Private foundation · EIN 47-6636689 · Texarkana, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ledwell Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 58 grants paid, $2.5M total, median $5,000. 60% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
58
$2.5M
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

58 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Texas Am University - TexarkanaTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$1.0M
Watersprings RanchTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$434K
Transformation Apostolic ConnectionWashington Park, ILTo support its charitable purpose.$205K
First Response Team of AmericaLancaster, PATo support its charitable purpose.$120K
Amanda W Lockey FoundationRichland, MSTo support its charitable purpose.$100K
Williams Memorial UmcTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$85K
The Arklatex 100 ClubTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$72K
Restoration of HopeTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$55K
Ar-Tx RediTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$50K
Literacy Council Bowie Miller CountTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$43K
Texarkana Regional Arts HumanitiesTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$36K
Alzheimers Alliance Tri-StateTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$35K
Pleasant Grove Isd Educational FounTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$29K
Runnin' Wj RanchTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$22K
City of Texarkana ArTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$21K
Caddo Area Council BsaTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$20K
Leadership TexarkanaTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$20K
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce FoundTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$15K
Temple Memorial Pediatric CenterTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$11K
Texarkana Symphony OrchestraTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$11K
CASA of Northeast TexasTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$10K
Harvest TexarkanaTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$10K
Texarkana Arkansas School DistrictTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$7,500
For the Sake of OneTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$6,000
Ktxk RadioTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Hospice of Texarkana FoundationTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Just Love and KindnessTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Larry Sauls and FriendsScurry, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
University of Arkansas Hope-TexarkaTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
First United Methodist Church TexarTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
First Baptist Church of Dekalb TxDekalb, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Fouke Arkansas School DistrictFouke, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Texarkana Shop With a CopTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Miss Texarkana OrganizationTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$5,000
Tisd FoundationTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$4,500
Sanderson Farms ChampionshipRidgeland, MSTo support its charitable purpose.$4,000
Randy Sams Outreach ShelterTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$3,200
Texarkana MagazineWake Village, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$3,000
Junior League of TexarkanaTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$3,000
Rush Enterprises FoundationNew Braunfels, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$3,000
St James Day SchoolTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$2,500
Grace House MinistriesWeatherford, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$2,500
Brian Harris FoundationTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$2,500
Chap FoundationMarysville, PATo support its charitable purpose.$2,500
Opportunities IncTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$2,000
Vietnam Veterans of AmericaSilver Spring, MDTo support its charitable purpose.$2,000
Main Street TexarkanaTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$1,500
Belikecj FoundationAshdown, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$1,500
We Are WashingtonTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$1,500
Sonsray's Force for GoodTorrance, CATo support its charitable purpose.$1,500
Hands on TexarkanaTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$1,300
Liberty-Eylau IsdTexarkana, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$1,300
The Double D FoundationBlack Creek, GATo support its charitable purpose.$1,200
Texarkana Resources for the DisableTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$1,000
Kiwanis Club of TexarkanaIndianapolis, INTo support its charitable purpose.$1,000
American Found for Suicide PreventiNew York, NYTo support its charitable purpose.$1,000
Queen City Church of God in ChristQueen City, TXTo support its charitable purpose.$1,000
Fellowship of Christian AthletesTexarkana, ARTo support its charitable purpose.$1,000

By state: Texas 35 · Arkansas 13 · Illinois 1 · Pennsylvania 2 · Mississippi 2 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Ledwell Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Texarkana, Texas, tax-exempt since 2017. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ledwell Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ledwell Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.5M across 58 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Ledwell Family Foundation give?

Texas (35 grants), Arkansas (13 grants), Illinois (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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Neva Nell McCormick Foundationsince 2022 Texarkana, TX $130K3 grants · 2025 $40KYes $4.2M
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