Private foundation · EIN 75-6016679 · Wichita Falls, Texas

Fain 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 85 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K. 99% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
85
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in TX
99%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 85 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
YMCAWichita Falls, TXMcCoy Aquatics Center$333K
Wichita Falls Area Community FoundationWichita Falls, TXEndowment$83K
Art's Council Wichita Falls Area Kemp Center for the ArtsWichita Falls, TXSculpture Garden$50K
Camp Fire North TexasWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$50K
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXMilitary Scholarship$50K
United Regional FoundationWichita Falls, TXStealth Station$50K
Peyton's ProjectWichita Falls, TXSpurs & Pearls Event Sponsor$30K
Downtown Wichita Falls Development IncWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$25K
Senior Citizens Center of Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TXMeals on Wheels$25K
Smart Athletics - Titus OutreachWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$25K
Wichita Falls Area Food BankWichita Falls, TXGood Buy Hunger$25K
Big Brothers Big SistersIrving, TXDancing For the Stars$20K
Christ Counseling MinistryWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$20K
Hands to Hands Community FundWichita Falls, TXCommunity Fund$20K
Rathgeber Hospitality HouseWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$20K
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXMuseum$18K
All Hands Cultural Comnty CtrWichita Falls, TXVirtual Instruction$15K
Big Brothers Big SistersIrving, TXOperating Budget$15K
Faith Missionfaith RefugeWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$15K
Wichita Falls Alliance for Arts & CultureWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$15K
Wichita Falls Symphony OrchestraWichita Falls, TXSponsorship$15K
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXNonprofit Center$14K
Boys Scouts of America Nw Tx CouncilWichita Falls, TXCamp Perkins$12K
Midwestern State UniversityWichita Falls, TXCafe Con Leche$12K
Archer County Museum & Art CenterArcher City, TXPurchase Booked up$10K
Band Orchestra Parents Association Wichita FallsWichita Falls, TXBand Trip$10K
Beacon Lighthouse IncWichita Falls, TXEquipment$10K
Boys & Girls Clubs of BurkburnettBurkburnett, TXSummer Camp$10K
Burkburnett BlacksoxBurkburnett, TXFlooring$10K
Chesterson AcademyWichita Falls, TXCapital Campaign$10K
Child Advocates - CASA of Red RiverWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Child Care PartnersWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Clay County Animal ShelterHenrietta, TXOperating Budget$10K
Country Club Neighbors AssociationWichita Falls, TXFountain$10K
Fellowship of Christian AthletesWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
First StepWichita Falls, TXRepairs$10K
Friendly Door Senior CenterIowa Park, TXFreezer$10K
Holliday Educational FoundationHolliday, TXOperating Budget$10K
Home for FreedomWichita Falls, TXTiny Homes$10K
Inheritance AdoptionsWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Museum of North Texas HistoryWichita Falls, TXExhibit$10K
Pets ClinicWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Pregnancy Help CenterWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Presbyterian Children's HomeAustin, TXFoster Care - Wichita Falls$10K
River Bend Nature CenterWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Southern Grit AdvocacyWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Straight StreetWichita Falls, TXApp Development$10K
United Regional FoundationWichita Falls, TXParty on the Green$10K
United Regional FoundationWichita Falls, TXHeart of the Community$10K
Wichita Falls Adult Literacy CouncilWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Wichita Falls Ballet TheatreWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Wild Bird Rescue IncWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$10K
Zavala Hispanic Cultural InitiativeWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$9,000
Alzheimer's AssociationWichita Falls, TXMemory Walk$7,500
Christmas in ActionWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$7,500
New HorizonsAbilene, TXTherapeutic Treatment$7,500
Texas Family InitiativeWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$7,500
Whispers of Hope Horse FarmWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$7,500
Wichita Falls Youth SymphonyWichita Falls, TXOrchestral Program$5,200
American Red CrossWichita Falls, TXOperating Budget$5,000

By state: Texas 84 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

Fain Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wichita Falls, Texas, tax-exempt since 1943. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Fain Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Fain Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 85 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Fain Foundation give?

Texas (84 grants), Oklahoma (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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