Foundations that fund organizations in Childress, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Childress nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $135K to Childress organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Childress around $5,000. 1 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 Childress
- $135K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 20%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Childress organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vest Family Foundation | Kermit, TX | 4 | $115K | $28K | Preselected only | Support ongoing operations; Support for youth in livestock show; Ongoing support to help abused and neglected children |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 2 | $14K | $6,850 | Preselected only | General support & volunteer; General support |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Rock Field Light Project |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Employee helping hands |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Childress, Texas?
Vest Family Foundation, Kimley-Horn Foundation, American Electric Power Foundation, The Allstate Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Childress 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 Childress. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.