Foundations that fund organizations in Valley View, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Valley View nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $44K to Valley View organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Valley View around $3,000. 3 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Valley View
- $44K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $3,000
- Based in TX
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Valley View organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Scholarships & teacher grants |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Alvin and Gracie Fuhrman Foundation Dba Nortex Foundation | Muenster, TX | 2 | $6,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Lee Merrick Foundation Inc | Canton, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support organization's mission |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 Valley View, Texas?
The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, Alvin and Gracie Fuhrman Foundation Dba Nortex Foundation, Lee Merrick Foundation Inc, Ge Aerospace Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Valley View 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 Valley View. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.