Foundations that fund organizations in Taft, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Taft nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $375K to Taft organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Taft around $20K. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Taft
- $375K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in TX
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Taft organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ritchie Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $340K | $340K | Preselected only | Charitable contribution |
| Ed Rachal Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General operations |
| Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation | Corpus Christi, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To support literacy in the residents in the taft, texas, se… |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Human services |
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 Taft, Texas?
Ritchie Foundation, Ed Rachal Foundation, Mary Hobbs Griffith Foundation, The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation reported grants to Taft 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 Taft. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.