Foundations that fund organizations in Marlin, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Marlin nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $90K to Marlin organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Marlin around $6,000. 3 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 Marlin
- $90K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in TX
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Marlin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swaim-Gause Rucker Foundation C/O Extraco Bank | Waco, TX | 1 | $48K | $48K | Yes | Repairs, maintenance, property tax and property insurance |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | To support the purchase and installation of an updated elec… |
| Oe Blume Jr Foundation | Waco, TX | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | To help provide food, clothing, motel rooms, etc. for peopl… |
| Randall Scott Blann Fdn | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $4,796 | $4,796 | Yes | General support |
| Richard Stodder Charitable Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General 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 Marlin, Texas?
Swaim-Gause Rucker Foundation C/O Extraco Bank, Koch Foundation Inc, Oe Blume Jr Foundation, Randall Scott Blann Fdn, Richard Stodder Charitable Foundation reported grants to Marlin 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 Marlin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.