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W C Payne Foundation is a private corporation based in DALLAS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2003. The principal officer is William C Payne. It holds total assets of $8.9M. Annual income is reported at $496K. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2011 to $8.9M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Oklahoma and Virginia. According to available records, W C Payne Foundation has made 44 grants totaling $2.5M, with a median grant of $38K. The foundation has distributed between $473K and $1.1M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.1M distributed across 16 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K, with an average award of $58K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Texas and Virginia and Oklahoma. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$28K
Average Grant
$47K
Largest Grant
$148K
Based on 10 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.
W C Payne Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, VA, OK.
W C Payne Foundation has distributed a total of $2.5M across 44 grants. The median grant size is $38K, with an average of $58K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $200K.
W C Payne Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (830343851) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
W C Payne Foundation is headquartered in DALLAS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan N Payne | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William G Payne | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Caroline P Young | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$8.9M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$8.9M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$2.5M
Average Grant
$58K
Median Grant
$38K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The BridgeOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $50K | 2020 |
| Special CareOPERATIONS | Oklahoma City, OK | $25K | 2020 |
| National Medal Of Honor MuseumOPERATIONS | Arlington, TX | $200K | 2023 |
| The Lamplighter SchoolOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2023 |
| CommitOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $75K | 2023 |
| Dallas Kids FirstOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $35K | 2023 |
| Ok Contemporary Arts CenterOPERATIONS | Oklahoma City, OK | $30K | 2023 |
| Stallings Award FoundationOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Teach For AmericaOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Washington And Lee UniversityOPERATIONS | Lexington, VA | $100K | 2022 |
| Oklahoma Museum Of ArtOPERATIONS | Oklahoma City, OK | $50K | 2022 |
| Poston Garden FoundationOPERATIONS | Waxahachie, TX | $40K | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Greater HoustonOPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Philanthropy AdvocatesOPERATIONS | Austin, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| The Commit PartnershipOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2021 |
| Oklahoma ContemporaryOPERATIONS | Oklahoma City, OK | $30K | 2021 |
| Ok City BalletOPERATIONS | Oklahoma City, OK | $25K | 2021 |
| Behind Every DoorOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $5K | 2021 |
| Leadership IsdOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $100K | 2020 |
| Moody Family YmcaOPERATIONS | Dallas, TX | $25K | 2020 |
| The Rise SchoolOPERATIONS | Houston, TX | $13K | 2020 |