Foundations that fund organizations in El Campo, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for El Campo nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $808K to El Campo organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
25 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to El Campo around $7,500. 12 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to El Campo
- $808K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 25
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in TX
- 92%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to El Campo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John R and Mildred Vacek Family Foundation | East Bernard, TX | 1 | $385K | $385K | Preselected only | School building addition |
| Gulf Coast Medical Foundation | Damon, TX | 5 | $240K | $30K | Yes | Operating support for thrift shop and food pantry; Operating support for el campo & palacios clubs; Toward purchase of 3d mammography equipment |
| Mary Louise Dobson Foundation | Wharton, TX | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Upgrade Interior lighting; General Operations |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | Hallettsville, TX | 2 | $40K | $20K | Yes | Equipment purchase; Unrestricted operating funds |
| The James a Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation | El Campo, TX | 3 | $35K | $14K | Preselected only | General |
| Mark a Chapman Foundation | Sealy, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Rescue for animals/transport |
| The Young Family Foundation | Ganado, TX | 4 | $16K | $3,000 | Yes | Video surveillance; Audio visual equipment; Tuba |
| The Ben & Mary Doskocil Family Foundatio | Arlington, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General donation |
| The Vandal & Winifred Mercer Texas a & M Educational Foundation | Galveston, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Educational |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | 500 |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Mads Engelstoft Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | General Assistance |
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 El Campo, Texas?
The John R and Mildred Vacek Family Foundation, Gulf Coast Medical Foundation, Mary Louise Dobson Foundation, Dickson-Allen Foundation, The James a Bouligny and Zoe Bouligny Charitable Foundation and 8 others reported grants to El Campo 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 El Campo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.