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Eugene Mcdermott Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1972. The principal officer is Mary Mcdermott Cook. It holds total assets of $131M. Annual income is reported at $77.9M. Total assets have grown from $77.9M in 2010 to $210.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Texas. According to available records, Eugene Mcdermott Foundation has made 485 grants totaling $84M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $15.6M in 2020 to $20.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $32.6M distributed across 184 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2M, with an average award of $173K. The foundation has supported 192 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New Mexico, New York, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$33K
Average Grant
$177K
Largest Grant
$2M
Based on 92 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Eugene Mcdermott Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 485 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NM, NY.
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation has distributed a total of $84M across 485 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $173K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $2M.
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (237237919) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
Eugene Mcdermott Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Self | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| J H Cullum Clark | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Mcdermott Cook | Pres Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Patricia Brown | Assistant Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Grace Cook | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Joe Hubach | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Liza Lee | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$21.9M
Total Assets
$210.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$210.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$11.1M
Distribution Amount
$13.2M
Total Grants
485
Total Giving
$84M
Average Grant
$173K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
192
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Symphony Association IncFor Endowment Campaign Matching Grant | Dallas, TX | $2M | 2023 |
| Dallas Zoological SocietyFor Support of Staff and Security | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Parks For Downtown DallasFor Endowment | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater TexasFor Operations | Austin, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Southwestern Medical FoundationFor TI Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Building | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| University Of Texas At DallasFor TI Biomedical Engineering & Sciences Building | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Dallas Theater CenterFor Matching Grant - Operations | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| United Way Of Metro Dallas IncFor Social Innovation Lab & Digital Connections | Dallas, TX | $750K | 2023 |
| The Dallas OperaFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $700K | 2023 |
| Vogel AlcoveFor Matching Grant | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Texas Trees FoundationFor Cool Schools | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public LandFor Woody Branch Park | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Metrocare ServicesFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Parkland FoundationFor Dallas College Campus | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Dallas Museum Of ArtFor New Building | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Southern Gateway Public Green FndFor Features in Park | Dallas, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankFor Endowment | Plano, TX | $500K | 2023 |
| Big ThoughtFor City of Learning | Dallas, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Resource Center Of Dallas IncFor 40th Anniversary | Dallas, TX | $400K | 2023 |
| Nasher Sculpture CenterFor Nasher Prize | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Att Performing Arts CenterFor ArtsBridge Community Engagement Program | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Dallas Arboretum BotanicalFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Perot Museum Of Nature And ScienceFor 10th Anniversary | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| The Visiting Nurses Assoc Of TexasFor Repairs and Replacement of Equipment | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Trinity River Audubon CenterFor Trinity River Audubon Center | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| The Commit PartnershipFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| Builders Of Hope Community Dev CorpFor West Dallas Community Vision Plan | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Greenspace DallasFor Operations in Honor of Garrett Boone | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Teach For America IncFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Lumin EducationFor North Texas Giving Day Matching Grant | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Josephine Torres CulturalFor Purchase Center | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Vickery Meadow Youth Dev FndFor EAGLE Scholars | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| My PossibilitiesFor Furniture for Classrooms | Plano, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Als Association Texas ChapterFor 2023 Walk - Team Michael | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Dallas Black Dance TheatreFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Fort Worth Symphony OrchestraFor Jake Heggie Opera | Fort Worth, TX | $55K | 2023 |
| Dallas Foundation - For Oak CliffFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Child Poverty Action LabFor Trust Her Contraceptive Access Initiatives | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| High-Tech High HeelsFor Operations | Mellwood, AR | $50K | 2023 |
| Family Place IncFor Operations | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Dallas Summer Musicals IncFor DISD Programs | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Urban TeachersFor Programs | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry IncFor Capital Campaign | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Health Resources FoundationFor Primary Stroke Center Program in Allen Texas | Arlington, TX | $50K | 2023 |