Foundations that fund organizations in Whitesboro, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Whitesboro nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $79K to Whitesboro organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
6 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Whitesboro around $15K. 4 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Whitesboro
- $79K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 6
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in TX
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Whitesboro organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Jesse Godwin Foundation | Whitesboro, TX | 3 | $29K | $5,000 | Yes | Benevolence; Update park; Funds for school |
| The Deason Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General support |
| The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Scholarships & teacher grants |
| The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust | Dallas, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Camp sweeney |
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 Whitesboro, Texas?
William Jesse Godwin Foundation, The Deason Foundation, The Josephine Hughes Sterling Foundation, The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust reported grants to Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.