Foundations that fund organizations in Hillsboro, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Hillsboro nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $226K to Hillsboro organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Hillsboro around $6,000. 5 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Hillsboro
- $226K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in TX
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Hillsboro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George G & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation | Hillsboro, TX | 6 | $82K | $12K | Yes | To fund the daily operations of the club; Upgrade the small dog kennel area; To build a shade structure over centennial playground at hi… |
| Greater Texas Foundation | Bryan, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To establish or improve an emergency aid program at hill co… |
| Calpine Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $43K | $43K | Yes | Youth/human services |
| The Dorothy Gaines Foundation | Hillsboro, TX | 7 | $42K | $6,000 | Preselected only | Supplement hill county children clothing and other needs; Replace aging commercial washer; Supplement food costs for children's backpack program |
| The Corita Charitable Trust McGrath & Company Llp | Sea Girt, NJ | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Buddy Bostick Foundation | Waco, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Hillsboro, Texas?
George G & Alva Hudson Smith Foundation, Greater Texas Foundation, Calpine Foundation, The Dorothy Gaines Foundation, The Corita Charitable Trust McGrath & Company Llp and 2 others reported grants to Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.