Foundations that fund organizations in Merkel, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Merkel nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $73K to Merkel organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Merkel around $7,200. 4 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Merkel
- $73K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $7,200
- Based in TX
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Merkel organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rea Charitable Trust | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Support for daily operation |
| Leila E Webb - Crat | Lubbock, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Required distribution to religious organization according t… |
| Leila E Webb Tr B | Lubbock, TX | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | Required distribution to religious organization according t… |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | Abilene, TX | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| 633 Foundation | Southlake, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | To provide for neighbors in need in the town of merkel, tx. |
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 Merkel, Texas?
Rea Charitable Trust, Leila E Webb - Crat, Leila E Webb Tr B, Dian Graves Owen Foundation, 633 Foundation reported grants to Merkel 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 Merkel. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.