Foundations that fund organizations in Fulton, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Fulton nonprofits
17 private foundations gave $486K to Fulton organizations in their latest filings; 8 of the 17 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Fulton around $5,000. 9 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 17
- Accept applications
- 8
- of 17 that state a policy
- Dollars to Fulton
- $486K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 53%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Fulton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrow Foundation | Rockport, TX | 7 | $255K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Pilling Family Foundation Inc C/O Sue Pilling | Osage Beach, MO | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc | South Burlington, VT | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| The David Rockefeller Fund Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To support texas prisons community advocates' learning and… |
| The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation | Victoria, TX | 5 | $25K | $5,000 | Yes | Provide support for the law enforcement community with fund…; Provide support for the fulton mansion state historic site; Operational support |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 2 | $20K | $10K | Yes | General operations; Program support |
| Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation | Alice, TX | 1 | $19K | $19K | Preselected only | Environmental support |
| Margaret Sue Rust Foundation | Rockport, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Camp costs |
| Debby Durham Family Foundation C/O Hancock & Dana Pc | Omaha, NE | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating funds |
| Steps Foundation Fka the Powers Private Foundation | Louisville, CO | 2 | $8,200 | $4,100 | Preselected only | Animal welfare services; Animal welfare services (organization to prevent cruelty to… |
| Behmann Brothers Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Low-cost spay & neuter program; 2025 donations |
| Earl C Sams Foundation Inc C/O Bruce S Hawn | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General operating support |
| Helenka and Guido Pantaleoni Foundation | White Plains, NY | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | None |
| Marguerite Sours Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Ubc Cares | Grapevine, TX | 1 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Medically necessary expenses incurred by member and approve… |
| The Colburn Family Foundation C/O Sterling Foundation Management LLC | Reston, VA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Other |
| Little Bay Beaders | Rockport, TX | 1 | $975 | $975 | Preselected only | For the organizations Charitable benefit |
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 Fulton, Texas?
Barrow Foundation, Pilling Family Foundation Inc C/O Sue Pilling, Ben & Jerry's Foundation Inc, The David Rockefeller Fund Inc, The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation and 12 others reported grants to Fulton 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 Fulton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.