Foundations that fund organizations in Bellville, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Bellville nonprofits
27 private foundations gave $8.3M to Bellville organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 27 that say either way accept applications.
76 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Bellville around $5,000. 23 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 27
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 27 that state a policy
- Dollars to Bellville
- $8.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 76
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 85%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Bellville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will and Bailee Byler Foundation | Houston, TX | 10 | $7.2M | $10K | Preselected only | General fund; Operating fund & capital improvements; Bellville - tx383 |
| Mark a Chapman Foundation | Sealy, TX | 19 | $235K | $3,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship; Beef skillathon; Commercial pen of heifer prizes and awards |
| The Moody Foundation | Galveston, TX | 1 | $200K | $200K | Yes | Assistance with the final phase of the Learner Portfolio |
| Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc | Midland, TX | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | Community outreach |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Hamill Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $80K | $80K | Preselected only | Operating Support for its prison ministry, literacy classes… |
| Baxter Trust Co Private Foundation Services | Houston, TX | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Capital campaignexpansion ofFALCON Center |
| Hord Foundation | Midland, TX | 2 | $51K | $26K | Preselected only | Operations |
| Margaret Chesley Memorial Fund | Bellville, TX | 16 | $44K | $2,000 | Yes | Charitable purposes; Rob - 11/08/23 02:54pm worksheet private foundation |
| Lonnie & Jay Lischka Family Foundation | Bellville, TX | 5 | $31K | $6,000 | Yes | Participated in auction to raise funds for scholarships; Liftathon; Provide fire protection, emergency, medical first-responder… |
| Big Joy Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Carl & Lilly Thrift Charitable Trust | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| More Than the Move Foundation Dba Hope Legacy Collective | Houston, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Support for charitable purposes |
| Goodman Charitable Trust | Bellville, TX | 3 | $12K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Support of austin county musuem organization |
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Hobby womens prison seminary |
| Nichols Foundation Inc | Bellville, TX | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Donation |
| Mancuso Family Foundation | Plantersville, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General operating support |
| The Shepherds Hand Inc | Lakeland, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Youth ministry |
| John & Mildred Holmes Family Foundation C/O Legacy Trust Co | Houston, TX | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Kenney station |
| Burson Family Foundation | Richmond, TX | 1 | $2,345 | $2,345 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Kristie Lee Tautenhahn Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Kleimann Family Foundation | Tomball, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| Hille Family Charitable Foundation | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General |
| Janice and Dan Hord Jr Foundation | Bellville, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $660 | $660 | Preselected only | 660 |
| Family Values Inc | College Station, TX | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Specified in section 501(c)(3) |
| Calvert Foundation | Katy, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Yes | General fund |
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 Bellville, Texas?
Will and Bailee Byler Foundation, Mark a Chapman Foundation, The Moody Foundation, Je and Le Mabee Foundation Inc, Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc and 22 others reported grants to Bellville 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 Bellville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.