Foundations that fund organizations in Santa Fe, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Santa Fe nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $667K to Santa Fe organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
27 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Santa Fe around $10K. 16 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 10
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Santa Fe
- $667K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 27
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TX
- 84%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Santa Fe organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brown Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $250K | $250K | Yes | Apprentice Program for Theater Technicians |
| McDaniel Charitable Foundation | Hitchcock, TX | 3 | $125K | $25K | Yes | Scholarships; Organize & coordinate area churches to serve needs; To relocate old train depot used for community events |
| The Moody Foundation | Galveston, TX | 3 | $115K | $20K | Yes | Assistance with roof repairs to the Grantee's building; Create a memorial at Santa Fe High School honoring 2018 vic…; Restore flood-damaged facility into a shared hub for coordi… |
| Skufca Family Foundation | Dickinson, TX | 3 | $40K | $10K | Yes | Educational; Medical research/als; Charitable |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Centerpoint Energy Foundation Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General donation |
| Kathleen Cailloux Family Foundation Happy State Bank & Trust Trustee | Kerrville, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To support organization |
| The Morton Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| The Summerlee Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $5,600 | $700 | Preselected only | 4300; 600; 700 |
| Tilman and Paige Fertitta Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Funding for the utmb health mobile mammography program |
| Salners Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support for charitable programs |
| Cerise Family Foundation | Friendswood, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation to livestock auction |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Ai and Manet Schepps Foundation | Bellaire, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted Operating Funds |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Baker Hughes Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | General support |
| Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund Inc | Galveston, TX | 1 | $156 | $156 | Yes | Assist 501(c)(3) organization |
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 Santa Fe, Texas?
The Brown Foundation Inc, McDaniel Charitable Foundation, The Moody Foundation, Skufca Family Foundation, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc and 14 others reported grants to Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.