Foundations that fund organizations in Washington, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Washington nonprofits
15 private foundations gave $308K to Washington organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
18 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Washington around $13K. 12 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 15
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Washington
- $308K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 18
- Typical median grant
- $13K
- Based in TX
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Washington organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elkins Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $90K | $90K | Yes | In support of the where texas became texas campaign |
| The Awe and Wonder Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Kolkhorst Family Foundation | Brenham, TX | 2 | $30K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Hildebrand Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | General support |
| Wolff Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $25K | $13K | Preselected only | For preservation of state historic site; General support for volunteer fire and emergency response s… |
| MD Anderson Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General operating support |
| Betswest Foundation | Brenham, TX | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | General Support |
| The George and Anne Butler Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Calvert Foundation | Katy, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Camp scholarships |
| Kyle and Susan Wienert Family Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Harris Family Foundation | Alexandria, VA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Charitable purpose |
| The Bob & Cathleen Davis Foundation | Chappell Hill, TX | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Presevation |
| Baxter International Foundation | Deerfield, IL | 2 | $1,367 | $683 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Jackson Family Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Historical Preservation |
| The Oscar C Rixson Foundation Inc | Asheville, NC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Religious camp |
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 Washington, Texas?
The Elkins Foundation, The Awe and Wonder Foundation, Kolkhorst Family Foundation, Hildebrand Foundation, Wolff Family Foundation and 10 others reported grants to Washington 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 Washington. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.