Foundations that fund organizations in Detroit, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Detroit nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $18K to Detroit organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Detroit around $3,000. 4 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Detroit
- $18K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in TX
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Detroit organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Small Town Helping Hands | Honey Grove, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | House fire |
| Glenn Townes Scholarship Foundation | Paris, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Education |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $2,010 | $2,010 | Yes | Program support |
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 Detroit, Texas?
Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation, Small Town Helping Hands, Glenn Townes Scholarship Foundation, Ed Rachal Foundation reported grants to Detroit 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 Detroit. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.