Foundations that fund organizations in Jefferson, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Jefferson nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $238K to Jefferson organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Jefferson around $5,000. 5 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Jefferson
- $238K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 71%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Jefferson organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F a Schluter 1818 - 1882 | Jefferson, TX | 12 | $187K | $10K | Yes | Operations/ Maintenance; Toys for Tots donation; Jefferson Salutes America |
| Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation | Paducah, KY | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To fund christian ministry |
| James C & Elizabeth R Conner Foundation | Marshall, TX | 1 | $11K | $11K | Yes | Grant toward attending university of texas medical branch-g… |
| Big Cypress Corvettes | Jefferson, TX | 10 | $7,100 | $500 | Preselected only | Class 7 public charity under 509 a 2; Loss of home fire donation |
| Versacare Inc | Loma Linda, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| T Whitfield Davidson Foundation | Marshall, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Operations to fundtax empt purposes |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $1,280 | $1,280 | Yes | Program support |
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 Jefferson, Texas?
F a Schluter 1818 - 1882, Carson-Myre Charitable Foundation, James C & Elizabeth R Conner Foundation, Big Cypress Corvettes, Versacare Inc and 2 others reported grants to Jefferson 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 Jefferson. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.