Foundations that fund organizations in Shavano Park, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shavano Park nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $165K to Shavano Park organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shavano Park around $75K. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shavano Park
- $165K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $75K
- Based in TX
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shavano Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | The patriotism trail project |
| Houston Endowment Inc | Houston, TX | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Project Support for Capacity Strengthening Activities |
| Rugeley Ferguson Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted grant |
| Smothers Bruni Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Shavano Park, Texas?
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc, Houston Endowment Inc, Rugeley Ferguson Foundation, Smothers Bruni Foundation reported grants to Shavano Park 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 Shavano Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.