Foundations that fund organizations in West, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for West nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $337K to West organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
31 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to West around $15K. 8 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to West
- $337K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 31
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in TX
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to West organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark Deering Foundation C/O Frank Traplena | Waco, TX | 1 | $152K | $152K | Yes | Student financial aid |
| The Ben & Mary Doskocil Family Foundatio | Arlington, TX | 7 | $55K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General use |
| Overlake Foundation Inc | Victoria, TX | 1 | $49K | $49K | Yes | Charitable/educational |
| The Polasek Family Foundation | Abbott, TX | 4 | $33K | $8,050 | Preselected only | Support of allchurch ministries.; Help the needyin ourcommunity.; Support for allchurch activities. |
| Legacy West Education Foundation | West, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Assists children living in WestISD with needs |
| Barbara F Wheeler Foundation | Aledo, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Teen & young adult missions |
| Willie Motis Cbmusn Foundation | West, TX | 15 | $12K | $700 | Yes | Community services; Youth services; Charity |
| Schoenvogel Family Foundation | College Station, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Ministry |
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 West, Texas?
The Mark Deering Foundation C/O Frank Traplena, The Ben & Mary Doskocil Family Foundatio, Overlake Foundation Inc, The Polasek Family Foundation, Legacy West Education Foundation and 3 others reported grants to West 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 West. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.