Foundations that fund housing and shelter in Texas
These 25 foundations made grants to housing and shelter 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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Wells Fargo Foundation
- $1,875,000 to Community Development Corporation of Brownsville Inc, Brownsville: Native & rural worth implementation grant
- $100,000 to Dallas City Homes Inc, Dallas: Single family workforce-housing in lmi census tracts of dallas
- $100,000 to South Dallas Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation, Dallas: Homeownership center/homebuyer's connection
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/
Abell-Hanger Foundation
- $30,000 to Hellinghausen Hope Inc, Midland: Emergency assistance program
- $30,000 to The Fields Edge, Midland: Unrestricted general operating support
- $10,000 to Midland Fair Havens Inc, Midland: Emergency assistance 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.
Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation
- $50,000 to Parks Youth Ranch, Sugar Land: Program support
- $30,000 to The Parks Youth Ranch Inc, Sugar Land: Program support
- $10,000 to The Parks Youth Ranch, Sugar Land: Program support
How to apply: Include a copy of irs 501(c) letter with a grant request letter.
Helen Greathouse Charitable Trust
- $25,000 to Family Promise of Midland Texas Inc, Midland: General operating
- $25,000 to Fields Edge, Midland: General operating
- $25,000 to Christmas in Action Inc, Midland: General operating
How to apply: A formal grant application must be completed. Submit budget information, audited financial statements, if any, and copy of the irs determination letter regarding tax exempt status.
Deadlines: Grants awarded semi-annually generally in june and december. Application deadlines are april 15 and
Ken W Davis Foundation
- $25,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Fort Worth: General operations
- $22,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: Build ramps for handicap
- $20,000 to Christmas in Action, Midland: General opearting fund
How to apply: The request should include a description of the recipient project or program of the charitable organization, contribution goal, amount of specific request, copy of charitable orgnaization's most recent audited financial statements and copy of organization's irs determination...
Deadlines: December 31
Restrictions: No
John P Mcgovern Foundation
- $150,000 to New Hope Housing, Houston: NH Housing - Berry Unit; NH Berry Operational Support
- $150,000 to New Hope Housing, Houston: Funds for New Hope Housing Ave C Housing; NHH Ave C Operational Support
- $100,000 to Star of Hope Mission, Houston: Challenge Grant Match met for 2024
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
- $75,000 to Mission 911, Corpus Christi: General operations
- $25,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: Program support
- $15,000 to Texas Retired Teachers Residence, Waco: 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.
Isla Carroll Turner Friendship Trust
- $45,000 to Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc, Houston: Home Repairs For Seniors
- $25,000 to Clarewood House Inc, Houston: Resident Assistance Program
- $20,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: Ramps For Seniors
How to apply: Application forms and instructions on the Isla Carroll Friendship Trust website.
Deadlines: Prior to January 31st by 5pm.
Restrictions: Awards are limited to Texas public charities which are exempt under 501(c)(3).
The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation
- $50,000 to Galveston Housing Plus, Galveston: To help the underserved and homeless population by providing transitional housing and...
- $18,500 to Housingworks Austin, Austin: Austin Learning Journey
- $1,000 to Affordable Central Texas Inc, Austin: For Texas Housing Conservancy
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.
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc
- $28,000 to Promise House Inc, Dallas: Emergency youth shelter
- $21,000 to Family Gateway Inc, Dallas: Emergency shelter/overflow program for families with children experiencing homelessness
- $17,500 to Home Point Services Inc, Dallas: Operating support
How to apply: Only online applications are accepted. Visit www.libertymutualfoundation.org to apply online.
Deadlines: There are no submission deadlines. Liberty mutual foundation has rolling reviews of applications.
Restrictions: Liberty mutual foundation does not provide philanthropic support for: individuals; foundations that are primarily grantmaking agencies; religious organizations requesting funds for sectarian activities; fraternal, social or political...
Texas Capital Foundation
- $25,000 to Rebuilding Together Houston, Houston: Grant supports RTH Home Repair program which provides no-cost home repairs to qualifying...
- $15,000 to Housing and Community Services Inc, San Antonio: Funding will support lower-income families struggling with food insecurity with on-site...
- $15,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Fort Worth: Texas Capital Foundation grant supports the UpSpire Program at Presbyterian Night...
How to apply: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation website
Deadlines: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation Website
Restrictions: See TexasCapitalBank.com Foundation website
The Alcon Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to Tarrant County Samaritan Housing Inc, Fort Worth: Community
- $10,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter of Tarrant County, Fort Worth: Community
- $10,000 to The Arlington Life Shelter, Arlington: Community
How to apply: The alcon foundation accepts charitable monetary donation applications from 501(c)(3) charities with: high-quality programs and services, well-defined goals, a commitment to maximizing available resources, a reputation for meeting objectives, and the ability to report results....
Deadlines: Requests for more than $10,000 are accepted online between february 1 and july 31 each year.
Restrictions: Continued from above. Requests for $10,000 or less are accepted online at any time throughout the year. The alcon foundation increases access to eye care by supporting programs that provide eye care services, build eye care systems, and...
The Cullen Foundation
- $1,000,000 to Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc, Houston: Robins Landing Housing Development: Phase 1B
- $500,000 to Rebuilding Together Houston, Houston: Hurricane Beryl Disaster Home Repair for Low-Income Families
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.
Amon G Carter Foundation
- $500,000 to New Leaf Community Services, Fort Worth: Capital support
- $75,000 to Arlington Life Shelter, Arlington: Technology support
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.
Mays Family Foundation
- $300,000 to Haven for Hope of Bexar County, San Antonio: General
- $10,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: General
How to apply: See above
Deadlines: See above
Restrictions: See above
James A Buddy Davidson Charitable Foundation
- $234,050 to Reflection Ministries of Texas, Midland: Vehicle, counseling & furnishings
- $50,000 to Christian Community Action, Lewisville: Training equip, tuition fees, books
How to apply: Complete internal grant application with description of their organization detailing what they do and who they support.
Restrictions: Prefer texas organizations
The Elkins Foundation
- $100,000 to Houston Habitat for Humanity, Houston: In support of the avenue park housing development
- $100,000 to New Hope Housing, Houston: In support of new hope housing berry for families
How to apply: Submitted online stating purpose of request
Deadlines: June 30
Restrictions: Generally limited to houston area for charitable, religious, scientific & educational purposes
Md Anderson Foundation
- $140,000 to New Hope Housing Inc, Houston: General operating support
- $50,000 to Houston Habitat for Humanity Inc, Houston: 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...
Lennar Foundation
- $145,000 to Operation Finally Home, Dallas: Operation finally home builds hope by providing or improving homes for americas veterans,...
- $10,000 to Vetstrong, San Antonio: Vetstrong is a san antonio based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting homeless...
How to apply: Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's irs determination letter regarding exempt status is required.
Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation
- $85,000 to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio, San Antonio: Assist children
- $40,000 to Housing and Community Services 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,...
The William Stamps Farish Fund
- $100,000 to Star of Hope Mission, Houston: Program support
- $21,619 to Main Street Ministries, Houston: Technology upgrades
How to apply: All organizations are required to submit proof of exempt status.
Sterling-Turner Foundation
- $80,000 to Star of Hope Mission, Houston: General support
- $20,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: General support
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.
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation
- $50,000 to Proyecto Azteca, San Juan: Charitable
- $25,000 to Texas Ramp Project, San Antonio: Charitable
How to apply: Application form available on valley baptist legacy foundation website include 501(c)(3) determination, program budget, 2 prior year financial statements, current year budget, audit, budget narrative and board member listing, if applicable.
Deadlines: November 1, may 1
Restrictions: Must serve 4 counties- cameron, hidalgo, willacy & starr should be healthcare related, 501(c)(3) or government entity
Shelton Family Foundation
- $60,000 to Abilene Hope Haven Inc, Abilene: Bridge 2 home operational support
- $10,000 to Texas Ramp Project, Richardson: Abilene ramp project
How to apply: Applications are submitted electronically. Please visit our website at sheltonfamilyfoundation.org. Questions can be directed to the foundation manager.
Restrictions: Limited to 501(c)(3) organizations or governmental entities, primarily in west central texas.
Beal Foundation
- $50,000 to Reflection Ministries of Texas Inc, Midland: Operating expense
- $10,000 to Midland Fair Havens, Midland: Operating funds
How to apply: The beal foundation grant application is only available at www.thebealfoundation.org information required for a grant application is detailed on the website, including the criteria for qualified organizations that can apply. Applicants must submit a grant application online by...
Deadlines: February 15 for april grants and september 15 for november grants.
Restrictions: Grants will be considered for agencies involving education, health, humanities, and welfare in the midland, texas geographic area. Qualified organizations: are tax-exempt under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3), are further...
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