Foundations that fund organizations in Sour Lake, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sour Lake nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $22K to Sour Lake organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sour Lake around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sour Lake
- $22K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in TX
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sour Lake organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Foundation | Sour Lake, TX | 5 | $17K | $1,000 | Yes | Donation for Photo Restoration for the Bertha Cornwell Muse…; Sponsorship for Annual Charity Golf Tournament.; Donation for the restoration of the Sour Lake Lion Train. |
| M&m Foteh Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $4,225 | $4,225 | Preselected only | Donation |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Education |
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 Sour Lake, Texas?
Oak Park Foundation, M&m Foteh Foundation, The Scott Foundation reported grants to Sour Lake 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 Sour Lake. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.