Tucker Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily focused on human services, faith-based initiatives, and community development. Its mission includes aiding vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, veterans, and individuals undergoing re-entry after incarceration. The foundation emphasizes leadership development and operational support for local nonprofits, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare. It primarily serves organizations in Texas, with a notable concentration in the Dallas area.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small local charitable organization in the Dallas area (often faith-based or human-services focused) seeking modest operating or program support in the $500–$4,000 range and able to submit a written application by the stated October 31 deadline.
Good Fit
- • Located in Dallas/Plano/Richardson or nearby Texas communities
- • Asks for operating support or small program grants in the typical $500–$3,000 range
- • Works in faith-based services, human services, veterans support, food programs, or re-entry services
- • Can provide a concise written application and local contact information
- • Has some local recognition or prior relationship with trustees or grantees (helps but is not strictly required)
Geography
Observed grants are concentrated locally: 100% of 2023 dollars went to Texas recipients, and earlier filings show overwhelmingly in-state giving with only a single out-of-state award in the prior year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year funded 13 distinct independent recipients across several mission areas with a mix of recurring (9) and new (4) grantees, indicating a moderate spread rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
The funder publishes application instructions, a mailing address and phone contact and accepted about four new recipients in the latest year, so unfamiliar local applicants have a clear, demonstrable path to apply.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
