The Kirksey Family Foundation
/OVERVIEW: This funder supports a broad range of nonprofits in the Dallas, Texas-area.
IP TAKE: This funder is still fairly new on the scene, so it will be interesting to see what Kirksey funds in the future as its priorities become better defined. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but it does provide a clear means of contact, so grantseekers should feel free to reach out with questions.
PROFILE: Established in 2019, the Kirksey Family Foundation was created by Kevin Kirksey, president of ALM First Analytics, and his wife Jennifer, Managing Director of Wealth Operations at Tolleson Wealth Management. It seeks to support “Dallas-area non-profit organizations with low administrative expenses that focus on enhancing the quality of life for families, education, and animal welfare.” Kirksey’s funding priorities are broadly defined as families, education and animal welfare.
When asked what the foundation looks for in grantees, Kirksey said: “We value qualified public nonprofit organizations that can report metrics on outcomes that the grant helped accomplish, and typically, we will not fund more than 5% of any operating budget or 25% of any program.”
Grants for Education, Wildlife and Animal Welfare, and Community Development
It does not support lobbying, other private foundations, commercial businesses, fundraising events, conferences, or competitions. The foundation does not make loans or fund individuals or for-profit entities. Nonprofits’ best bet is to introduce themselves via the foundation’s online form. Past education grantees include: Alcuin School and Junior Achievement of Dallas. Past animal welfare grantees include: New Friends New Life, Dallas Pets Alive and Equest. Past social services grantees include: Genesis Women’s Shelter, Family Gateway and The Family Place. View more grantees here.
Important Grant Details
The Kirksey Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; its application process is invitation only.
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