Foundations that fund organizations in Universal City, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Universal City nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $15K to Universal City organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Universal City around $1,000. 2 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Universal City
- $15K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in TX
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Universal City organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Family Foundation | Universal City, TX | 9 | $11K | $1,250 | Yes | General support; Food program; Soccer benches |
| Maxine Curtis Foundation | San Antonio, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Homer a Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation | Sheridan, WY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | 2025 Discretionary Gift |
| David & Sheila Cornstein Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Universal City, Texas?
Vaughan Family Foundation, Maxine Curtis Foundation, Homer a Scott & Mildred S Scott Foundation, David & Sheila Cornstein Foundation, Ge Aerospace Foundation reported grants to Universal City 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 Universal City. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.