Foundations that fund education in Texas
These 25 foundations made grants to education 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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Fidelity Foundation
- $715,000 to Comp-U-Dopt, Houston: Technology & equipment
- $550,000 to Lumin Education, Dallas: Capital plan
- $500,000 to Commit2dallas, Dallas: Salary support
How to apply: Https://www.fidelityfoundation.org/applying-and-reporting/letter-of-inquiry/
Restrictions: Http://www.fidelityfoundation.org/grantmaking-guidelines/
Albert & Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation
- $25,000 to Spectrum Linx Foundation Inc, Houston: Towards support of general operations.
- $20,000 to Petra Cares, Cypress: Towards support of general operations.
- $15,000 to Texas Education Works, Houston: Towards support of the western academy scholarship fund.
How to apply: Amt requested, charitable purpose & tax exempt status of requesting organization.
Abell-Hanger Foundation
- $850,000 to Harmony Public Schools, Houston: Constructing and operating an open-enrollment charter school in midland, texas
- $385,788 to Midland College Foundation Inc, Midland: College and career connections (c3)
- $326,480 to Midland College Foundation Inc, Midland: Legacy scholarship program
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.
Mays Family Foundation
- $3,500,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: General
- $2,300,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: General
- $1,050,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: General
How to apply: See above
Deadlines: See above
Restrictions: See above
Ed Rachal Foundation
- $3,000,000 to George and Barbara Bush Foundation, College Station: Capital campaign
- $200,000 to Agora Ministries, San Antonio: General operations
- $150,000 to Annapolis Christian Academy, Corpus Christi: Scholarships
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.
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $86,500 to Paul Quinn College, Dallas: Corporate work program scholarships and housing support
- $80,000 to University of Houston Foundation, Houston: Sure program (stimulating urban renewal through entrepreneurship)
- $60,000 to Dallas College Foundation Inc, Dallas: Start.pivot.grow 2024-2025
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
The John M O'quinn Foundation
- $500,000 to The Kinkaid School, Houston: To endow the dir. Of center for wellbeing and success
- $300,000 to University of Texas Law School Foundation, Austin: To enhance the lela & robin gibbs endowment for excellence scholarship
- $250,000 to The University of Houston Foundation, Houston: To support uh med school scholarships
How to apply: The filing names a contact. Use the filings link above.
Deadlines: Please visit www.oquinnfoundation.org for detailed submission deadlines
Restrictions: Grant requests will be considered only from (1) tax exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the "code") and further classified as a public charity, that is, an organization which is not a "private...
Rea Charitable Trust
- $150,000 to Odessa College Foundation Inc, Odessa: Support for daily operation
- $150,000 to Trinity School of Midland Texas, Midland: Support for daily opertion
- $75,000 to Marathon Public Library, Marathon: 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
Strake Foundation
- $25,000 to Cristo Rey Dallas High School, Dallas: Supporting Southeast Dallas Students to and Through College
- $20,000 to Episcopal High School, Houston: Renewal of the Schools Benitez Chapel
- $15,000 to Frassati Catholic High School, Spring: Tuition Assistance Program
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...
The Allstate Foundation
- $50,000 to Dallas College Foundation Inc, Dallas: General operations grant
- $50,000 to George W Bush Foundation, Dallas: Bush institutes education program
- $5,000 to Friendswood Isd Education Foundation Inc, Friendswood: Helping hands group grants
How to apply: Letter of proposal
Deadlines: Proposal reviewed as received
Restrictions: Must be within the united states
Kickapoo Springs Foundation
- $1,066,667 to Angelo State University Foundation, San Angelo: Golf practice facility
- $500,000 to Angelo State University Foundation, San Angelo: Rodeo program
- $250,000 to Texas Tech Foundation, Lubbock: Free market institute research
How to apply: Written
Restrictions: 501(c)(3) organizations
Vivian L Smith Foundation
- $100,000 to Episcopal High School, Houston: Construction of the new benitez chapel
- $100,000 to Baylor College of Medicine, Houston: Construction & interior buildout of planned health sciences tower.
- $100,000 to Communities in Schools - Houston, Houston: Support cis dropout prevention & case management program at bastian, mcnamara, neff &...
How to apply: No specific form required. Applicants must specify purpose and include proof that they are qualifying sec 509(a)(1),(2) or (3) organizations.
Deadlines: Grants must be submitted by feb 15,may 15,aug 15,and oct 25 preceding the quarterly meetings.
Restrictions: The foundation does not make grants to individuals. All recipients must be qualifying sec 509(a)(1),(2), or (3) organizations. There are no restrictions to geographical areas or charitable fields.
Texas Capital Foundation
- $25,000 to South Dallas Community School, Dallas: Grant supports The Kings Academy which helsp each student reach their maximum academic...
- $25,000 to Economic Growth Business Incubator, Austin: Grants support EGBI whch will facilitate at least 12 business workshop series to help...
- $20,000 to Communities in Schools of Central Texas, Austin: Grant supports the ASPIRE Family Literacy Program which offers early childhood literacy...
How to apply: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation website
Deadlines: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation Website
Restrictions: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation website
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
- $620,004 to Contigo Ed Inc, Houston: Innovative Counseling and Solutions for Post-Secondary Success
- $600,000 to Communities in Schools - Central Texas, Austin: Expanding Student Success Across the Region from K-12 through Post-Secondary
- $535,000 to Communities in Schools - Central Texas, Austin: Bolstering Growth of Three Core Programs
How to apply: Online application
Deadlines: Please refer to the applicable websites
Restrictions: Please refer to dell.org
Thomas M Helen Mckee & John P Ryan Fo John P Ryan Foundation Inc
- $2,000,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: Capital campaign for the fort worth campus
- $292,000 to Communities in Schools of Greater Tarrant County, Fort Worth: Capital campaign and annual operations
- $100,000 to Cristo Rey Fort Worth Catholic High School, Fort Worth: General operations
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.
John P Mcgovern Foundation
- $150,000 to Baylor College of Medicine, Houston: Med. Student Scholarship Matching Fund for the JPMcGovern Scholars
- $110,000 to Houston Public Library Foundation, Houston: John P. McGovern Spring & Summer Reading Program
- $40,000 to Communities in Schools Houston, Houston: General 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.
Halliburton Foundation Inc
- $60,000 to University of Houston Foundation, Houston: Education
- $45,000 to Dallas Seminary Foundation, Dallas: Education
- $27,100 to Texas Tech Foundation Inc, Lubbock: Education
How to apply: Application should be submitted by letter and include amount requested and use.
Deadlines: None. Applicants are notifies of approval or decline usually within 3 months.
Restrictions: Grants are limited to education and health organizations. Grant match program sets annual maximum dollar limits for eligible participants.
Air Products Foundation
- $25,000 to College of the Mainland Foundation Inc, Texas City: 2024 air products contribution to college of mainland
- $20,000 to Texas City Independent School District Foundation for the Future, Texas City: Program support tcisd general fund and tcisd trades center
- $15,000 to University of Houston Foundation, Houston: 2024 air products contribution to univ of houston foundation
How to apply: Www.benevity.com
Restrictions: Support given to tax exempt organizations in the areas of education, welfare, community investment, culture and art; benefiting communities where air products & chemicals employees work and live.
Guill Family Foundation Inc
- $200,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: Exempt purpose of organization
- $200,000 to Etoile Academy Inc, Houston: Exempt purpose of organization
- $150,000 to Brookwood Community, Brookshire: Exempt purpose of organization
How to apply: Written submissions only
Hillcrest Foundation C/O Bank of America Na
- $140,000 to Cristo Rey Dallas High School Inc, Dallas: Cristo rey dallas corporate work study project (cwsp)
- $100,000 to Texas Womans University Foundation, Denton: Purchase of high-fidelity simulation mannequins for nursing education at twu dallas
- $90,000 to Dallas Education Foundation, Dallas: Mobile career exploration trailer - career connected learning in dallas isd to build a...
How to apply: Apply online at www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants. Required information includes stating history and general purpose of organization with a copy of internal revenue service exemption.
Deadlines: February 28, july 31, and november 30.
Restrictions: Organizations must be located in the state of texas and the purpose of the grant must be for relief of poverty or furtherance of education or health.
The Henry Foundation
- $330,000 to Midland College Foundation, Midland: Pre-K AcademyCenter for TeachingExcellence
- $35,000 to Aphasia Center of West Texas Inc, Midland: Skilled interventionprogram groupleaders
- $35,000 to Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin, Midland: Permian Basin Gives/General operating
How to apply: www.henrymidland.org
Deadlines: www.henrymidland.org
Restrictions: www.henrymidland.org
Dickson-Allen Foundation
- $140,000 to Texas A&m Foundation, College Station: Olive research
- $100,000 to K4 Enterprises, Yoakum: Unrestricted operating funds
- $50,000 to Lavaca Historical Museum, Hallettsville: Unrestricted operating funds
How to apply: 1. Name, mailing address, and telephone number of the organization. 2. Description of the organization's purpose and activities in general. 3. Amount requested and explanation, in detail, how it will be used. 4. Statement as to whether the applicant is organized as a nonprofit...
Deadlines: Dickson-allen foundation's annual meeting is held in october or november of each calendar year.
Restrictions: Most grants approved are for educational, medical research, and medical facility purposes. However, to the extent funds are available, grants may be made for other purposes.
Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation
- $100,000 to Brighton Center, San Antonio: Assist children
- $70,000 to Teamability Inc, San Antonio: Assist children
- $50,000 to Healy-Murphy Center Inc, San Antonio: Assist children
How to apply: Question 2b: an online grant application should be filled out and submitted through the online portal located on the najim foundation website at www.najimfoundation.org parts of the application include the following requirements: brief statement of organization's purpose and...
Deadlines: Question 2c: applications are accepted three times during the year. March for april board meeting, j
Restrictions: Question 2d: applications are only accepted from section 501(c)(3) organizations. Only 501(c)(3) organizations located and serving children in the following counties will be considered for funding: bexar, atascosa, bandera, comal,...
Md Anderson Foundation
- $360,000 to Baylor College of Medicine, Houston: Construction of the health sciences tower and commons building
- $250,000 to William Marsh Rice University, Houston: General operating support
- $200,000 to Kipp Texas Inc, Dallas: General operating support
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...
The Addy Foundation
- $510,000 to United To Learn, Dallas: Education
- $250,000 to The Commit Partnership, Dallas: Education
- $85,000 to Young Leaders Strong City, Mesquite: Civic/community engagement
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.
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