HIGHLAND DALLAS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 453961755 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

DALLAS, TX

Total Revenue
$32,787,503
Total Expenses
$2,387,707
Total Assets
$139,632,832
Net Assets
$139,632,832
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
JAMES DONDERO
Phone
2142766300
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

HIGHLAND DALLAS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2011, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $32.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 61% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $30.4M, a strong 93% operating margin.

Mission

NONE - SEE 4A BELOW

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,284,137

THE HIGHLAND DALLAS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE...

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THE HIGHLAND DALLAS FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), TO SUPPORT AND BENEFIT THE DALLAS FOUNDATION ("TDF"), A TEXAS NONPROFIT CORPORATION. TDF IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE AND A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE.THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED ITS FUNDING AS ONE OF THREE CHARITABLE REMAINDER BENEFICIARIES OF A CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST CREATED BY JAMES DONDERO, WHICH TERMINATED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, TDF, IS THE OLDEST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION IN TEXAS AND SERVES DONORS AND NONPROFIT AGENCIES THROUGHOUT NORTH TEXAS. AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, TDF OFFERS A RANGE OF WAYS FOR LOCAL PHILANTHROPISTS TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING DONOR ADVISED FUNDS, DESIGNATED AND AGENCY ENDOWMENT FUNDS, FIELD OF INTEREST FUNDS, SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS, AND UNRESTRICTED FUNDS. TDF FOCUSES ON CHALLENGES FACING NORTH TEXAS AND SEARCHES FOR NONPROFIT AGENCIES THAT ADDRESS THESE ISSUES MOST EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, AND IT ASSISTS IN CONNECTING DONORS TO CAUSES THEY CARE ABOUT. IN 2022, TDF PAID OUT $67,640,642 IN GRANTS TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN NORTH TEXAS. THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTS AND BENEFITS TDF BY MAKING GRANTS DIRECTLY TO TDF IN SUPPORT OF ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES. IN ADDITION, UPON THE DIRECTION AND ON BEHALF OF TDF, THE ORGANIZATION MAY MAKE GRANTS TO SUCH OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES THAT TDF WISHES TO BENEFIT IN FURTHERANCE OF TDF'S EXEMPT PURPOSES. THE TOTAL ANNUAL GRANTS FROM THE ORGANIZATION TO OR ON BEHALF OF TDF ARE EXPECTED TO AVERAGE APPROXIMATELY $1,000,000 PER YEAR.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $32,787,503
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $32,787,503

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,284,137
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,284,137
Other Expenses $103,570
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,387,707

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $32,787,503 $84,414,679 -0.6%
Expenses $2,387,707 $1,398,159 +0.7%
Net Income $30,399,796 $83,016,520 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
1
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$788,865
Total Directors
3
$678,916
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES DONDERO PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW RANDAZZO PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$272,946 $24,870 $297,816
JULIE DIAZ VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$367,667 $13,433 $381,100
ANGELA WOODSON SECRETARY 0.50
Officer
$137,029 $14,053 $151,082
TORRREY LITTLETON TREASURER 0.50
Officer
$231,518 $25,165 $256,683
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $32,787,503 $2,387,707 $139,632,832 $30,399,796
2022 $84,414,679 $1,398,159 $130,821,286 $83,016,520
2021 $29,455,072 $5,584,824 $89,644,940 $23,870,248
2020 $4,564,179 $2,562,213 $58,559,322 $2,001,966
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