Foundations that fund organizations in Watauga, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Watauga nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $20K to Watauga organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Watauga around $2,575. 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 Watauga
- $20K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $2,575
- Based in TX
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Watauga organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nobbs Family Foundation | San Diego, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | To provide funds for charitable activities |
| Penrose Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Educational |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $2,575 | $2,575 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Longaker Foundation | Sugar Land, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Exempt function |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $600 | $600 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
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 Watauga, Texas?
Nobbs Family Foundation, Penrose Foundation, Celanese Foundation, Longaker Foundation, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation reported grants to Watauga 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 Watauga. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.