Foundations that fund organizations in Fresno, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fresno nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $122K to Fresno organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
10 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fresno around $9,000. 8 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fresno
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 10
- Typical median grant
- $9,000
- Based in TX
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fresno organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koonce Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Trust for the Meditation Process | Edina, MN | 1 | $26K | $26K | Yes | Various |
| The Gonsoulin Charitable Trust C/O Al a Gonsoulin | Sugarland, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Union Pacific Foundation | Omaha, NE | 1 | $9,500 | $9,500 | Yes | Education (k-12) |
| The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| The Tracy and Clerenda McGrady Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Mission trip donation |
| Bridges Evangelical Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | 1500 |
| Fort Bend County Expose Excellence | Katy, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Wong Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Supporting activities |
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 Fresno, Texas?
Koonce Family Foundation, Trust for the Meditation Process, The Gonsoulin Charitable Trust C/O Al a Gonsoulin, Union Pacific Foundation, The Duffy and Tina Oyster Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Fresno 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 Fresno. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.