Foundations that fund organizations in Paris, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Paris nonprofits
34 private foundations gave $4.0M to Paris organizations in their latest filings; 18 of the 34 that say either way accept applications.
130 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Paris around $7,595. 25 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 34
- Accept applications
- 18
- of 34 that state a policy
- Dollars to Paris
- $4.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 130
- Typical median grant
- $7,595
- Based in TX
- 74%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Paris organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ram Foundation | Paris, TX | 35 | $1.4M | $25K | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Paris Legacy Foundation Inc | Paris, TX | 7 | $510K | $55K | Yes | Medical assistance; Health service provider; Nursing school lab support |
| Lp McCuistion Sanitarium Foundation | Paris, TX | 1 | $500K | $500K | Preselected only | Medical asssistance |
| Nita Thiessen Foundation | Paris, TX | 13 | $455K | $10K | Yes | Youth support; Food for needy; Donation foroperations. |
| Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc | Paris, TX | 4 | $350K | $100K | Preselected only | Low income rental and utility assistance; Low income repairs and renovations; Construction of low-income housing |
| FIRST Federal Community Foundation | Paris, TX | 15 | $110K | $5,000 | Yes | Charitable; Educational |
| William C Collignon Family Foundation Under | Minneapolis, MN | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Roy and Skeeter Davis Family Foundation | Paris, TX | 8 | $99K | $5,300 | Preselected only | Help support student activities; To help support and help abused and neglected children; To help provide and address the hunger crisis in our commun… |
| Red River Valley Council for the Aid of Persons With Mental Problems Inc | University Park, TX | 5 | $91K | $15K | Preselected only | Assist with dental, optical, medical treatment, rent & util…; To provide assistnace part-time employment of clients of th…; To assist with the expense of attending the bowling, track,… |
| The Moody Foundation | Galveston, TX | 1 | $80K | $80K | Yes | Assistance over a two year period with operational and tran… |
| Small Town Helping Hands | Honey Grove, TX | 11 | $49K | $5,000 | Yes | Medical; Daughter rr |
| The Robert and Carroll McKinnon Family F | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $37K | $37K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| John M Brown Family Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | General operating |
| The Ray H Marr Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support contribution |
| C F Holdship Charitable Trust | Pittsburgh, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Hesta Stuart Christian Charitable Xxxxx9003 | Chicago, IL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General |
| M W and Fair Miller Foundation Inc | Bonham, TX | 1 | $16K | $16K | Yes | Operating |
| The Carmage and Martha Ann Walls Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Public support |
| Jack and Pam Besteman Charitable Fnd | Powderly, TX | 3 | $9,898 | $3,398 | Yes | Donation |
| Alcon Cares Inc | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $8,514 | $8,514 | Yes | Medical missions |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $7,595 | $7,595 | Yes | Program support |
| The Summerlee Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | General support |
| Glaser Family Charitable Foundation | Bonham, TX | 2 | $7,500 | $3,750 | Yes | Community; Scholarships |
| George D Hott Foundation | Columbus, OH | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Yes | General operating |
| The Joanne Olivard Foundation | Paris, TX | 3 | $5,270 | $500 | Preselected only | Student education support; Student support; Community suppport |
| Cox Family Foundation | Paris, TX | 1 | $5,200 | $5,200 | Preselected only | Grant to support the School Band Program |
| Ufp Industries Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Outreach |
| Casco Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | ReligiousEducation |
| The Crist & Elizabeth Pshigoda Foundation | Paris, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Drennen Family Foundation | Paris, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Cash donation to Meals on Wheels. |
| Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation | Centerville, TX | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Ffa scholarships |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Crime, legal-related |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Paris, Texas?
Ram Foundation, Paris Legacy Foundation Inc, Lp McCuistion Sanitarium Foundation, Nita Thiessen Foundation, Philip and Sally Cecil Foundation Inc and 29 others reported grants to Paris 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 Paris. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.