The Nation Foundation

EIN 75-2942544 · TX · NTEE T21

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$10K Funds in TX, OK, AL
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Giving Profile

In 2025, The Nation Foundation based in TX paid 22 grants totaling $3.3M to 21 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $2M, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH, and THRUST FLIGHT SCHOOL. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$18,948,628
Giving (latest yr)
$3,266,301
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
22
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
21
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dallas Baptist University$2,811,782
  • Park Cities Baptist Church$110,000
  • Thrust Flight School$95,000
  • Lake Highlands Baptist Church$50,000
  • Texas Am University$40,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$3,246,301 · 20 grants
  • Oklahoma$10,000 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (22)

Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Civic
$2,006,782
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas, TX
Education
$805,000
Park Cities Baptist Church
Dallas, TX
Civic
$110,000
Thrust Flight School
Addison, TX
Education
$95,000
Lake Highlands Baptist Church
Dallas, TX
Civic
$50,000
Texas Am University
College Station, TX
Education
$40,000
Healing Hands Ministries
Dallas, TX
Civic
$20,000
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
Civic
$13,097
Denison Ministries
Dallas, TX
Civic
$10,000
Finishing Well Ministries
Plano, TX
Civic
$10,000
White Rock Center of Hope
Dallas, TX
Civic
$10,000
Mercy Street
Dallas, TX
Civic
$10,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. The Nation Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, The Nation Foundation reported 22 itemized grants totaling $3.3M. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $2M (median $10K).

Recent recipients include DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH, THRUST FLIGHT SCHOOL, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

The Nation Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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