Foundations that fund organizations in El Lago, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for El Lago nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $59K to El Lago organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to El Lago around $7,500. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to El Lago
- $59K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in TX
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to El Lago organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Trust Co Private Foundation Services | Houston, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| The Krist Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Charitable |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
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 Lago, Texas?
Baxter Trust Co Private Foundation Services, The Krist Foundation, Celanese Foundation reported grants to El Lago 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 Lago. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.