Foundations that fund organizations in Portland, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Portland nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $1.1M to Portland organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Portland around $33K. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Portland
- $1.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $33K
- Based in TX
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Portland organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $600K | $600K | Preselected only | Education |
| Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund | Broomfield, CO | 1 | $375K | $375K | Yes | Impact and innovation |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 7 | $71K | $5,000 | Yes | Program support; General operations |
| Cheniere Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | To support the Gregory Portland Special Olympics Team |
| Behmann Brothers Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Build-a-home |
| The Luciano Family Foundation | Independence, OH | 1 | $1,033 | $1,033 | Preselected only | General |
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 Portland, Texas?
Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Charter Fund Inc D/B/A Charter School Growth Fund, Ed Rachal Foundation, Cheniere Foundation, Behmann Brothers Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Portland 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 Portland. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.