Foundations that fund organizations in Vernon, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vernon nonprofits
19 private foundations gave $738K to Vernon organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 19 that say either way accept applications.
48 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vernon around $5,000. 15 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 19
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 19 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vernon
- $738K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 48
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in TX
- 79%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vernon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Priddy Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 4 | $402K | $103K | Yes | Waggoner Gallery Redesign 2025-2026; School Tours Program 2024-2025; New Beginnings 2025-2026 |
| Snell Charitable Foundation Inc | Vernon, TX | 5 | $115K | $20K | Preselected only | To further the exempt purpose of the entity; To further the exempt purpose of the entity. |
| James N McCoy Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $60K | $60K | Yes | Scholarships |
| William Wright Family Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 2 | $56K | $28K | Preselected only | Operational Support; For continued support |
| Hds Foundation | Lubbock, TX | 4 | $36K | $9,000 | Preselected only | To provide funds to further the charitable purposes of the… |
| Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc | Wichita Falls, TX | 3 | $15K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating budget; New Beginnings Program |
| The Lockett Foundation Inc | Vernon, TX | 3 | $12K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operation |
| J S Bridwell Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating Budget |
| The Fain Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operating Budget |
| Dr Patel Family Charitable Trust C/O Albert Ragland | Vernon, TX | 5 | $5,709 | $1,168 | Yes | Higher Education |
| William F & Moonyeen Reynolds Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Student Emergency Aid Fund |
| Donnell Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General operations |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 6 | $1,700 | $280 | Preselected only | Community improvement; Arts, culture and humanities; Mental health, crisis intervention |
| The Barbara J Dreyer Cares Foundation Inc | Columbia, MD | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Elroy Schoppa Foundation | Burleson, TX | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Yes | Education |
| Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation | Centerville, TX | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Ffa & 4h scholarships |
| Chapman Forestry Foundation Co Virgil Smith Cpa | Davis, CA | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Park trees |
| Hazel & Henry S Grace Foundation | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Operations |
| 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 Vernon, Texas?
The Priddy Foundation, Snell Charitable Foundation Inc, James N McCoy Foundation, William Wright Family Foundation, Hds Foundation and 14 others reported grants to Vernon 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 Vernon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.