About University of Dallas
The University of Dallas is dedicated to the pursuit of wisdom, of truth, and of virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. The University seeks to educate its students so they may develop the intellectual and moral virtues, prepare themselves for life and work in a problematic and changing world, and become leaders able to act responsibly for their own good and for the good of their family, community, country, and church. The University is shaped by the long tradition of Catholic learning and is committed to the recovery and renewal of the Western heritage of liberal education while offering professional programs at the graduate level consistent with its institutional commitments.
Focus Areas
Higher educationUndergraduate liberal artsGraduate and professional educationScholarships and student financial aidCatholic ministry and formation
Who They Fund
general community / local residentscommunity-based organizations / local nonprofits
Funding Style
general operating / unrestricted community support
About University of Dallas
The largest recent grant from University of Dallas went to Church of the Incarnation in Irving, Texas, at $79,145 in 2024, showing a pattern of support that is closely tied to local community and Catholic life. The foundation’s own profile centers on education shaped by Catholic learning and the renewal of liberal education, and its giving reflects a broader community-support role alongside that institutional identity. In the 2024 grants list, University of Dallas also backed The Boethius Institute in Estherville, Iowa, with $24,043, along with multiple Texas recipients serving children, families, and local residents. That mix suggests a funder that supports both nearby organizations and selected partners beyond Texas, while keeping grantmaking in a relatively modest range for most awards. The organization funds general community purposes rather than individuals, and its recent grants align with local nonprofits and community-based organizations. Across the listed awards, the foundation appears to use grants as a flexible tool for community support rather than narrowly restricted project funding.
What University of Dallas Funds
University of Dallas gives across a small set of community and service-oriented themes. In general community support, it awarded $15,000 to Low Birth Weight Developement Cente in Dallas for general community purposes. It also funded child and family services through a $11,040 grant to Scotty's House Brazos Valley Child in Bryan, again labeled general community. Another Texas recipient, Abel Speaks in Dallas, received $11,040 for general community support, pointing to local work with community-based organizations. The foundation also supported Corpus Christi Hope House with $11,490, extending its community-level giving beyond the Dallas area while staying within Texas for that award.
How University of Dallas Gives
Typical grants cluster tightly around the low five-figure range: p25 is $11,265, median is $11,490, and p75 is $19,522. The 2024 list shows one large outlier at $79,145, while the rest sit near the median. Grants appear to be unrestricted or broad community awards, with several listed as general community or general community support. The recipient pattern is primarily local, and the foundation funds organizations rather than individuals. The data also indicates program-related investments, suggesting the organization has more than one giving tool.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$82K
Total Assets
$193.5M
Total Revenue
$119.6M
Total Expenses
$121.2M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $11K and $20K, with a median of $11K.
25th Percentile
$11K
Median
$11K
75th Percentile
$20K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
Jonathan Sanford
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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