Foundations that fund organizations in Fort Woth, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fort Woth nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $68K to Fort Woth 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 Fort Woth around $20K. 3 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 Fort Woth
- $68K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in TX
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fort Woth organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Frill Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | To further their exclusively charitable purposes |
| William Wright Family Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | For continued support |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Arts and culture |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,030 | $1,030 | Yes | Matching gifts 1 |
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 Fort Woth, Texas?
The Frill Foundation, William Wright Family Foundation, Union Pacific Foundation, Bnsf Railway Foundation reported grants to Fort Woth 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 Fort Woth. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.