The Rees-Jones Foundation concentrates very large, project-focused gifts on children’s health infrastructure, anti‑trafficking/justice work, and high-profile local community amenities. Its grants are typically capital or program-support to build or expand facilities (hospitals, clinics, playgrounds) and to fund direct operational programs abroad, with a preference for a small number of substantial awards rather than many small grants.
A $40 million commitment to build a new Children’s hospital in Dallas stands out as the clearest marker of The Rees-Jones Foundation’s recent giving. That scale sits alongside other large, project-specific awards that point to a foundation focused on concrete infrastructure, direct service capacity, and long-horizon community projects. The foundation’s recent grants also show strong interest in children’s health, foster care support, anti-trafficking work, and recreational spaces for young people. In Dallas, it backed the renovation of Park South YMCA to better serve residents of South Dallas and the Forest District Neighborhood, while also supporting a creative education lab at the historic Forest Theater for local children. Outside Texas, the foundation has funded surgical care and hospital construction in Ethiopia through CURE International and supported anti-slavery programming in India through International Justice Mission. Across these examples, the pattern is consistent: large awards directed to programs and facilities that expand capacity for children, families, and vulnerable populations.
Children’s health is a central theme. The foundation gave $2,800,000 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation for general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children’s Health, and it also made a $40,000,000 capital campaign gift toward a new children’s hospital in Dallas. International pediatric care appears as well: CURE International received $4,000,000 for construction at CURE Children’s Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, plus $2,980,000 for general operations at the hospital. Family and child welfare are another recurring area. ACH Child and Family Services received $1,500,000 for kinship care placements in Region 3 and $1,250,000 for the Kindship Connections program. Behavioral health also appears in the portfolio, with $1,596,525 to Parkland Foundation to expand access to care for children and youth in under-resourced Dallas County communities.
The Rees-Jones Foundation’s typical grant size is $30,000 at the 25th percentile, $75,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile, even though its recent portfolio includes several much larger awards. The pattern suggests a mix of targeted operating support, capital support, and multi-year commitments. Recipients do repeat across years: CURE International, International Justice Mission, World Vision, Operation Kindness, Hope Walks, ACH Child and Family Services, and George W Bush Foundation The each appear in more than one recent grant year. It is a regular funder and also makes program-related investments. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications in several North Texas portfolios and through general grant requests, while some international disability care support is invitation-only.
$156.8M
$666.1M
$28.9M
$161.9M
Most grants fall between $30K and $150K, with a median of $75K.
25th Percentile
$30K
Median
$75K
75th Percentile
$150K
About 89% of grants go to recipients in TX.
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Rees-Jones Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 362 | $156.1M | 98.4% |
| 2 | Tanzania | 4 |
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Highly concentrated giving: very few but very large grants focused on capital projects and direct program support; mix of local Dallas infrastructure and select international program investments; some repeat funding to the same international partner (IJM).
Notable grantees: Children's Medical Center Foundation, International Justice Mission, CURE International, Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation
Grantmaking is heavily concentrated in Texas, with 89% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Dallas appears often, including awards to Children's Medical Center Foundation, Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation, YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas, Forest Forward, and Parkland Foundation. Fort Worth and Carrollton also show up multiple times, reflecting a North Texas-centered portfolio. Outside the United States, grants in the recent list reached Ethiopia, India, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, and Nicaragua through a small number of international grantees.
Recent grants show a strong focus on children’s health, foster care and kinship care, anti-trafficking work, behavioral health, youth development, and recreational or community infrastructure. Examples include hospital construction, foster care excellence, kinship services, and facilities for children and families in Dallas and beyond.
Yes. While 89% of grants go to recipients in Texas, the recent grant list also includes support for programs in Ethiopia, India, Uganda, Zambia, Nicaragua, and Malawi.
The foundation’s typical grant size is $30,000 at the 25th percentile, $75,000 at the median, and $150,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent awards also include several multi-million-dollar commitments for capital projects and ongoing program support.
Both patterns appear, but several grantees receive support in more than one year. International Justice Mission, CURE International, World Vision, Operation Kindness, Hope Walks, ACH Child and Family Services, and George W Bush Foundation The each appear across multiple recent grants.
Yes for several grant programs. The foundation accepts unsolicited applications for urgent funding, community benefit, camp scholarships, family and youth support, animal welfare, youth formation, and general grant requests. International disability care is listed as invitation-only.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| $475K |
1.1% |
| 3 | United Kingdom | 2 | $200K | 0.5% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Current and upcoming funding from Rees-Jones Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) in good standing; must serve North Texas residents and be aligned with Evangelism & Discipleship portfolio and Foundation mission.
Deadline: Applications accepted throughout the year; allow several months for review and board consideration.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) status required; services must serve North Texas constituencies and align with portfolio.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round; recommended to submit at least four months before funds are needed.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3); programming must serve North Texas residents and align with neighborhood development goals.
Deadline: Rolling/throughout-year intake; board meets ~10x/year.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3); programming must serve North Texas youth/families and align with youth formation portfolio.
Deadline: Accepts submissions year-round; plan for ~3-4 months from application to decision.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) in good standing; program must serve North Texas residents and align with community benefit portfolio.
Deadline: Applications accepted year-round; board meets ~10 times/year. New requests should be submitted at least four months before funds are needed.
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) in good standing; programming must serve Dallas–Fort Worth / North Texas residents; aligns with Foundation mission and animal welfare portfolio.
Deadline: Applications/LOIs accepted throughout the year (see portal). Board meets ~10 times/year; allow ~30 days from LOI to invitation and ~3-4 months for processing after application.
Who can apply: Camps or nonprofit organizations that provide camping opportunities for children in North Texas, including camps for children with disabilities; Foundation notes a separate application specifically for camps.
Who can apply: Camps serving North Texas children; Foundation has funded Christian camps and camps for children with disabilities. The Foundation notes a separate camp application exists within its application processes.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | $40,000,000 | 2025 | Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital. |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | $7,104,527 | 2025 | Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India. |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation | Dallas, TX | $5,000,000 | 2025 | Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities. |
| CURE International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $4,000,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America | Dallas, TX | $3,000,000 | 2025 | Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. |
| CURE International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $2,980,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the general operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital. |
| Children's Medical Center Foundation | Dallas, TX | $2,800,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children's Health. |
| Mercy Ships | Lindale, TX | $2,500,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support the strategic investment fund. |
| Forest Forward | Dallas, TX | $2,500,000 | 2025 | Funding to outfit the historic Forest Theater with a creative education lab for local children. |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | $2,481,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua. |
| International Justice Mission | Arlington, VA | $2,308,919 | 2025 | Funding to support direct India program costs and the Vision Fund. |
| Operation Kindness | Carrollton, TX | $1,800,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Shelter Operations and Adoption Program at the Carrollton shelter and Community Initiatives programs in Dallas County. |
| George W Bush Foundation The | Dallas, TX | $1,500,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support the Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In Project, which connects veterans with resources in the community. |
| World Vision Inc | Federal Way, WA | $1,280,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Able to Thrive project to serve children with disabilities in Malawi and other countries where the model may be piloted and used. |
| ACH Child and Family Services | Fort Worth, TX | $1,250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support their Kindship Connections program. |
| Hope Walks | York Springs, PA | $1,225,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations for Ethiopia work and organizational operations. |
| Parkland Foundation | Dallas, TX | $1,189,575 | 2025 | Funding to expand access to behavioral health care for children and youth living in under-resourced communities throughout Dallas County. |
| OurCalling Inc | Dallas, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Funding for the construction of Phase 1 of OurCommunity. |
| Young Life - National | Colorado Springs, CO | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Funding to support Phase 2a of the capital campaign to increase the capacity of the Lone Hollow club and dining facilities. |
| National Boy Scouts of America Foundation | Irving, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Funding to support The Pillars of Scouting Campaign. |
| Dallas Leadership Foundation | Dallas, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the building of the new Dallas Leadership Center. |
| World Relief | Washington, DC | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Church Empowerment Zone programming for children and families living in Burundi and Malawi. |
| Living Water International | Stafford, TX | $1,000,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua; the Zambia Design Outreach Pilot the Saturate program; and general operations. |
| CURE International Inc | Grand Rapids, MI | $875,000 | 2025 | Funding for the expansion of and capital improvements to the CURE Children's Hospital in Ethiopia. |
| Texas Family Initiative | Dallas, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | Funding to support their HOPE Teams providing services to high needs children in substitute care in Region 3 Metroplex East. |
| Center for Transforming Lives | Fort Worth, TX | $500,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Changing the Landscape capital campaign. |
| Alpha USA | Carol Stream, IL | $500,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support the creation of the new Alpha Youth Series. |
| HOPE International | Lancaster, PA | $400,000 | 2025 | Multi-year funding to support the HOPE Burundi Savings Group Program. |
| St Philip's School and Community Center | Dallas, TX | $392,500 | 2025 | Funding to support construction of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center. |
| Yellowstone Forever | Bozeman, MT | $330,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Yellowstone Wolf Project. |
| Justice Ventures International | Washington, DC | $325,000 | 2025 | Funding to support programming in India to eradicate human trafficking. |
| Alliance For Children Inc | Fort Worth, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality services for child abuse victims in Tarrant County. |
| Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America | Dallas, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | Funding towards the upkeep, maintenance and repair costs of the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp. |
| World Hope International Inc | Alexandria, VA | $300,000 | 2025 | Funding to support programs for children with disabilities in Sierra Leone. |
| Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc | Lewisville, TX | $300,000 | 2025 | Funding to continue offering services to children who have been abused in Denton, Wise, and Jack Counties. |
| Educational First Steps | Dallas, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support start-up costs for program expansion to equip childcare centers to serve children with disabilities |
| Water4 | Oklahoma City, OK | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the installation of four new piped water systems in the Kabarole District, Uganda. |
| Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County Inc | Plano, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations that offer quality services to child abuse victims in Collin County. |
| BethanyKids | Abingdon, VA | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations to increase surgical capacity and serve more children in Kenya and surrounding countries. |
| ManeGait | Prosper, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the "Beacon Project" capital campaign for comprehensive improvements to their campus and equine therapy facilities. |
| Canine Companions | Irving, TX | $250,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations to continue matching trained service dogs with children with disabilities. |
| Family Compass | Dallas, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality child abuse prevention services. |
| Ascend Dallas Inc (WiNGS) | Dallas, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Nurse-Family Partnership program. |
| Patriot PAWS Service Dogs | Rockwall, TX | $200,000 | 2025 | Funding to support general operations to continue pairing trained service dogs with veterans who have disabilities. |
| Notre Dame of Dallas Schools | Dallas, TX | $185,000 | 2025 | Funding to support scholarships for students with disabilities. |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Funding to support faith-based mentor matches for students. |
| Dallas Pets Alive | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Funding to support expansion of the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender+ (PASS+) program. |
| Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology The | Dallas, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Partnership for Accessible Counseling and Training program (PACT). |
| Sinapis Group | Indianapolis, IN | $150,000 | 2025 | Funding to support operation and expansion of the Ascent program in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. |
| My Possibilities | Plano, TX | $150,000 | 2025 | Funding to support the Lifelong Learning Program for young adults and adults with disabilities. |
Children's Medical Center Foundation
$40,000,000Funding toward the capital campaign to build a new Children's hospital.
International Justice Mission
$7,104,527Funding to support the Vision Fund and program costs associated with the goal of ending slavery in India.
Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation
$5,000,000Funding pledged for the playground elements and other recreational amenities.
CURE International Inc
$4,000,000Multi-year funding to support construction of the new clinical services building, kitchen, and laundry at CURE Children's Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America
$3,000,000Funding towards the Generations Capital Campaign designated for improvements and enhancements to the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp.
CURE International Inc
Funding to support the general operations of the CURE Ethiopia hospital.
Children's Medical Center Foundation
$2,800,000Funding to support general operations at The Rees-Jones Center for Foster Care Excellence at Children's Health.
Mercy Ships
$2,500,000Multi-year funding to support the strategic investment fund.
Forest Forward
$2,500,000Funding to outfit the historic Forest Theater with a creative education lab for local children.
Living Water International
$2,481,000Funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua.
International Justice Mission
$2,308,919Funding to support direct India program costs and the Vision Fund.
Operation Kindness
$1,800,000Funding to support the Shelter Operations and Adoption Program at the Carrollton shelter and Community Initiatives programs in Dallas County.
George W Bush Foundation The
$1,500,000Multi-year funding to support the Veteran Wellness Alliance Check-In Project, which connects veterans with resources in the community.
World Vision Inc
$1,280,000Funding to support the Able to Thrive project to serve children with disabilities in Malawi and other countries where the model may be piloted and used.
ACH Child and Family Services
$1,250,000Funding to support their Kindship Connections program.
Hope Walks
$1,225,000Funding to support general operations for Ethiopia work and organizational operations.
Parkland Foundation
$1,189,575Funding to expand access to behavioral health care for children and youth living in under-resourced communities throughout Dallas County.
OurCalling Inc
$1,000,000Funding for the construction of Phase 1 of OurCommunity.
Young Life - National
$1,000,000Funding to support Phase 2a of the capital campaign to increase the capacity of the Lone Hollow club and dining facilities.
National Boy Scouts of America Foundation
$1,000,000Funding to support The Pillars of Scouting Campaign.
Dallas Leadership Foundation
$1,000,000Funding to support the building of the new Dallas Leadership Center.
World Relief
$1,000,000Funding to support the Church Empowerment Zone programming for children and families living in Burundi and Malawi.
Living Water International
$1,000,000Multi-year funding to support the WASH programs in Uganda, Zambia and Nicaragua; the Zambia Design Outreach Pilot the Saturate program; and general operations.
CURE International Inc
$875,000Funding for the expansion of and capital improvements to the CURE Children's Hospital in Ethiopia.
Texas Family Initiative
$500,000Funding to support their HOPE Teams providing services to high needs children in substitute care in Region 3 Metroplex East.
Center for Transforming Lives
$500,000Funding to support the Changing the Landscape capital campaign.
Alpha USA
$500,000Multi-year funding to support the creation of the new Alpha Youth Series.
HOPE International
$400,000Multi-year funding to support the HOPE Burundi Savings Group Program.
St Philip's School and Community Center
$392,500Funding to support construction of the Moody Performing and Fine Arts Center.
Yellowstone Forever
$330,000Funding to support the Yellowstone Wolf Project.
Justice Ventures International
$325,000Funding to support programming in India to eradicate human trafficking.
Alliance For Children Inc
$300,000Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality services for child abuse victims in Tarrant County.
Circle Ten Council Boy Scouts of America
$300,000Funding towards the upkeep, maintenance and repair costs of the Trevor Rees-Jones Scout Camp.
World Hope International Inc
$300,000Funding to support programs for children with disabilities in Sierra Leone.
Children's Advocacy Center for North Texas Inc
$300,000Funding to continue offering services to children who have been abused in Denton, Wise, and Jack Counties.
Educational First Steps
$250,000Funding to support start-up costs for program expansion to equip childcare centers to serve children with disabilities
Water4
$250,000Funding to support the installation of four new piped water systems in the Kabarole District, Uganda.
Children's Advocacy Center of Collin County Inc
$250,000Funding to support general operations that offer quality services to child abuse victims in Collin County.
BethanyKids
$250,000Funding to support general operations to increase surgical capacity and serve more children in Kenya and surrounding countries.
ManeGait
$250,000Funding to support the "Beacon Project" capital campaign for comprehensive improvements to their campus and equine therapy facilities.
Canine Companions
$250,000Funding to support general operations to continue matching trained service dogs with children with disabilities.
Family Compass
$200,000Funding to support general operations to continue offering quality child abuse prevention services.
Ascend Dallas Inc (WiNGS)
$200,000Funding to support the Nurse-Family Partnership program.
Patriot PAWS Service Dogs
$200,000Funding to support general operations to continue pairing trained service dogs with veterans who have disabilities.
Notre Dame of Dallas Schools
$185,000Funding to support scholarships for students with disabilities.
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star
$150,000Funding to support faith-based mentor matches for students.
Dallas Pets Alive
$150,000Funding to support expansion of the Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender+ (PASS+) program.
Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology The
$150,000Funding to support the Partnership for Accessible Counseling and Training program (PACT).
Sinapis Group
$150,000Funding to support operation and expansion of the Ascent program in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda.
My Possibilities
$150,000Funding to support the Lifelong Learning Program for young adults and adults with disabilities.
