Foundations that fund organizations in Gainesville, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gainesville nonprofits
36 private foundations gave $491K to Gainesville organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 36 that say either way accept applications.
53 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gainesville around $3,750. 29 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 36
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 36 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gainesville
- $491K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 53
- Typical median grant
- $3,750
- Based in TX
- 81%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gainesville organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Jones Trust Xxxxx3004 | Chicago, IL | 3 | $87K | $29K | Preselected only | General |
| The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $65K | $33K | Preselected only | The Preserve; Scholarships & teacher grants |
| The Rees-Jones Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Funding to support camper scholarships so children with dis… |
| Kelye and Cynthia Stites Family Foundation | Richland Hills, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Pyle Memorial Trust | Gainesville, TX | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | Program support |
| De Witt Families Conduit Foundation | Holland, MI | 2 | $23K | $12K | Preselected only | Annual support |
| McCampbell Char Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Ken W Davis Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Camp sweeney children's program |
| Alvin and Gracie Fuhrman Foundation Dba Nortex Foundation | Muenster, TX | 4 | $18K | $3,750 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Vest Family Foundation | Kermit, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Educate children with diabetes |
| Gil and Dody Weaver Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $14K | $14K | Yes | Tuition for 3 campers through camp sweeney's 2025 campershi… |
| Clyde and Pauline Fisher Foundation | Denton, TX | 4 | $13K | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Karakin Foundation | Abilene, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Camp sweeney scholarships for big country campers |
| Fred and Mabel R Parks Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Program support |
| Rosemary Haggar Vaughan Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Camp scholarships |
| The Thomas Foundation | Frisco, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Pregnancy resources |
| Peter C Kern Family Foundation | Pilot Point, TX | 1 | $6,858 | $6,858 | Preselected only | Educational programs |
| Amon G Carter Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Medical camp scholarships |
| Clara B White Memorial Foundation Inc | McKinney, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Diabetic summer camp |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $3,650 | $475 | Preselected only | Arts, culture and humanities; Community improvement; Health/human services |
| Wal-Dot Foundation | Allen, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Crowe Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $2,775 | $1,387 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation | Centerville, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | 4h scholarships |
| Albemarle Foundation | Charlotte, NC | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Program Assistance |
| Rosa May Griffin Foundation | Kilgore, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Camp sweeney sponsorship |
| James R Hanna Foundation | Godley, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donation to organization |
| Perkins-Prothro Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | In memory of Ron Underwood; Contribution |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | United way/red cross |
| Lisa and Clay Cooley Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $587 | $587 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| The Grace Loncar Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $535 | $535 | Yes | Pay mental health Exp reducing young adult suicide |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Food drives |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Keown Charitable Foundation | Bryan, TX | 1 | — | Preselected only | Scholarship | |
| Maxine Curtis Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | — | Preselected only | Scholarships |
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 Gainesville, Texas?
Claude Jones Trust Xxxxx3004, The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation, The Rees-Jones Foundation, Kelye and Cynthia Stites Family Foundation, Pyle Memorial Trust and 31 others reported grants to Gainesville 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 Gainesville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.