Lives of Families and Children in Texas

The Hoglund Foundation is a Dallas-based philanthropic organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of families and at-risk children within the City of Dallas, Texas. With a mission rooted in community upliftment, the Foundation channels its grantmaking efforts toward two principal areas: Family Support and Education. Its funding priorities emphasize innovative, community-driven approaches that foster family stability, support children’s needs—especially in the context of child abuse prevention—and promote individual responsibility to help dismantle generational poverty. On the education front, the Foundation backs scalable, data-driven initiatives that enhance student learning outcomes and strengthen teacher effectiveness. The Foundation’s grantmaking strategy prioritizes support for organizations that operate specifically within the geographic bounds of the City of Dallas. It encourages applicants that propose creative solutions to underserved community issues and that display collaborative models designed to amplify the overall impact. Eligible organizations must be classified as 501(c)(3) entities and provide proof of tax-exempt status, including their 509(a) classification. The Foundation considers funding requests for programmatic initiatives, capital projects, or general operations, provided the organization demonstrates sound financial and organizational health. Grants are awarded three times per year, with application deadlines on February 1, June 1, and October 1. Corresponding board meetings to review applications are held on April 30, August 15, and December 16. First-time applicants are required to submit a one-page Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes their mission statement, project purpose and funding amount requested, along with a contact email and phone number. The LOI should be emailed to Sandy@hoglundfoundation.org. Fully completed applications must be submitted online, as paper or mailed submissions are not accepted. The Foundation evaluates applications based on alignment with its mission, innovation in approach, the extent of community need addressed, and potential for scalable impact. Site visits may be conducted for further evaluation. Organizations are only permitted to apply once per calendar year and only after completing any existing multi-year grants. Recipients span a diverse array of sectors within education and family support, including tutoring initiatives, mental health programs, leadership training, and community development efforts. The Foundation's contact information includes a dedicated email (info@hoglundfoundation.org) and phone number (214-987-3605). Their office is located at 5910 N. Central Expressway, Suite 255, Dallas, TX 75206. The Foundation’s commitment to strategic philanthropy is reflected in both the diversity of its grantee portfolio and its consistent effort to address systemic challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Dallas.

Demonstrate program scalability, alignment with community need, and collaborative impact; stress sound financial and organizational health.