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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 75-2965720

Baron & Blue Foundation

A private foundation in Dallas, TX. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 27 grants and $2.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Executive Director
PO Box 25464
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 692-5789
Form and materials
Completed baron and blue foundation application with the following: a. One page cover letter giving a brief history of the organization b. Description of how the funds will be used. Include a list of anticipated results and a timetable of implementation. Also include how the project will be supported after the grant period (include projected income sources). This should be 3 to 4 pages double-spaced. C. Documentation of organization's 501c (3) tax exempt status d. List of board officers/trustees (include their professions) e. Program/project budget (income and expenses) f. Current operating budget for entire organization (income and expenses) g. Current ytd income/expense statement h. IRS form 990 from last 2 years i. Copy of organization annual report j. List other grants or matching funds applied for by your organization for this program k. List other funds/grants received by your organization for this program l. Copies of the last two board meeting minutes
Deadlines
April 1 october 1
Restrictions
The board of directors of the corporation will authorize contributions to irc section 501(c)(3) organizations to support charitable, educational, religious, scientific, literary or cultural purposes.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $2,759,275

    Grants listed
    27
    Assets, end of year
    $1,069,646

  • Tax year 2024

    $252,000

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $3,192,033

  • Tax year 2023

    $202,142

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $3,013,147

  • Tax year 2022

    $367,500

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $2,255,430

  • Tax year 2021

    $559,500

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $2,636,824

  • Tax year 2020

    $799,500

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $2,467,490

Grants paid in 2025

27 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Dafgiving 360Omaha, NE

    Donor advised fund

    $2,084,275
  2. Ourcalling IncDallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $70,000
  3. Family GatewayDallas, TX

    Emergency shelter & hotel overflow program

    $50,000
  4. Dallas Eviction Advocacy CenterDallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $50,000
  5. The Stewpot of First Presbyterian ChurchDallas, TX

    300 stewpot general fund

    $50,000
  6. Austin Street CenterDallas, TX

    Genops

    $50,000
  7. Kid Net Foudnation DBA Johnathan's PlaceGarland, TX

    Support general operations

    $40,000
  8. Metrocrest ServicesCarrollton, TX

    Homeless resources program

    $40,000
  9. Interfaith Family ServicesDallas, TX

    Empowerment program

    $35,000
  10. Asd - A Home for LifeDallas, TX

    General operations service-enriched housing program

    $35,000
  11. Rainbow DaysDallas, TX

    Family connection program

    $30,000
  12. Shared Housing Center IncDallas, TX

    Unrestricted operating support

    $25,000
  13. The Bridge Homeless Recovery CenterDallas, TX

    Care management

    $25,000
  14. Mosaic Family ServicesDallas, TX

    Provide comprehensive social services and educational programs

    $20,000
  15. Vogel AlcoveDallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $20,000
  16. Under 1 RoofDallas, TX

    Housing programs

    $20,000
  17. New Friends New LifeDallas, TX

    Women's program

    $15,000
  18. The Family PlaceDallas, TX

    Supportive living program

    $15,000
  19. Trac (transition Resource Action Center)Dallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $15,000
  20. Legacy Counseling CenterDallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $10,000
  21. Community Partners of DallasDallas, TX

    Kids in crisis program

    $10,000
  22. Hope Supply CoDallas, TX

    Critical needs program

    $10,000
  23. Genesis Women's Shelter & SupportDallas, TX

    Transitional housing program, annie's house

    $10,000
  24. Simply GraceRichardson, TX

    Support general operations

    $10,000
  25. Restored Hope MinistriesDallas, TX

    Support general operations

    $10,000
  26. Dallas Street ChoirDallas, TX

    Shelter me: an original rock oratorio

    $5,000
  27. Lifeline for Families IncGrand Prairie, TX

    Fall grant cycle award

    $5,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services10 grants $240,00053% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter4 grants $130,00029% of the total
  3. Mental health3 grants $60,00013% of the total
  4. Crime and legal aid1 grant $15,0003% of the total
  5. Arts and culture1 grant $5,0001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Nebraska1 grant $2,084,275
  2. Texas26 grants $675,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Lisa A Blue BaronDIRECTOR/PRESIDENT/TREASUR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chris HamiltonDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura MillerDIRECTOR/VP/SECRETARY Hours 1Pay $0
  • Helen HolmanEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 25Pay $7,437

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