Foundations that fund organizations in Mesquite, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Mesquite nonprofits
30 private foundations gave $507K to Mesquite organizations in their latest filings; 17 of the 30 that say either way accept applications.
37 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Mesquite around $6,479. 21 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 30
- Accept applications
- 17
- of 30 that state a policy
- Dollars to Mesquite
- $507K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 37
- Typical median grant
- $6,479
- Based in TX
- 70%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Mesquite organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 5 | $122K | $1,000 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations…; Educational institutions-operation funds, building funds, a…; Operating funds for charitable and educational community se… |
| The Addy Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $85K | $85K | Yes | Civic/community engagement |
| Leland Fikes Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Katherine C Carmody Charitable Tuw | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted general |
| Dodson Foundation Inc C/O Mark R Dodson | Inverness, IL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable grant |
| The Maclellan Foundation Inc | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | For inspiring others in generosity. |
| Stephen D Menzies Rising Youth Athletics Foundation | Hilton Head, SC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operations |
| W P & Bulah Luse Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Best care: free mental |
| Harry Bass Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Program |
| Sam & Marille Sparks East Town Osteopathic Foundation | Sunnyvale, TX | 3 | $16K | $5,000 | Yes | Grant |
| Moozie Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To fund general operating support. |
| The Ninnie L Baird Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Ged classroom technology |
| Koch Foundation Inc | Gainesville, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | To support catechetical training |
| Dugan Charitable Trust C/O Pendleton Square Trust Company Inc | Chattanooga, TN | 1 | $9,218 | $9,218 | Preselected only | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the charity |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Iron Gate/Fence |
| Andrews Mta Family Foundation Inc | Rockwall, TX | 1 | $7,029 | $7,029 | Preselected only | Travel |
| Bernecker Charitable Foundation Inc | Waxahachie, TX | 1 | $6,479 | $6,479 | Preselected only | General operations |
| FIRST Community Foundation Inc | Killeen, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support the charity purpose of sharing life community outre… |
| Mb and Edna Zale Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education & workforce |
| J Lee Stansbury Trust | Rockwall, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Education |
| The Murrell Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General |
| Texas Capital Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Support for the expansion of YLSC Teen Leadership Summit wh… |
| Wr Berkley Corporation Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $4,021 | $4,021 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Christian Stewardship Foundation | Sunnyvale, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Religious ministry |
| Ima Foundation | Wichita, KS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Program services |
| Saif and Lubna Foundation | Plano, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | gift |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| John and Pamela Beckert Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Operating Funds |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Alcon Cares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $186 | $186 | Yes | Medical missions |
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 Mesquite, Texas?
Texas Instruments Foundation, The Addy Foundation, Leland Fikes Foundation Inc, Katherine C Carmody Charitable Tuw, Dodson Foundation Inc C/O Mark R Dodson and 25 others reported grants to Mesquite 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 Mesquite. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.