Foundations that fund arts and culture in Texas
These 25 foundations made grants to arts and culture in Texas in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Rea Charitable Trust
- $150,000 to Museum of the Southwest, Midland: Support for daily operation
- $100,000 to Arts Council of Midland, Midland: Support for daily operation
- $80,000 to Midland Festival Ballet, Midland: Support for daily operation
How to apply: Formal grant application must be completed, in addition to the grant application
Deadlines: Grants awarded in june & december deadline 4-15 & 10-15
Restrictions: Geographical area generally
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Remember the Alamo Foundation, San Antonio: Towards the support of the alamo plan capital campaign.
- $25,000 to Center for Transportation & Commerce, Galveston: Towards support of general operations.
- $20,000 to Alley Theatre, Houston: Towards support of general operations.
How to apply: Amt requested, charitable purpose & tax exempt status of requesting organization.
Alice Kleberg Reynolds Meyer Foundat A0479800
- $35,000 to Austin Film Festival Inc, Austin: Unrestricted grant
- $35,000 to Allison Orr Dance Inc, Austin: Unrestricted grant
- $25,000 to La Pena Inc, Austin: Unrestricted grant
How to apply: 1) the request for the grant should be received on the organizations letterhead and signed by a member of their board of directors or an officer of the organization.
Deadlines: September 15th of each year.
Restrictions: Grants are restricted to organizations whose charitable purposes shall be limited to and shall include only medical, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational
The Shubert Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Alley Theatre, Houston: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
- $125,000 to Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston: General operating support for dance productions and activities
- $100,000 to Dallas Theater Center, Dallas: General operating support for theatrical productions and activities
How to apply: All requests must be submitted on the foundation's application form and include a copy of the applicant's letter from the u.s. Treasury department granting federal tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the u.s. Internal revenue code. To be eligible for a grant and if audited...
Deadlines: See general explanation attachment
Restrictions: The shubert foundation exclusively provides funds for general operating support. Funds are not provided for project support, nor allocated for capital or endowment campaigns, nor to individuals or conduit organizations.
Russell Hill Rogers Fund for the Arts
- $100,000 to San Antonio Book Festival, San Antonio: 13th annual san antonio book festival
- $75,000 to Musical Bridges Around the World, San Antonio: Russell hill rogers musical evenings at san fernando cathedral
- $75,000 to Magik Theatre, San Antonio: Loteria: game on!
How to apply: No special form is designated
Restrictions: Support of creative & performing arts in the san antonio metropolitan area
Ch Foundation Inc
- $416,666 to Levelland Wallace Theater, Lubbock: Arts and culture
- $65,000 to Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock: Arts and culture
- $47,000 to Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Lubbock: Arts and culture
How to apply: 6
Deadlines: May 1st of each year
Restrictions: Grants are generally restricted to organizations whose services benefit the south plains area of texas.
Amon G Carter Foundation
- $200,000 to Fort Worth Opera Association, Fort Worth: Production support
- $100,000 to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth: Operating support
- $85,000 to Texas Center for Arts Academics, Fort Worth: Facility improvements
How to apply: Initial approach letter, one copy of proposal
Restrictions: Primarily local giving to support benevolent, charitable, and educational undertakings, the purpose of which is charitable, literacy or educational.
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $129,292 to Nia Cultural Center, Galveston: Capacity building
- $50,000 to Nia Cultural Center, Galveston: To increase the organizational capacity of Nia Cultural Center to sustain and grow...
- $30,000 to Center for Austin Independent Journalism, Austin: Center for Austin Independent Journalism
How to apply: Grant inquiries and grant funding requests are made through the Foundation's website, www.cgmf.org.
Restrictions: The Foundation accepts grant requests that focus on the following initiatives: water, clean energy, sustainability science, shale sustainability, and land conservation.
John P Mcgovern Foundation
- $290,000 to Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston: General support
- $190,000 to Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston: General support
- $150,000 to John P Mcgovern Museum of Health & Medical Science, Houston: General Operating Support
How to apply: Applicants should submit requests which include a letter describing the need or grant request, verification of 501(c)3 status, a list of the Board of Directors and the annual budget.
Deadlines: No submission deadline
Restrictions: The Foundation is focused on supporting nonprofit organizations that promote health, the arts and the enhancement to and preservation of the environment.
Ed Rachal Foundation
- $50,000 to Houston Maritime Museum, Houston: Capital campaign
- $50,000 to Lone Star Flight Museum, Houston: General operations
- $50,000 to Texas Maritime Museum Association Inc, Rockport: General operations
How to apply: See foundation website: www.edrachal.org for guidelines and application. Available upon request.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grants limited geographically to the state of texas.
The Priddy Foundation
- $200,000 to Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra Inc, Wichita Falls: Operational Support 2024-2025
- $160,000 to Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts and Culture, Wichita Falls: Regional Program Expansion & Operating Support 2023-2024
- $90,000 to Whiteside Museum of Natural History, Seymour: Fossil Futures Education Program 2024
How to apply: Grant application should be made with the Foundation's grant application form that is available on the Foundation's web site www.priddyfdn.org. The following information should be submitted with the completed grant application: 1. Copy of the requesting organization's 501(c)(3)...
Deadlines: Two meetings per year are held.Deadlines are February 1st & August 1st.See the website for details.
Restrictions: Organizations receiving grants must be tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entities. The primary grant categories are human services, education and the arts and health. The Foundation's service area encompasses 18 counties in North Texas and 6 counties...
Md Anderson Foundation
- $275,000 to Theatre Under the Stars Inc, Houston: To support the musical theatre academy productions
- $235,000 to Houston Grand Opera Association Inc, Houston: To support the 2024-2025 season
- $135,000 to Houston Symphony Society, Houston: To support the 2024-20225 season
How to apply: An original and four copies of each grant application should be submitted in letter form. If the application is for a matching grant, the application should disclose the other foundations involved.
Restrictions: Grants are made pursuant to the requirements of the bylaws of the M.D. Anderson Foundation. Thus, grants are made for the following purposes: 1.) To the improvement of working class conditions among workers generally, as well as among...
Thomas M Helen Mckee & John P Ryan Fo John P Ryan Foundation Inc
- $250,000 to National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, Fort Worth: National cowgirl museum building expansion project
- $100,000 to Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Fort Worth: Children's museum gallery renovation
- $50,000 to Historic Fort Worth Inc, Fort Worth: Ada project at mcfarland house
How to apply: Written letter of request, following guidelines listed on website.
Deadlines: Feb 1, may 1, aug 1, nov 1
Restrictions: Generally limited to organizations in tarrant county, tx with some minor exceptions.
Sterling-Turner Foundation
- $100,000 to The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston: Reinzi Endowment
- $50,000 to San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts, San Angelo: Outreach education program
- $50,000 to The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston: Garden Endowment of Reinzi
How to apply: Application forms and instructions on the Sterling-Turner Foundation website.
Deadlines: Requests are accepted typically from August of the prior year until February 15th by 5pm.
Restrictions: Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3). The charities must be within certain geographic boundaries.
Union Pacific Foundation
- $10,000 to Project Row Houses, Houston: Arts and culture
- $10,000 to Abilene Preservation League, Abilene: History, heritage and unique local character
- $6,000 to Houston Symphony Society, Houston: Arts and culture
How to apply: Grant application available online during specific periods.
Deadlines: May 31, 2025 for 2025 applications.
Restrictions: The foundation administers the philanthropic program of union pacific corporation and union pacific railroad company. Grants are awarded to nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations located in union pacific communities that best align with the...
The Addy Foundation
- $500,000 to Perot Museum of Nature & Science, Dallas: Education
- $125,000 to Broadway Dallas, Dallas: Education
- $100,000 to Deep Vellum Publishing, Dallas: Culture
How to apply: The instructions for a grant proposal of the addy foundation include the following: (a) name, address, and taxpayer identification number of grantee. (b) what amounts and dates of distribution are requested by the grantee. (c) an agreement by the grantee to use the grant funds...
Deadlines: Quarterly submission deadlines are as follows: february 1, may 1, august 1 and november 1
Restrictions: The addy foundation as part of the grant or distribution will require periodic written reports, not less frequently than annually, describing how the grant or distribution has been used.
Mays Family Foundation
- $100,000 to San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio: General
- $100,000 to Alamo Trust Inc, San Antonio: General
- $50,000 to Mcnay Art Museum, San Antonio: General
How to apply: See above
Deadlines: See above
Restrictions: See above
The O'connor & Hewitt Foundation
- $40,000 to Victoria Bach Festival Association Inc, Victoria: Underwriting of operations and annual festival
- $37,500 to Victoria Preservation Inc, Victoria: Funding to preserve the 1940 county jail and operational support
- $10,000 to Theatre Victoria, Victoria: Operational support to provide the residents of victoria various theatrical productions
How to apply: Applications should be in writing, include a resume of activities and a specific dollar amount request.
Restrictions: Generally limited to religious and charitable organizations in the south texas area.
Strake Foundation
- $20,000 to Greater Conroe Arts Alliance, Conroe: Greater Conroe Arts Festival Multi Arts Camp
- $20,000 to Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, Houston: Educational Programming
- $15,000 to Houston Museum of Natural Science, Houston: Big Energy Gala
How to apply: Grant applications are processed online. To receive the link to the portal send email to foundationstrake.org.
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: Maximum of 1 grant application / calendar year, emphasis is local to houston, 501c3 organizations. Primary giving categories are catholic institutions, youth education high school and above, womens health pro life, free markets and...
Fifth Avenue Foundation
- $10,000 to Texas Ballet Theater Inc, Fort Worth: To SupportCharitablePurpose
- $10,000 to Van Cliburn Foundation, Fort Worth: To SupportCharitablePurpose
- $5,000 to Casa Manana, Fort Worth: To SupportCharitablePurpose
How to apply: Letter with information specifying need and proof of status as recognized charitable organization.
Restrictions: Grants limited to arts organizations and programs operating primarily in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
The Andrew W Mellon Foundation
- $800,000 to Power of Preservation Foundation, San Antonio: To support staffing, partner engagement, and programming in north america and africa of a...
- $750,000 to The Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Houston: To support the development of latinx archives
- $600,000 to Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, San Antonio: To support general operations
Restrictions: Activities supported by foundation grants must be charitable, educational or scientific under the provisions of the u.s. Internal revenue code and the treasury regulations.
The Cullen Foundation
- $175,000 to Houston Ballet Foundation, Houston: Annual Giving Grant
- $175,000 to Alley Theatre, Houston: Annual Giving Grant
- $175,000 to Houston Symphony Society, Houston: Annual Giving Grant
How to apply: See www.cullenfdn.org for online application and information.
Restrictions: Restricted to Texas-based charitable organizations for programs in Texas, primarily in the Houston area.
Kickapoo Springs Foundation
- $150,000 to Abilene Arts Alliance, Abilene: Storybook garden expansion
- $95,500 to Fort Chadbourne Foundation, Bronte: Roof replacement
- $50,000 to Opera San Antonio, San Antonio: Operations
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Abell-Hanger Foundation
- $75,000 to Museum of the Southwest, Midland: Unrestricted general operating support
- $65,000 to Permian Basin Petroleum Museum Library & Hall of Fame, Midland: Unrestricted general operating support and the santa rita #2 restoration
- $55,000 to Midland Community Theatre Inc, Midland: 2025 reach out program ($20,000) and unrestricted general operating support ($35,000)
How to apply: General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site.
Deadlines: General information and grant forms on abell-hanger.org web site.
The Legett Foundation
- $150,000 to Abilene Arts Alliance, Abilene: Storybook garden expansion
- $30,000 to Amarillo Symphony, Abilene: Kinder c+h64oncerts
- $25,000 to Abilene Arts Alliance, Abilene: Hearts for the arts
How to apply: All applications should be written
Restrictions: Recipients must be tax exempt entities
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