Foundations that fund organizations in Gonzales, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Gonzales nonprofits
13 private foundations gave $135K to Gonzales organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 13 that say either way accept applications.
24 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Gonzales around $3,000. 7 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 13
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 13 that state a policy
- Dollars to Gonzales
- $135K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 24
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in TX
- 54%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Gonzales organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation | Alice, TX | 3 | $64K | $9,960 | Preselected only | Support youth; Assist youth |
| The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 7 | $28K | $4,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Harry Bass Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Program |
| Robert & Gerrie Knoll Foundation | New Braunfels, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support organization's purposes |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | Hallettsville, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Unrestricted operating funds |
| Land O'Lakes Foundation | St Paul, MN | 1 | $3,855 | $3,855 | Yes | United way/lol giving week |
| Caplin Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Charitable Event |
| Su-Cla Foundation | St Louis, MO | 3 | $2,500 | $1,000 | Yes | General operating |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Volunteer grants |
| Dorsey E McCrory Trust for Gonzales | Gonzales, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Support services |
| Meier Family Foundation | Elmira, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Sheriff Robert Ynclan Memorial Scho | Gonzales, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Schoalrship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Gonzales, Texas?
Ruth Parr Sparks Foundation, The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation, Harry Bass Foundation, Robert & Gerrie Knoll Foundation, Dickson-Allen Foundation and 8 others reported grants to Gonzales 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 Gonzales. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.