Dickson-allen Foundation
EIN 746052983 Private Foundation
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). Verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2020–2023
$15.6M
378 grants · $3.9M avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
71%
deep partner · 120/170 multi-year
repeat
$130.8M
Assets (2023)
170
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
DICKSON-ALLEN FOUNDATION
Phone
(361) 798-2531
Deadlines
DICKSON-ALLEN FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
How to Apply
1. NAME, MAILING ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. 2. DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND ACTIVITIES IN GENERAL. 3. AMOUNT REQUESTED AND EXPLANATION, IN DETAIL, HOW IT WILL BE USED. 4. STATEMENT AS TO WHETHER THE APPLICANT IS ORGANIZED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION UNDER STATE LAW. 5. PHOTOCOPY OF A RULING OR DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. 6. IF AVAILABLE, ATTACH A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE YEAR IN WHICH THE FUNDS ARE TO BE USED. 7. IF THIS GRANT WILL BE A SUBSTANTIAL AND MATERIAL PART OF THE TOTAL BUDGET, ATTACH A COPY OF THE LATEST INFORMATION RETURN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. 8. STATEMENT AS TO WHETHER THE APPLICANT IS CONTROLLED BY, RELATED TO, CONNECTED WITH, OR SPONSORED BY ANOTHER ORGANIZATION, AND IF SO, IDENTIFY THE ORGANIZATION AND EXPLAIN THE RELATIONSHIP. 9. LIST THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TITLE OF MEMBERS OF THE APPLICANT'S GOVERNING BOARD, AND NAME OF EACH PERSON TO CONTACT.
Restrictions
MOST GRANTS APPROVED ARE FOR EDUCATIONAL, MEDICAL RESEARCH, AND MEDICAL FACILITY PURPOSES. HOWEVER, TO THE EXTENT FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE, GRANTS MAY BE MADE FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3.6M | $85.5M | $4.9M | 88 |
| 2021 | $4.1M | $112.2M | $12.1M | 95 |
| 2022 | $3.8M | $110.0M | $10.6M | 95 |
| 2023 | $4.2M | $130.8M | $14.0M | 100 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 378 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$41K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$344K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
97.1% of US grants
· Rank #1 of 3 states
$15.4M across
367 grants
19 of 254 counties
Top 10 counties
- 1 Lavaca
- 2 Bexar
- 3 Victoria
- 4 Colorado
- 5 Brazos
- 6 Harris
- 7 DeWitt
- 8 Fayette
- 9 Wharton
- 10 Potter
+9 more
counties
· 25 grants
· $435K
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (378 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Medical Center | Halletsville, TX | $344,300 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Halletsville, TX | $320,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2023 |
| Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department | Halletsville, TX | $310,000 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2020 |
| Lavaca Medical Center | Halletsville, TX | $271,040 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2021 |
| Lavaca Medical Center | Halletsville, TX | $269,100 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2022 |
| Lavaca Medical Center | Halletsville, TX | $250,000 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2020 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Halletsville, TX | $250,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2020 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | $250,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2023 |
| The Victoria College Foundation | Victoria, TX | $244,746 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2021 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | $227,900 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2023 |
| Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Department | Halletsville, TX | $200,000 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2022 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Halletsville, TX | $200,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| Lavaca County EMS | Halletsville, TX | $200,000 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Halletsville, TX | $192,800 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2021 |
| Lavaca Exposition Association | Halletsville, TX | $180,000 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | 2021 |
| St Mary's Hall | San Antonio, TX | $175,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2020 |
| The Victoria College Foundation | Victoria, TX | $168,070 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2020 |
| Garwood Volunteer Fire Department | Garwood, TX | $156,600 | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | 2023 |
| Lavaca County Community Connections | Halletsville, TX | $155,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2020 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2020 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2021 |
| The Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | $150,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2022 |
| The Victoria College Foundation | Victoria, TX | $146,500 | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | 2022 |
| Lavaca Exposition Association | Halletsville, TX | $145,000 | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | 2020 |
| Trinity University | San Antonio, TX | $145,000 | UNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | 2021 |
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