Foundations that fund organizations in Alief, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Alief nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $42K to Alief organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Alief around $15K. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Alief
- $42K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in TX
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Alief organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program support |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General donation |
| FIRST Community Cares Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Educational purposes |
| The Arif Foundation | Flushing, MI | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
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 Alief, Texas?
Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation, Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc, FIRST Community Cares Foundation, The Arif Foundation reported grants to Alief 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 Alief. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.