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    The Rees-Jones Foundation

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    Dallas, TXEIN 205132900 Website

    Annual Giving

    $103.9M+98% YoY

    Grants

    177

    Median Grant

    $75K

    Organizations Funded

    223

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    The Rees-Jones Foundation partners with nonprofits in North Texas to defend the welfare and improve the lives of children and families in tangible ways. The Foundation serves God by serving others — sharing His resources in ways that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families.

    Focus Areas

    pediatric hospital carefoster carechild abuse advocacyearly childhood educationk-12 education (including christian schools)youth development and internshipschildren's mental and behavioral healthdisability inclusion for children

    Grant Types

    capital campaigns and constructiongeneral/operating supportmulti-year commitmentsprogrammatic/program supportscholarships and tuition assistancecapacity buildingcapital improvements and equipmentfacility purchase and outfittinginternship and youth employment funding

    Funded Initiatives

    Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence established in 2012 with over $35 million in donations providing care to more than 2,000 children annually; $100 million gift for new pediatric campus construction

    How to Apply

    Visit the Apply For Funding page to request to become a grantee. The foundation takes a personal, relational approach to grant-giving, providing support for organizations with servant leaders, a heart for service, and thoughtful plans to address critical challenges facing families in the community.

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+98%

    $103.9M

    Grants

    177

    Median

    $75K

    States

    15

    2023-4%

    $52.4M

    Grants

    187

    Median

    $75K

    States

    12

    2022

    $54.4M

    Grants

    172

    Median

    $75K

    States

    12

    Grant Size Distribution

    $75K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $1K

    Smallest

    $30K

    25th Pctile

    $185K

    75th Pctile

    $40.0M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $30K and $185K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $40.0M

    2024

    Children's Medical Center Foundation

    TX · Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital.

    $7.1M

    2024

    International Justice Mission

    VA · Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India.

    $5.0M

    2024

    Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation

    TX · Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities.

    $4.0M

    2024

    CURE International Inc

    MI · Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    $3.0M

    2024

    Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America

    TX · Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp.

    Geographic Focus

    TX
    $78.9M152 grants
    VA
    $10.0M4 grants
    MI
    $8.0M4 grants
    PA
    $1.6M2 grants
    WA
    $1.4M2 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $666.1M
    $103.9M(15.6%)
    2023
    $662.5M
    $52.4M(7.9%)
    2022
    $621.3M
    $54.4M(8.8%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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