The Rees-Jones Foundation: Disability Care Grant

The Rees-Jones Foundation, a private Christian philanthropic foundation based in Texas, directs its resources to improving the lives of disadvantaged children and families through mission-aligned grantmaking. Since its founding in 2006, the foundation has remained deeply committed to serving God by serving others, with a focus on making a measurable impact in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Among its targeted areas of support is the Disability Care portfolio, which seeks to provide children and youth living with profound disabilities access to vital therapies, services, and opportunities that enhance their quality of life and long-term welfare. The foundation supports programs that serve individuals with significant physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities. Recognizing the unique challenges these children face, The Rees-Jones Foundation funds initiatives that offer tailored interventions and support systems. Activity categories within this portfolio include adaptive adult living environments, accessible camps, quality-of-life enhancements, animal-assisted therapies, condition-specific medical treatments, early childhood intervention services, and specialized education programs. These services are intended to provide not only direct benefits to children and youth, but also to foster a supportive environment for families and caregivers. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) public charities in good standing and must serve children, youth, or families within the Dallas-Fort Worth area or its surrounding counties. The foundation does not consider grant requests from private foundations, for-profit organizations, or individuals. Additionally, programs operating outside North Texas, even if otherwise aligned with the foundation’s priorities, are not eligible. All applicants must demonstrate a clear alignment with the foundation’s mission and strategic focus on vulnerable populations. The foundation's application process involves registering through an online grantee portal. New applicants or those seeking support for a new program are encouraged to submit a Letter of Inquiry. This step is designed to ensure that the proposed initiative is a strong fit with the foundation's mission and portfolio. There are no fixed deadlines, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year. However, organizations are advised to apply at least four months before funding is needed. Financially, The Rees-Jones Foundation typically will not fund more than 25% of a project's total budget or more than 10% of an organization's annual operating budget. Grants are not awarded for event sponsorships, scholarships, endowments, lobbying, or for direct support to individuals. Funding decisions are based on mission alignment, community impact, and organizational capacity to deliver meaningful outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.

Prioritize geographic alignment and demonstrated impact on youth with disabilities