Foundations that fund organizations in University Park, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for University Park nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $76K to University Park organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to University Park around $5,625. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to University Park
- $76K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $5,625
- Based in TX
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to University Park organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Maxwell Thomas MD Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $44K | $44K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation Inc | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General operating |
| Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $11K | $5,625 | Preselected only | University park civic foundation centennial celebration; University park civic foundation centennial bricks |
| Bardes Fund | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Education / awareness |
| Robert and Marianne Gwinn Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | See attached |
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 University Park, Texas?
W Maxwell Thomas MD Charitable Trust, Theodore and Beulah Beasley Foundation Inc, Armstrong Family Charitable Foundation, Bardes Fund, Robert and Marianne Gwinn Family Foundation reported grants to University Park 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 University Park. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.