Quick Summary
Name: The Crystal Charity Ball Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $7,000,000+ |
| Grant Range | Approximately $700,000 - $1,200,000 |
| Average Grant | $900,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline |
Contact Details
- Website: https://crystalcharityball.org/
- Phone: 214-526-5868
- Address: 3838 Oak Lawn Ave Ste L150, Dallas, TX 75219-4522
Geographic Focus
Dallas County, Texas only. All funded services and programs must be located and performed within Dallas County.
Funding Priorities
- Children's health and medical services
- Education and youth development programs
- Child welfare and family services
- Children with disabilities and special needs
- Programs serving disadvantaged children in Dallas County
- Programs for children 18 years and younger
What They Don't Fund
- Programs or services located outside Dallas County, Texas
- Organizations whose governance or financial control is outside Dallas County
- Services for adults (only children 18 years or younger)
- New organizations (must have 3+ years of service history with 501(c)(3) status)
- Organizations that cannot commit to placing a Crystal Charity Ball member on their Board in ex-officio capacity
Application Method
Fixed annual deadline (typically early October - October 3, 2025 for the current cycle).
Applicants must:
- Meet all eligibility criteria (3+ years 501(c)(3) status, 3+ years serving Dallas County children)
- Download and complete grant application from website
- Submit by deadline (noon on specified date)
- Participate in 4-month selection process
- Beneficiaries announced in early February
The organization typically selects 7-8 beneficiaries per year and provides multi-year funding commitments.
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