bowdon Family Foundation | General operating support | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Sapphire Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Rea Charitable Trust | GENERAL OPERATING | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Taca Inc | ARTS | $9,000 |
| 2022 | Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc | GENERAL PROGRAM & OPERATING COST | $7,250 |
| 2022 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $5,372 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $5,200 |
| 2022 | The Halperin Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 45 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Second Thought Theatre?
Second Thought Theatre is funded by 13 grantmakers, led by Taca Inc ($57K), Communities Foundation of Texas Inc ($52K), Rea Charitable Trust ($45K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $314K in grants to Second Thought Theatre between 2019–2025.
Who is Second Thought Theatre's largest funder?
Taca Inc is the largest recorded funder of Second Thought Theatre, with $57K across 5 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Second Thought Theatre received?
IRS 990 filings record $314K in grants to Second Thought Theatre across 45 grants from 13 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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