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Wa Criswell Foundation Inc

Dallas, Texas  ·  EIN 237226473  ·  Private foundation

Wa Criswell Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $1.4M in grants paid and $43.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 55 individual grants from this funder — $15.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for faith-based (christian). Below is its full funding profile.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$43.4M
Total assets
55
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Wa Criswell Foundation Inc funds

Wa Criswell Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness.

Faith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include homeless population.

homeless population

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$5.7M2024
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$2.2M2023
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$1.3M2022
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$1.3M2019
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$1.1M2020
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$784K2018
Criswell College
SUPPORT COLLEGE OPERATIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$642K2017
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$331K2023
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$300K2024
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$281K2019
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$255K2022
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$171K2020
First Baptist Academy
SUPPORT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPERATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$163K2023
First Baptist Academy
SUPPORT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OPERATIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Dallas, TX$144K2024
Dallas Life Foundation
SUPPORT MINISTRY TO THE HOMELESS
Dallas, TX$135K2017

Wa Criswell Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$842K
2018$1.0M
2019$1.7M
2020$1.4M
2022$1.8M
2023$2.7M
2024$6.2M

How to apply for funding from Wa Criswell Foundation Inc

Wa Criswell 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 wacriswell.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Wa Criswell Foundation Inc

Does Wa Criswell Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Wa Criswell 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 Wa Criswell Foundation Inc fund?
Wa Criswell Foundation Inc's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Criswell College, Criswell College, Criswell College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Wa Criswell Foundation Inc give in grants?
Wa Criswell Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.7M over 55 grants.
Where is Wa Criswell Foundation Inc located?
Wa Criswell Foundation Inc is based in Dallas, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237226473.
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About this profile. This page is built from Wa Criswell 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 Wa Criswell Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.