Foundations that fund organizations in Bells, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bells nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $71K to Bells organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bells around $5,000. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bells
- $71K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bells organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | General operating |
| Angelo & Meshone Rodriguez Foundation | Rockwall, TX | 1 | $23K | $23K | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Teacher grants |
| The Peter R and Victoria J Johnson Foundation | Indian Wells, CA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
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 Bells, Texas?
The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation, Angelo & Meshone Rodriguez Foundation, The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation, The Peter R and Victoria J Johnson Foundation, Texas Instruments Foundation reported grants to Bells 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 Bells. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.