The Constantin Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 20-5150433
Foundation Overview
Based in Dallas, TX, The Constantin Foundation Inc has awarded 143 grants totaling $27,377,874 to organizations in Texas, Georgia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $1,400,000, with a median award of $100,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
14 of 21 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.
Geographic Focus
98% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Dallas (86%), Irving (7%), Coppell (1%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 31% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (30%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Constantin Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African American Museum | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The African American Museum's Explorer's Program In Honor Of Dr, Harry Robinson | 2024 |
| After8toeducate | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Expansion Of The Days And Hours Of After8's Drop-in Center And Expand Programming To Include Individual Goal Setting And Job Training | 2024 |
| Baylor Healthcare System Foundation | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Creation Of A Larger, More Efficient Health Clinic With Expanded Services In The Forest District Of South Dallas | 2024 |
| Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute | $226,800 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support After-school Program Expenses Such As Tutor Salaries And Curriculum | 2024 |
| Braswell Child Development | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Staff And Operations Of Its High Quality Early Childhood And Elementary Care Programs | 2024 |
| Catch Up Read | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Literacy Programming At H.s. Thompson Learning Center And The King's Academy | 2024 |
| Child Poverty Action Lab | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Cpal's Work In Place-based Safety Interventions To Improve Neighborhood Conditions In South Dallas Neighborhoods | 2024 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Pediatric Mental Health Innovation Center At Red Bird Mall To Expand Access To Mental Health Services In South Dallas | 2024 |
| Cornerstone Crossroads Academy Inc | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Cca's Accredited Diploma And Ged Programs, Workforce Readiness, And Wrap-around Services | 2024 |
| Cristo Rey Dallas High School | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Equipment, Space, And Staffing Costs To Assist With Student Growth And A Modernizing Curriculum | 2024 |
| Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundati | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Methodist Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit To Deliver Improved Maternity Care For Mothers | 2024 |
| For Oak Cliff | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Replacements Of Outdated Hvac Units In For Oak Cliff's Building ($92,000) And Towards A Memorial For Officer Darren Burks ($8,000) | 2024 |
| Grant Halliburton Foundation | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Thrive Program, Inclusive Of The Peer Support Group Program ($150,000) And To Support Herefortexas.com ($50,000) | 2024 |
| Jubilee Park Community Center Corp | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Jubilee Park's Housing Program, Providing Home Repairs And Emergency Financial Assistance For Rent, Mortgage And Utlity Bills To Families In Crisis | 2024 |
| Metrocare Services | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Metrocare's Mental Health & Disability Innovation Center | 2024 |
| Nexus Family Recovery Center | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Phase 1 Of The Recovery Rising Campaign | 2024 |
| Phoenix Houses Of Texas Inc | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Following Programs: Selective Prevention (Yps), Universal Prevention (Ypu) And Indicated Prevention (Ypi) | 2024 |
| The King's Academy | $140,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support New Technology Infrastructure ($65,000) And To Support Tuition Scholarships For Five Students ($75,000) | 2024 |
| Trec Community Investors | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Dallas Catalyst Project: Mill City Intiative | 2024 |
| University Of Dallas | $100,000 | Irving, TX, US | To Support The Constantin Scholars Program Which Supports Low-income, First Generation Ud Students | 2024 |
| Youth 180 Inc | $168,381 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Clinical Services Manager Position For 2 Years And To Support A New Electonic Health Record System | 2024 |
| Afer8toeducate | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Hiring Of Two Project Associates To Provide Support In Life Skills And Employment For Homeless Youth | 2023 |
| At Last Inc | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Support For At Last's Optimized Developmental Ecosystem In House 1 | 2023 |
| Behind Every Door | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Expansion Of Youth, Adult, And Community Programming At The New Cedar Crest Community Center | 2023 |
| Bonton Enterprises | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Launch And Operation Of The Grocery Connect Program To Increase Food Access To South Dallas Neighborhoods In Food Deserts | 2023 |
| Catch Up And Read | $67,500 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Literacy Programming In H.s. Thompson Elementary School And/or The King's Academy | 2023 |
| Children's Medical Center Foundatio | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Pediatric Mental Health Innovation Center At Red Bird Mall To Expand Access To Mental Health Services In South Dallas | 2023 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $1,000,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Forest Forward,to Support The Renovation Of Forest Theater And For Our Calling, To Support The Ourcommunity Capital Project | 2023 |
| Cornerstone Community Development C | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Support For The After-school Enrichment Program | 2023 |
| Dallas Methodist Hospitals Foundati | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Capital Improvements To Methodist Hospital's Labor & Delivery Unit To Deliver Improved Maternity Care For Mothers | 2023 |
| For Oak Cliff | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Redevelopment Of Classrooms And Common Spaces, Building Maintenance, And Equipment Replacement And Repairs At South Oak Cliff Community Center | 2023 |
| Housing Forward | $58,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Flexible Assistance Fund | 2023 |
| Phoenix House Texas | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Program Support To Increase Sustance Abuse Prevention And Education Services In Schools | 2023 |
| South Dallas Community School | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support The Accelerated Reader Software Program And/or The Purchase Of A 15-passenger Minibus | 2023 |
| Southern Gateway Public Green Found | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Phase I Of Southern Gateway Park | 2023 |
| St Philip's School And Community Ce | $400,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Captial Support For St. Philip's Promise Park, A Community Park And Expanded Athletic Complex | 2023 |
| Trec Community Investors | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support Dallas Catalyst Project 2.0 | 2023 |
| University Of Dallas | $100,000 | Irving, TX, US | To Support The Constantin Scholars Program Which Supports Low-income, First Generation Ud Students | 2023 |
| Vogel Alcove | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Support A New Childcare Facility And Early Childhood Programming At Red Bird Mall | 2023 |
| Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Literacy And Math Tutoring Services In South Dallas | 2022 |
| Children's Medical Center | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Building A Pediatric Mental Health Innovation Center At Redbird Mall To Expand Access To Mental Health Services In South Dallas | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Forest Forward | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Our Calling | 2022 |
| Metrocrest Services | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Capital Campaign For New Comprehensive Services Facility In Carrollton | 2022 |
| Momentous Institute | $295,110 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Therapeutic Services Programming Through The Additon Of Psychiatric Care Capability | 2022 |
| Phoenix House Texas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support To Ensure Low-income Youth Access To Substance Abuse Treatment | 2022 |
| Southern Methodist University | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Deployment Of The Early Learning Information System Across Dallas Afterschool Network And Big Thought | 2022 |
| The Concilio | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Evidence-based Zero To Five Parent Engagement Programs At Sixteen South Dallas Schools | 2022 |
| University Of Dallas | $250,000 | Irving, TX, US | Support The Constantin Scholars Program For Low-income First Generation Students | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas | $500,000 | Coppell, TX, US | Capital Campaign To Build New Park South Ymca To Provide Wide-range Of Recreation And Education Opportunities For South Dallas Neighbors | 2022 |
| Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Literacy And Math Tutoring Services In South Dallas | 2022 |
| Children's Medical Center | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Building A Pediatric Mental Health Innovation Center At Redbird Mall To Expand Access To Mental Health Services In South Dallas | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Forest Forward | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Our Calling | 2022 |
| Metrocrest Services | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Capital Campaign For New Comprehensive Services Facility In Carrollton | 2022 |
| Momentous Institute | $295,110 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Therapeutic Services Programming Through The Additon Of Psychiatric Care Capability | 2022 |
| Phoenix House Texas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support To Ensure Low-income Youth Access To Substance Abuse Treatment | 2022 |
| Southern Methodist University | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Deployment Of The Early Learning Information System Across Dallas Afterschool Network And Big Thought | 2022 |
| The Concilio | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Support Expansion Of Evidence-based Zero To Five Parent Engagement Programs At Sixteen South Dallas Schools | 2022 |
| University Of Dallas | $250,000 | Irving, TX, US | Support The Constantin Scholars Program For Low-income First Generation Students | 2022 |
| Ymca Of Metropolitan Dallas | $500,000 | Coppell, TX, US | Capital Campaign To Build New Park South Ymca To Provide Wide-range Of Recreation And Education Opportunities For South Dallas Neighbors | 2022 |
| Austin Street Centre | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Campaign-homeless Services Building | 2021 |
| Behind Every Door | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Renovate Cedar Crest Community Center | 2021 |
| Catch-up Read | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Literacy Programs At Title 1 Elementary Schools | 2021 |
| Children's Medical Center | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pediatric Mental Health Innovation Center | 2021 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $1,150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Constantin Foundation Fund For Bonton Farms/city Build Community Development Corp. ($1,000,000) And Cornerstone Crossroads Academy ($150,000) | 2021 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards The Meadows Foundation Partnership Fund For Dallas Real Time Rapid Rehousing Initiative | 2021 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards The Upstander Program | 2021 |
| Encore Park Dallas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Renovations To 508 Park - Dallas | 2021 |
| Junior League Of Dallas | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Restore And Develop Curriculum | 2021 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | New Nurse Training Program | 2021 |
| Metrocare Services | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards The Behavioral Health Innovation Center | 2021 |
| Momentous Institute | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2021 |
| Parks For Downtown Dallas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Carpenter Park | 2021 |
| Phoenix House Texas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Behavioral Health Care | 2021 |
| Promise House | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | To Expand Their Vehicle Fleet | 2021 |
| South Dallas Community School | $150,000 | Plano, TX, US | General Operations At The Kings Academy | 2021 |
| Southern Methodist University | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | West Dallas Stem Innovation School | 2021 |
| Texas 2036 | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Texprotects | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Child Welfare Data Institute | 2021 |
| The Real Estate Council Community F | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Renovations To Historic Building At 1632 Mlk Blvd. In Dallas | 2021 |
| University Of Dallas | $250,000 | Irving, TX, US | First Generation Students | 2021 |
| Wilkinson Center | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Relocate And Renovate Administrative Offices | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of Dallas | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Seniors Program | 2020 |
| Childcaregroup | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Children's Medical Center | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| Children's Medical Center | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Pediatric Mental Health Services | 2020 |
| Citysquare | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | General Operating Support | 2020 |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas | $1,400,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Towards Bonton ($1,000,000) And Forest Forward ($400,000) | 2020 |
| Essilor Vision Foundation | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Greater Dallas Kids Vision For Life | 2020 |
| Genesis Women's Shelter | $350,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Construction Of Outreach Center | 2020 |
| Metrocrest Services | $500,000 | Farmers Branch, TX, US | Building Our Future Capital Campaign | 2020 |
| Notre Dame Of Dallas Schools Founda | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Financial Aid | 2020 |
| Poetic | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | End The Cycle Of Re-victimizing Of Girls | 2020 |
| Scholarshot | $125,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Turning Dropouts Into Degrees | 2020 |
| Southern Methodist University | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | West Dallas Stem Innovation School | 2020 |
| University Of Dallas | $250,000 | Irving, TX, US | First Generation Students | 2020 |
| Advocates For Comm Transformat | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-relocating Act's Hqs | 2018 |
| Childrens Medical Center | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-renovate Emergency Dept | 2018 |
| City Build | $175,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant- Build 3 Homes | 2018 |
| Cristo Rey | $333,333 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-general Purpose | 2018 |
| Dallas Zoo | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-wild Earth Academy | 2018 |
| Goodwill Industries | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant- Point Of Sale System | 2018 |
| Highland Park United Methodist | $1,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant- Memorial Berry Cash | 2018 |
| Magdalen House | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-capital Campaign | 2018 |
| Our Calling | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-restrooms/buildout | 2018 |
| Phoenix House | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-education Bldg-austin | 2018 |
| Shelton School | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-evaluation Center | 2018 |
| Southern Methodist University | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-in Honor Gene Bishop | 2018 |
| The Dallas Arboretum | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-strolling Lane | 2018 |
| The Wilkinson Center | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant-upgrade Donor Tracking | 2018 |
| Tx Health Resources | $200,000 | Arlington, TX, US | Grant-ems Mobile Simulation Prgm | 2018 |
| Bonton Farms | $130,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| Boot Campaign | $50,000 | Tyler, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| Catholic Charities Of Dallas Inc | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Seniors Program | 2017 |
| Child Care Group | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| Childrens Medical Center Of Dallas | $500,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Life Saving Equipment | 2017 |
| Cristo Rey | $333,333 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| Dallas 24 Hour Club | $31,724 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| Friends Of The Katy Trail | $75,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Grant - Lighting | 2017 |
| Holy Trinity Seminary | $200,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant - Student Activities And Learning Center | 2017 |
| North Texas Food Bank | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Grant - Stop Hunger Build Hope | 2017 |
| Phoenix House | $31,592 | Lancaster, TX, US | Grant - Community Services | 2017 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Of Dallas Inc | $200,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Capital Grant | 2017 |
| Salvation Army - Dallas Chapter | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Grant - Disaster Relief - Hurricane Harvey | 2017 |
| Spark | $25,250 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - General Purpose | 2017 |
| University Of Dallas | $500,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant - Cardinal Farrell Hall | 2017 |
| West Dallas Community School | $111,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Campus Improvements | 2017 |
| Cistercian Prep School | $200,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant - Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| City Square | $300,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Community Services | 2016 |
| Cristo Rey | $333,333 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Dallas Holocaust | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| Mercy Street | $49,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Community Services | 2016 |
| Methodist Health System Foundation | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Folsom Fitness Center | 2016 |
| Phoenix House | $18,408 | Lancaster, TX, US | Grant - Community Services | 2016 |
| Presbyterian Comm And Services Foundation | $250,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Hospice & Palliative Center | 2016 |
| Providence Christian School Of Texas | $150,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Capital Campaign | 2016 |
| National Psoriasis Foundation | $20,000 | Portland, OR, US | Grant - Medical Research | 2016 |
| Real School Gardens | $43,000 | Ft Worth, TX, US | Grant - Community Services | 2016 |
| Retina Foundation | $100,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Medical Research | 2016 |
| Momentous Institute | $1,000 | The Lakes, NV, US | Grant - Community Services | 2016 |
| Salvation Army - Dallas Chapter | $50,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Grant - Disaster Relief - Tornado | 2016 |
| University Of Dallas | $500,000 | Irving, TX, US | Grant - Educational Services - College Of Business | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 20-5150433 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 4809 COLE AVE STE 346 Dallas, TX 75205-3654 |
Key People (8)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Constantin Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman/pres | Roy Gene Evans |
|---|---|
| Sec/treas/dir. | Robert B Smith |
| Executive Dir. | Angie Burch |
| Director | Joseph Boyd Neuhoff |
| Director | Jeremy Ford |
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