Foundations that fund organizations in Kerens, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Kerens nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $82K to Kerens organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Kerens around $5,418. 4 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Kerens
- $82K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,418
- Based in TX
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Kerens organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Irvine Christian Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $51K | $51K | Preselected only | FBC Kerens fund |
| Clifford Foundation Inc | Corsicana, TX | 2 | $11K | $5,418 | Yes | Room and board |
| Navarro Community Foundation | Corsicana, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Capital improvements |
| Candis Kenner Wells Foundation | Palestine, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Youth education |
| J Tom Eady Charitable Trust | Corsicana, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable operations |
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 Kerens, Texas?
Charles Irvine Christian Foundation, Clifford Foundation Inc, Navarro Community Foundation, Candis Kenner Wells Foundation, J Tom Eady Charitable Trust reported grants to Kerens 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 Kerens. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.