LELAND FIKES FOUNDATION INC
Annual Giving
$8.2M-15% YoY
Grants
84
Median Grant
$50K
Organizations Funded
99
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The foundation does not have a stated mission, but current priorities center on reproductive justice, civic engagement, medical research and Dallas-area human services. The foundation seeks to further equity through all areas of their grantmaking and is committed to listening, learning, collaborating, and deepening their work to combat racism and injustice.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Provided $7M in grants in 2023 through 77 awards. Notable recipients include Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Democracy Fund, Center for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood Federation of America ($2.4M), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center ($3.75M for neuro-high intensity focused ultrasound and $500K for Lee Fikes Chair in Biomedical Sciences).
How to Apply
Two-step process for new applicants beginning with LOI. After LOI review, Foundation will notify if full application should be submitted. Current grantees (2021-2023 recipients) may skip LOI. Grant applications available mid-October with quarterly review. Organizations may apply once per LOI year (Sept-Aug). Submit LOI at least 6 weeks before desired deadline.
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$8.2M
Grants
84
Median
$50K
States
7
$9.6M
Grants
119
Median
$50K
States
6
$5.6M
Grants
65
Median
$50K
States
8
Grant Size Distribution
$50K
Typical Grant (Median)
$25K
Smallest
$50K
25th Pctile
$100K
75th Pctile
$1.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $100K.
Largest Recent Grants
$1.0M
2024
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER
TX · NEURO HIFU
$600K
2024
PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER TEXAS
TX · CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
$600K
2024
PLANNED PARENTHOOD FEDERATION OF AMERICA
NY · RESOLUTE: THE FIGHT FOR ABORTION EQUITY
$400K
2024
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
TX · COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN
$250K
2024
DALLAS 24 HOUR CLUB INC
TX · CAPITAL GRANT TO PURCHASE 1421 N. PEAK ST., DALLAS, TX 75204
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
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.