Updated Oct 30, 2026
Private foundations based in Westlake, Texas
9 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Westlake, Texas, holding $80M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Family Foundationsince 2017 | $1.5M34 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $26M |
| David and Melissa Simmons Family Foundationsince 2019 | $1.1M21 grants · 2025 | $21K | Preselected only | $24M |
| Fishback Family Foundationsince 2022 | $475K9 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $4.2M |
| McKelvey Family Foundationsince 2023 | $431K19 grants · 2024 | $5,800 | Preselected only | $9.8M |
| Donovitz Family Foundationsince 2024 | $260K3 grants · 2025 | $125K | Preselected only | $5.3M |
| Lar Foundationsince 2020 | $241K38 grants · 2025 | $4,500 | Preselected only | $4.0M |
| 2cor89 Foundationsince 2022 | $179K10 grants · 2024 | $3,750 | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Na Pua Foundationsince 2006 | $60K2 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| April and John J Gallagher III Foundationsince 2018 | $56K9 grants · 2025 | $2,500 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Texas
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Texas Commission on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateTexas Commission on the Arts | Texas Commission on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities Texas — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities Texas | Humanities Texas | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Westlake, Texas?
Our directory lists 9 private grantmaking foundations in Westlake, Texas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $80M. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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