Foundations that fund organizations in Ben Wheeler, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Ben Wheeler nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $216K to Ben Wheeler organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Ben Wheeler around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Ben Wheeler
- $216K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TX
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Ben Wheeler organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust | Austin, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | To support charitable purpose |
| The Heidenreich Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General funds |
| Delano Family Charitable Foundation Douglas H Delano Co-Trustee | Topeka, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Rescue neglected horses. |
| The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | For the rescue, rehabilitation, restraining and rehoming of… |
| McCallum Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
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 Ben Wheeler, Texas?
David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust, The Heidenreich Foundation, Delano Family Charitable Foundation Douglas H Delano Co-Trustee, The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation, McCallum Family Foundation reported grants to Ben Wheeler 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 Ben Wheeler. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.