Foundations that fund organizations in River Oaks, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for River Oaks nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $173K to River Oaks organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to River Oaks around $3,000. 5 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to River Oaks
- $173K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in TX
- 83%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to River Oaks organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard and Sue Robinson Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Charitable |
| Rainwater Charitable Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $65K | $65K | Preselected only | Program support - literacy program |
| John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Buehler Family Foundation | Kennedale, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support military service members and their families during… |
| Kimley-Horn Foundation | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,900 | $1,900 | Preselected only | Environmental conservation |
| Linn Foundation | Westworth Village, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Religious |
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 River Oaks, Texas?
Howard and Sue Robinson Foundation, Rainwater Charitable Foundation, John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundation, Buehler Family Foundation, Kimley-Horn Foundation and 1 others reported grants to River Oaks 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 River Oaks. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.