Dallas, TX

TD JAKES FOUNDATION

EIN 84-4667327

Education & Youth Development Job Training & Career Pathways Communities of color Women & girls Justice-involved people Children & youth Low-income

Mission

To improve the lifelong outcomes for communities and individuals who have limited access to resources and opportunities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About TD JAKES FOUNDATION

T.D. Jakes Foundation (founded 2020) is a Dallas-based public 501(c)(3) charity that focuses on workforce readiness, financial inclusion and homeownership, STEAM education, and community transformation. The foundation advances these goals through direct programs, grantmaking to partners (including colleges and community organizations), and large-scale initiatives aimed at building generational wealth and career pathways. In the last three years the foundation has scaled its grantmaking and programming, reporting substantial revenue growth and multi‑million dollar awards to partner institutions; it pursues measurable targets for people served across hubs in Dallas, Atlanta, and Miami. Leadership and staff have expanded to support operations and outcomes tracking while the organization has filed annual IRS Form 990s reflecting expanded grant activity and program investments.

Notable achievements

Major grants to HBCUs and colleges

The foundation awarded multi‑million dollar grants to partner institutions, including $1.5M grants reported to Wiley College, Paul Quinn College and Morehouse College to support housing, mental health, and student development initiatives.

Significant philanthropic support secured

The foundation received large institutional support, including a reported $14.68M grant from a major regional donor (Communities Foundation of Texas) that substantially expanded its capacity for housing and financial inclusion programs.

Rapid financial and program growth

Reported revenues grew to roughly $18.2M in fiscal 2024 with expanded program and grantmaking activity across workforce, STEAM, and community transformation pillars, enabling broader reach and increased partner funding.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.2M
Annual revenue: $18.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-4667327
Location: Dallas, TX
Website: tdjfoundation.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Four‑star profile and high transparency score on Charity Navigator for publicly reported governance and financial disclosures.

Recognized as a tax‑exempt public charity (501(c)(3)) with regular Form 990 filings demonstrating organizational growth and compliance.

Received major institutional backing and grants from established funders and community foundations, signaling peer recognition and partnership support.

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