Morning Star Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 75-2682211

Foundation Overview

Based in Dallas, TX, Morning Star Family Foundation has awarded 236 grants totaling $8,840,382 to organizations in Texas, Florida and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $540,000, with a median award of $15,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$8,840,382
Total Assets
$4,171,681
Median Grant (all grants)
$15,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
36
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Decline
-25% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 36 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Texas

96% 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 (93%), Hawkins (3%), Hico (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+274%

Strong 274% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). 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 Morning Star Family Foundation'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
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $50,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Austin Street Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Behind Every Door $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2024
Camp John Marc $20,250 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2024
Carecenter Ministries $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Council For Life $11,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2024
Dallas Leadership Foundation $540,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Genesis Women's Shelter $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2024
Highland Park Presbyterian Church $520,250 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Interfaith Family Service $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $35,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
St Philip's School $65,250 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Student Mobilization $10,000 Conway, AR, US General Operating 2024
The Ark Group $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
The Men Of Nehemiah $10,250 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon $55,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Voice Of Hope $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Wilkinson Center $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Kershaw's Challenge $9,200 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Scholarshot Inc $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Thrive Women's Clinic $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Dallas Theological Seminary $500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Grafted Life Ministries $250 Plano, TX, US General Operating 2024
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Our Calling Inc $360,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2024
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Voice Of Hope $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon $29,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
The Ark Group $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
St Philip's School $65,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2023
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Our Calling Inc $359,232 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Interfaith Family Service $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Austin Street Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Behind Every Door $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2023
Camp John Marc $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2023
Carecenter Ministries $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Wilkinson Center $24,350 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Council For Life $11,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2023
Dallas Leadership Foundation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Genesis Women's Shelter $9,250 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2023
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
Student Mobilization $10,000 Conway, AR, US General Operating 2023
Highland Park Presbyterian Church $320,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2023
National Sports Center For The Disabled $5,000 Denver, CO, US General Operating 2023
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Austin Street Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Behind Every Door $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2022
Camp John Marc $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2022
Carecenter Ministries $60,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Clayton Dabney $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Council For Life $9,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Leadership Foundation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Theological Seminary $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
Genesis Women's Shelter $110,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2022
Interfaith Family Service $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Kershaw's Challenge $9,200 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Our Calling Inc $360,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
St Philip's School $165,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Ark Group $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon $24,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Thrive Women's Clinic $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Voice Of Hope $125,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Wilkinson Center $23,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Austin Street Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Behind Every Door $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2022
Camp John Marc $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2022
Carecenter Ministries $60,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Clayton Dabney $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Council For Life $9,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Leadership Foundation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Theological Seminary $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
Genesis Women's Shelter $110,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2022
Interfaith Family Service $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Kershaw's Challenge $9,200 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Our Calling Inc $360,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
St Philip's School $165,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Ark Group $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon $24,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Thrive Women's Clinic $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Voice Of Hope $125,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Wilkinson Center $23,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Austin Street Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Behind Every Door $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2022
Camp John Marc $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2022
Carecenter Ministries $60,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Clayton Dabney $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Council For Life $9,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Leadership Foundation $140,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Dallas Theological Seminary $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
Genesis Women's Shelter $110,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2022
Interfaith Family Service $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Kershaw's Challenge $9,200 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Our Calling Inc $360,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2022
St Philip's School $165,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Ark Group $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary Fashion Show & Luncheon $24,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Thrive Women's Clinic $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Voice Of Hope $125,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Wilkinson Center $23,500 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2022
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Austin Street Center $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Behind Every Door $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2021
Camp John Marc $20,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2021
Carecenter Ministries $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Council For Life $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2021
Dallas Leadership Foundation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Dallas Theological Seminary $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2021
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2021
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Our Calling Inc $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2021
St Philip's School $50,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
The Ark Group $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Thrive Women's Clinic $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Voice Of Hope $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Wilkinson Center $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Interfaith Family Service $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Bryan's House $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Kershaw's Challenge $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Wipe Out Kids Cancer $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Genesis Women's Shelter $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2021
Act - Advocate For Community Transformation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Austin Street Center $14,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Behind Every Door $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Brother Bill's Helping Hand $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Bwf Project $15,000 Hawkins, TX, US General Operating 2020
Camp John Marc $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Youth Programs 2020
Carecenter Ministries $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Citysquare $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Council For Life $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Cru Ministry $5,000 Orlando, FL, US General Operating 2020
Dallas Leadership Foundation $40,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Dallas Theological Seminary $5,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2020
Grace Bible Fellowship $5,000 Hico, TX, US General Operating 2020
Interfaith Housing Coalition $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Mercy Street Ministries West Dallas $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Oasis Center $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Our Calling Inc $20,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Services Of Hope $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Southwestern Medical Foundation $10,000 Dallas, TX, US Student Scholarships 2020
St Philip's School $50,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
The Ark Group $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
The Men Of Nehemiah $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
The Stewpot $15,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
The Well $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Thrive Women's Clinic $5,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Union Gospel Mission $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Voice Of Hope $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
West Dallas Community School $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Wilkinson Center $25,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020
Youth Believing In Change $10,000 Dallas, TX, US General Operating 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for Morning Star Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 75-2682211
Website N/A
Address 3628 BEVERLY DRIVE Dallas, TX 75205-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Morning Star Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee/pres Ellen Mcstay
Trustee Judge Mcstay
Trustee Dee Howell

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.