Foundations that fund organizations in Stamford, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Stamford nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $320K to Stamford organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
20 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Stamford around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Stamford
- $320K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 20
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in TX
- 57%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Stamford organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 8 | $221K | $1,611 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation | Temple, TX | 6 | $84K | $5,500 | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundation | Abilene, TX | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Mabel Ekman Charitable Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Moss Adamson Spalding Charities | Abilene, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Operational |
| American Electric Power Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Stamford, Texas?
Baxter International Foundation, Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation, Dian Graves Owen Foundation, The Mabel Ekman Charitable Foundation, Moss Adamson Spalding Charities and 2 others reported grants to Stamford 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 Stamford. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.