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Meadows Foundation Inc

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 756015322  ·  Private foundation

Based in Dallas, Texas, Meadows Foundation Inc has awarded $99.3M across 654 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Southern Methodist University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$23.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$705.2M
Total assets
654
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Meadows Foundation Inc funds

Meadows Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, community improvement, criminal justice, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEarly Childhood EducationEconomic DevelopmentEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency Aid

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugees

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Meadows Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Southern Methodist University
To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence
Dallas, TX$5.4M2020
Southern Methodist University
To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence
Dallas, TX$4.9M2024
Southern Methodist University
To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence
Dallas, TX$4.9M2023
Southern Methodist University
To sustain and build the Meadows School of the Arts and the Meadows Museum to standards of excellence
Dallas, TX$4.9M2022
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Toward continued support of a statewide mental health policy institute designed to improve the mental health system of Texas
Dallas, TX$4.0M2023
Cafe Momentum
Donation of land to Cafe Momentum to build a new flagship location in the Wilson Historic District to house a restaurant and community servi
Dallas, TX$3.4M2024
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas
Toward continued support of a statewide mental health policy institute designed to improve the mental health system of Texas
Dallas, TX$2.5M2022
Texas 2036
Toward continued development of a long-term strategic plan to address the future social and economic needs of the state's growing population
Dallas, TX$1.0M2020
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Toward continued support for integrating a depression screening platform and technical assistance into hospital systems
Dallas, TX$750K2022
Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas
Toward improving teacher effectiveness and postsecondary completion rates in North Texas and the Rio Grande Valley
Dallas, TX$700K2020
Commit2dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040
Toward launching an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County students and young adults and continuing support for Commit
Dallas, TX$700K2023
Commit2dallas and Child Poverty Action Lab for Opportunity 2040
Toward continued support for an initiative to accelerate economic mobility for Dallas County residents and continuing support for Commit and
Dallas, TX$700K2024
Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas
Toward continued support to improve postsecondary education completion rates in Texas
Dallas, TX$575K2024
Communities Foundation of Texas for Educate Texas
Toward continued support to improve postsecondary completion rates in Texas
Dallas, TX$505K2023
Remember the Alamo Foundation
Toward creating a water conservation plan for and renovating The Alamo
San Antonio, TX$500K2023

Meadows Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$23.3M
2022$24.8M
2023$27.1M
2024$24.1M

How to apply for funding from Meadows Foundation Inc

Meadows Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at mfi.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Meadows Foundation Inc

Does Meadows Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Meadows Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Meadows Foundation Inc fund?
Meadows Foundation Inc's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University, Southern Methodist University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Meadows Foundation Inc give in grants?
Meadows Foundation Inc reported $23.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $99.3M over 654 grants.
Where is Meadows Foundation Inc located?
Meadows Foundation Inc is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 756015322.
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About this profile. This page is built from Meadows Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Meadows Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.