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Hefner Family Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is David J Knust. It holds total assets of $975K. Annual income is reported at $168K. Total assets have decreased from $1.3M in 2014 to $975K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Arkansas. According to available records, Hefner Family Foundation has made 16 grants totaling $454K, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $117K and $216K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $216K distributed across 6 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K, with an average award of $28K. The foundation has supported 8 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$4K
Average Grant
$27K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 5 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.
Hefner Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 16 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, OK, AR.
Hefner Family Foundation has distributed a total of $454K across 16 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $28K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $100K.
Hefner Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Hefner Family Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R Hefner Jr | President/Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura L Hefner | Secretary/Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David J Knust | Treasurer/Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kr Vineyard | Asst Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$975K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$975K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
16
Total Giving
$454K
Average Grant
$28K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
8
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist Universityscholarship fund | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of Oklahomascholarship fund | Norman, OK | $10K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Catholic SchoolAssistance | Fredericksburg, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Diana MacarenoScholarship | Dallas, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Arkansas FoundationScholarship | Fayetteville, AR | $2K | 2023 |
| Baylor University Foundationscholarship fund | Waco, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| Center For Integrative CounselingAssistance | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2020 |
| Gordon CollegeScholarship | Wenham, MA | $6K | 2020 |