Foundations that fund organizations in Houston, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Houston nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $129K to Houston organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Houston around $5,000. 0 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Houston
- $129K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Houston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The G Harold & Leila y Mathers Charitable Foundation | Rye Brook, NY | 1 | $85K | $85K | Yes | Research project |
| The Skiles Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Support for daily |
| Mark and Judith Cook Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To educate and inspire through the arts |
| The Robert L and Jean Clarke Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr C/O Gilmorerees & Carlson | Wellesley, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Csx Foundation Inc | Jacksonville, FL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Various |
| The Schlesinger Family Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $261 | $261 | Preselected only | To support general program missions. |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Houston, Tennessee?
The G Harold & Leila y Mathers Charitable Foundation, The Skiles Foundation Co Fifth Third Bank, Mark and Judith Cook Foundation, The Robert L and Jean Clarke Family Foundation, Gertrude & Edward Swartz Charitable Tr C/O Gilmorerees & Carlson and 2 others reported grants to Houston organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Houston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.