Foundations that fund organizations in Athens, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Athens nonprofits
20 private foundations gave $2.1M to Athens organizations in their latest filings; 11 of the 20 that say either way accept applications.
56 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Athens around $10K. 14 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 20
- Accept applications
- 11
- of 20 that state a policy
- Dollars to Athens
- $2.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 56
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TX
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Athens organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Murchison Foundation | Dallas, TX | 13 | $1.2M | $50K | Yes | Early College High School Program, PSAT & AP Placement Test…; Support for programs that aid low income individuals with e…; Cemetary capital improvements |
| Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation | Austin, TX | 18 | $567K | $15K | Yes | General support; Scholarships; Facilities construction |
| The Ray H Marr Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | General support contribution |
| William E Armentrout Foundation Co Robert P Ritchie | Dallas, TX | 1 | $43K | $43K | Preselected only | Fresh water fisheries, hatchery and education center |
| Lewis Foundation | Huntsville, TX | 2 | $35K | $18K | Preselected only | Donation |
| Carl C Anderson Sr and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Labor of Love G/O 2024 |
| Texas Trust Gives | Arlington, TX | 4 | $11K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation from nonprofit's amazon wishlist of foo…; Grant - isd- year 2 of purchasing books for book vending ma…; Grant- ci- year 2 to purchase food from the east texas food… |
| The Mitchell Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Ultrasound project |
| David C Copley Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Clarks Fork Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation | Tyler, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Assistance for elderly/disabled |
| The Kohl Foundation | Grapevine, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Do It Best Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | 1 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Yes | General support |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 3 | $5,064 | $1,956 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| The Moran Family Foundation | Corsicana, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Church general |
| Eddie and Jo Allison Smith Family Foundation Inc | Greenville, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Sharelunker largemouth bass expedition |
| Gibson Gives Foundation Dba Gibson Gives | Nashville, TN | 1 | $2,999 | $2,999 | Yes | Program use & fundraising efforts |
| McElfatrick Charitable Foundation Inc | Austin, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Operating Funds |
| Berry R Cox Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Athens, Texas?
Ginger Murchison Foundation, Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation, The Ray H Marr Foundation, William E Armentrout Foundation Co Robert P Ritchie, Lewis Foundation and 15 others reported grants to Athens 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 Athens. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.