Foundations that fund organizations in Harlingen, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Harlingen nonprofits
42 private foundations gave $3.1M to Harlingen organizations in their latest filings; 14 of the 42 that say either way accept applications.
80 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Harlingen around $10K. 25 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 42
- Accept applications
- 14
- of 42 that state a policy
- Dollars to Harlingen
- $3.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 80
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TX
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Harlingen organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation | Harlingen, TX | 8 | $1.2M | $96K | Yes | Charitable; 21st Annual Forensic Science Conference |
| Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc | Mission, TX | 2 | $350K | $175K | Preselected only | Provides support of tstc's goal line assistance program whi…; Provides scholarships for harlingen area texas high school… |
| Rice Foundation | Skokie, IL | 1 | $350K | $350K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Tailwind Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $309K | $309K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Farris Foundation | Harlingen, TX | 16 | $194K | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation to charitable organization to defray general opera…; Medical expense memorials |
| Joseph G Cvar & Barbara Cook-Cvar Charitable Trust | San Antonio, TX | 2 | $131K | $66K | Preselected only | Christian Education; Christian Ministry |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | To support artistic programs and a regional archive |
| Knapp Community Care Foundation | Weslaco, TX | 1 | $58K | $58K | Yes | Funding will provide mid-valley families access to support… |
| The Moxley Family Foundation | Herndon, VA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Unrestricted operational support |
| Helen and Curtis Pinnell Foundation | Des Plaines, IL | 4 | $42K | $10K | Preselected only | General charitable purposes |
| Tr UW K Roberts Fbo Mma | Dallas, TX | 1 | $37K | $37K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation C/O Boris a Hidalgo | Kingwood, TX | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | General support |
| Muriel J Lile Charitable Trust | Fenton, MI | 1 | $31K | $31K | Preselected only | To provide funds for education, tuition aid, scholarships,… |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 3 | $30K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable Event; Outdoor Court Renovation fund; United Way of Northern Cameron County |
| Turlock Education Opportunity Foundation Inc | West River, MD | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Educational purposes |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Children's charity |
| The Bill & Ann Templeton Foundation Inc | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support for program activities |
| One Gas Foundation Inc | Tulsa, OK | 3 | $20K | $9,937 | Yes | United Way Match; Community Collaboration; Employee Matching Grant |
| The Moody Foundation | Galveston, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Equip EMS ambulances with whole blood to improve trauma vic… |
| Alvin a & Roberta T Klein Charitable Trust | Spring, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To inspire positive academic, physical and moral growth in… |
| Reber Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation | Flint, MI | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | For the general purposes or other charitable purposes of th… |
| Margaret Miller & N a Everett Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Lazette Library Trust No 134 | Dallas, TX | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Mark Chapin Johnson Foundation | Mission Viejo, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Sponsorship of program |
| David and Linda Swain Foundation | South Padre Isle, TX | 4 | $6,000 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Education; Medical; public Service |
| Brownsville Foundation for Health and Education | Brownsville, TX | 1 | $5,439 | $5,439 | Yes | Support education |
| The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation | Fairview, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Operating fund |
| Naranjo Ewbank Family Foundation | Spicewood, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Flood relief |
| The Harold James Family Trust Co Ronald James | Prescott, AZ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Sponsorship |
| Little Green Book Foundation | Rio Hondo, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Lindsey Davis Charities | Sanibel, FL | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | To further the organization's stated mission. |
| Serafy Foundation | Brownsville, TX | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Col Ruth Broe Scholarship Fund | Harlingen, TX | 1 | $1,045 | $1,045 | Preselected only | Education |
| The Allstate Foundation | Northbrook, IL | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Yes | Agent - individual hh |
| The Woodforest Charitable Foundation | The Woodlands, TX | 1 | $745 | $745 | Preselected only | Support of general programs |
| Harding Foundation | Raymondville, TX | 2 | $650 | $325 | Preselected only | 15 |
| Jules D Gosseaux Foundation Inc | Mission, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Provides programs for girls ages 6-17 designed to build cha… |
| The Martin Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Same |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| Monika Stilwell Foundation Corporation | New York, NY | 1 | $104 | $104 | Preselected only | unrestricted donation |
| Neal & Lourdes Simmons Foundation | Brownsville, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Aid for people in need |
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 Harlingen, Texas?
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation, Rio-South Texas Education and Community Development Foundation Inc, Rice Foundation, The Tailwind Foundation, The Farris Foundation and 37 others reported grants to Harlingen 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 Harlingen. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.