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Dickson-Allen Foundation is a private trust based in HALLETTSVILLE, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1961. It holds total assets of $86.3M. Annual income is reported at $37.5M. Total assets have grown from $20.9M in 2011 to $86.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Dickson-Allen Foundation has made 575 grants totaling $23.6M, with a median grant of $20K. Annual giving has decreased from $8.1M in 2021 to $4.2M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $11.3M distributed across 285 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $344K, with an average award of $41K. The foundation has supported 126 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and California and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$43K
Largest Grant
$271K
Based on 95 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Dickson-Allen Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 575 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, CA, VA.
Dickson-Allen Foundation has distributed a total of $23.6M across 575 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $41K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $344K.
The application deadline is DICKSON-ALLEN FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.. 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.
Dickson-Allen Foundation is headquartered in HALLETTSVILLE, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie L Allen | TRUSTEE | $62K | $0 | $62K |
| Lucas W Allen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dunham F Jewett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anna Allen Johnson | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Curtis T Vaughan Iii | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$86.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$86.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
575
Total Giving
$23.6M
Average Grant
$41K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
126
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lavaca Medical CenterEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Halletsville, TX | $344K | 2023 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Halletsville, TX | $320K | 2023 |
| The Witte MuseumUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Trinity UniversityUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $228K | 2023 |
| Lavaca County EmsEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Halletsville, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Garwood Volunteer Fire DepartmentEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Garwood, TX | $157K | 2023 |
| The Victoria College FoundationSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Victoria, TX | $142K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M FoundationOLIVE RESEARCH | College Station, TX | $140K | 2023 |
| Hallettsville Volunteer Fire DepartmentEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Halletsville, TX | $136K | 2023 |
| The Tobin Center For The Performing ArtsUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Sheridan Community CenterFACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Sheridan, TX | $115K | 2023 |
| Hallettsville IsdAVID PROGRAM | Halletsville, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Lavaca County Senior CitizensUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Halletsville, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Lavaca Exposition AssociationFACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Halletsville, TX | $98K | 2023 |
| Moulton Volunteer Fire DepartmentEQUIPMENT PURCHASES | Moulton, TX | $86K | 2023 |
| Lavaca Historical MuseumUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Halletsville, TX | $65K | 2023 |
| Sweet Home Volunteer Fire DepartmentEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Sweet Home, TX | $59K | 2023 |
| Lucie'S ProjectUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Sheridan, TX | $51K | 2023 |
| Morgan'S WonderlandUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Knights Of Columbus Council #2433FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Halletsville, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas A&M University College Of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical SciencesSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | College Station, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Texas Tech School Of Veterinary MedicineSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Amarillo, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Dewitt-Lavaca Special Education CooperativeEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Yoakum, TX | $46K | 2023 |
| Geier-Merrem American LegionFACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Moulton, TX | $45K | 2023 |
| Native Prairies Association Of TexasUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Manchaca, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Hospice Of South TexasUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Victoria, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Lavaca Assistance Ministry BodyUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Halletsville, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Gaslight Theatre IncUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Shiner, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Botanical SocietyUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Turtle Wing FoundationUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Schulenburg, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| South Texas Children'S HomeUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Beeville, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Yoakum Volunteer Fire DepartmentEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Yoakum, TX | $32K | 2023 |
| Foster Parents Of VictoriaUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Victoria, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist ChurchFACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Hallettsville, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| Wharton County Jr College FoundationSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Wharton, TX | $30K | 2023 |
| University Of Houston-VictoriaSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Victoria, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Yoakum Memorial AssociationUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Yoakum, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Mcnay Art MuseumUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| University Of Texas-San Antonio College Of SciencesUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Yoakum EmsEQUIPMENT PURCHASE | Yoakum, TX | $22K | 2023 |
| Yoakum Community Hospital New Horizons Counseling ProgramUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Yoakum, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| San Antonio Children'S MuseumUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Blinn College FoundationSTUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS | Brenham, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Hallettsville Police DepartmentFACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | Halletsville, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Houston Youth SymphonyUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Wharton Cementery Association IncCEMENTERY PRESERVATION | Wharton, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Say SiUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | San Antonio, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| St Johns SchoolUNRESTRICTED OPERATING FUNDS | Houston, TX | $20K | 2023 |