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Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1954. It holds total assets of $96.4M. Annual income is reported at $23.9M. Total assets have grown from $73.5M in 2011 to $96.4M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and District of Columbia. According to available records, Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. has made 356 grants totaling $31.8M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $4.5M in 2020 to $7M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $14.7M distributed across 168 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.5M, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 125 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 96% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$88K
Largest Grant
$750K
Based on 56 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.
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 356 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, DC.
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $31.8M across 356 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $1.5M.
The application deadline is STATEMENT ATTACHED. No grants to individuals.
Leland Fikes Foundation Inc. is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Blitzer | SECRETARY | $248K | $39K | $287K |
| Brendan J Fikes | VICE PRESIDENT | $222K | $17K | $239K |
| Amy L Fikes | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lee Fikes | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Catherine F Lavie | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$96.4M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$96.4M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
356
Total Giving
$31.8M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
125
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Southwestern Medical CenterNEURO HIFU | Dallas, TX | $1M | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaRESOLUTE: THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION EQUITY | New York, NY | $600K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater TexasCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Dallas, TX | $600K | 2023 |
| Parkland FoundationEXPANSION OF FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES AT PARKLAND HEALTH | Dallas, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Texas Civil Rights ProjectGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $250K | 2023 |
| Twelfth Step Ministry Inc"BUILDING A HOUSE OF HOPE" CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Dallas, TX | $175K | 2023 |
| First Unitarian Church Of DallasIN SUPPORT OF THE OWL IN THE COMMUNITY PROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Delighted To Doula Birth ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Prosper, TX | $125K | 2023 |
| Southwestern Diabetic Foundation IncCAMPER RESOURCE BUILDING | Gainesville, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Lakehill Preparatory SchoolTRANSFORMING OUR WORLD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR LOWER SCHOOL AND ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENTS | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Avow Foundation For Abortion AccessGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR U.S. PROGRAM | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Child Poverty Action LabMAXIMIZING BENEFITS FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| Alliance For JusticeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| Tides CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VOICES FOR PROGRESS EDUCATION FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Community Does ItGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Mesquite, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Abide Women'S Health ServicesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Center On Budget And Policy PrioritiesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Youth OrganizingGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MOVE TEXAS CIVIC FUND | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Medical Students For ChoiceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR US PROGRAMS | Philadelphia, PA | $75K | 2023 |
| Metrocrest Services IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Carrollton, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| North Texas Public Broadcasting IncCAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Bridge StepsGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Healthy Futures Of TexasGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Jolt InitiativeGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| North Texas Food BankGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Plano, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Kid Net FoundationEXPANSION OF EMERGENCY SHELTER/YOUTH SERVICES FOR NORTH TEXAS CHILDREN IN CRISIS | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Dallas Hope CharitiesDALLAS HOPE CENTER | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Deep Vellum PublishingLITERARY ARTS CENTER CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Freedom Network Education FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Senior Citizens Of Greater Dallas IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Social And Environmental EntrepreneursGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR TRAINING IN EARLY ABORTION FOR COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE | Calabasas, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Texas Equal Access FundGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The ConcilioTHE CONCILIO'S LATINO CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMMING | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Family PlaceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Springboard CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Midland, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The Texas TribunePUBLIC SERVICE JOURNALISM TO INFORM TEXANS AND FOSTER CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Austin, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| The University Of Texas Md Anderson Cancer CenterTO SUPPORT DR. KATY REZVANIS NK CELL CLINICAL TRIAL AND EXPAND TO PEDIATRIC PATIENTS | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of TexasGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Houston, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Children'S Medical Center FoundationCHILD LIFE PROGRAM | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Family Gateway IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church Of DallasGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE STEWPOT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Healing Hands MinistriesGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| CitysquareGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service Of Dallas IncGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |
| Jubilee Park & Community CenterGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2023 |