Foundations that fund organizations in Shiner, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shiner nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $759K to Shiner organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shiner around $15K. 6 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shiner
- $759K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in TX
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shiner organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Elda Fritsche Charitable | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $499K | $499K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | Hallettsville, TX | 6 | $159K | $19K | Yes | Unrestricted operating funds; Equipment purchase; Facility improvements |
| Don G Kaspar Foundation | Shiner, TX | 6 | $43K | $7,463 | Preselected only | Community out-reach |
| Gallia Goodman Charitable Foundation | Shiner, TX | 1 | $32K | $32K | Yes | Spaying and neutering program for animals |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating support |
| The Dixie Starnes Wenger Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Operations |
| Dorbarleo Foundation Inc | Cypress, TX | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $360 | $180 | Preselected only | 240; 120 |
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 Shiner, Texas?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable, Dickson-Allen Foundation, Don G Kaspar Foundation, Gallia Goodman Charitable Foundation, Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Shiner 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 Shiner. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.