Quick Summary
Name: Deason Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,842,500 (2024) |
| Grant Range | $2,000 - $1,010,000 |
| Average Grant | ~$167,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only / No Public Process |
Contact Details
Address: 3953 Maple Ave Ste 150, Dallas, TX 75219 EIN: 75-2715549
Note: The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations.
Geographic Focus
- Texas (primary)
- Virginia
- Illinois
- National initiatives (criminal justice reform)
Funding Priorities
- Criminal Justice Reform - Major focus on reform initiatives, wrongful convictions, over-incarceration, and fair treatment in the criminal justice system
- Education - Strong support for higher education, particularly Southern Methodist University
- Education Reform - Programs to empower the poor through educational opportunities
- Free Enterprise Programs - Initiatives promoting economic opportunity
- Human Services - Support for charitable organizations serving communities
- Health and Medical Research
- Arts and Culture - Including support for institutions like Dallas Museum of Art
- Christian Agencies and Churches
- Conservative Policy Organizations - Think tanks and policy research
What They Don't Fund
- Unsolicited applications (closed application process)
- Organizations outside their preselected grantee list
Application Method
No Public Application Process: The Deason Foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Grant decisions are made by the board based on initiatives they identify or through their existing relationships.
The foundation works directly with charities and politicians at state and federal levels on their priority initiatives.
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