Foundations that fund organizations in Center, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Center nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $291K to Center organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
22 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Center around $2,500. 10 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Center
- $291K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 22
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in TX
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Center organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bone Hill Foundation | Lufkin, TX | 4 | $110K | $18K | Preselected only | Education |
| The Wi & Inez Davis Foundation | Center, TX | 3 | $106K | $29K | Preselected only | To support texas athletes at center high school; To enhance the facilities and provide more for patrons of a…; To support abused children in furtherance of their charitab… |
| Still Water Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charitable - for new furnishings. |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | Hallettsville, TX | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Student scholarships |
| Will and Bailee Byler Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $15K | $2,500 | Preselected only | Bailee byler memorial scholarship; Scholarships; Saddle sponsor |
| Woodmenlife Outreach Foundation | Omaha, NE | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Paddie Family Foundation Inc | Marshall, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Operations |
| Garrett Family Foundation | Joaquin, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | To promote emotional and physical healing of child abuse vi… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Bettye & Murphy George Foundation | Lufkin, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General charitable |
| The Hmsf Foundation | Los Gatos, CA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Cash donation |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Singson Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $150 | $150 | Preselected only | Church |
| Penland Foundation | Beaumont, TX | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | Sponsorship |
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 Center, Texas?
The Bone Hill Foundation, The Wi & Inez Davis Foundation, Still Water Foundation, Dickson-Allen Foundation, Will and Bailee Byler Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Center 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 Center. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.