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About Dallas Stars Foundation
To invest in communities by creating unique programs that nurture and enrich the lives of those in need, enhancing the quality of life for North Texans through youth hockey, community engagement, and health and education.
Focus Areas
Youth hockeyCommunity engagementChildren's healthChildren's educationReadingPhysical fitnessAdaptive sportsCancer supportMilitary familiesAnimal welfareRecreation and learning spaces
Who They Fund
youthveteransunderrepresented / underserved communities
About Dallas Stars Foundation
A $400,000 legacy project at St. Philip’s School and Community stands out in the Dallas Stars Foundation Inc’s recent giving and shows the scale at which the foundation can support a single North Texas institution. The foundation’s grantmaking also includes direct support for youth hockey, community programs, and health and education initiatives, often tied to local events and in-kind fundraising support. In 2024, another $204,404 went to Pro Players Foundation Inc. for a community grant, underscoring its ability to fund both large facility-oriented projects and program support for nonprofit partners. The foundation’s portfolio reflects a mix of direct service and community investment. It has backed scholarships for youth hockey players, support for children’s health and education, and projects that improve spaces used by youth and families. Several grants connect to access and participation rather than general operating aid, including assistance for classes, league programs, and equipment. Other awards support community-serving nonprofits in Dallas, Southlake, and across North Texas, with recurring attention to the same local network of organizations over multiple years. Leadership is listed as Therese Baird, and the foundation operates with a local geographic scope.
What Dallas Stars Foundation Funds
Youth hockey is one of the clearest themes in the foundation’s giving. It awarded $30,919 to Dallas Stars Elite Hockey Club for youth hockey scholarships and $110,035 to Pro Players Foundation for a ball hockey court build at Fort Hood, linking sport access with infrastructure. The foundation also supports participation through scholarships that can pay local facilities or equipment providers. Community and education grants form another lane. It gave $100,000 to Wilkinson Center for a community grant and $15,000 to Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity for a community grant, showing support for local nonprofit service delivery. Health-related giving appears as well: the foundation awarded $26,041 to American Cancer Society for cancer screenings for underrepresented communities and $35,541 to Mammogram Poster Girls for a community grant tied to health awareness. Camp and youth space support also appears in the record, including $10,000 to Camp Summit for upgrades and scholarships for attendees.
How Dallas Stars Foundation Gives
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$1.5M
Total Revenue
$2.9M
Total Expenses
$2.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $32K, with a median of $10K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$10K
75th Percentile
$32K
Geographic Reach
Local10 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
THERESE BAIRD
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