Foundations that fund organizations in Zapata, Texas
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Zapata nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $550K to Zapata organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Zapata around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Texas; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Zapata
- $550K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in TX
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Zapata organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Elda Fritsche Charitable | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $497K | $497K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation | Fairview, TX | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | Operating fund |
| Samaritan Foundation | Haviland, OH | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Charity |
| J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust | Chicago, IL | 1 | $7,805 | $7,805 | Yes | General |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| The Farris Foundation | Harlingen, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Donation to charitable organization to defray general opera… |
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 Zapata, Texas?
John Elda Fritsche Charitable, The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation, Samaritan Foundation, J Frank Dobie Library Charitable Trust, Tractor Supply Company Foundation and 1 others reported grants to Zapata 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 Zapata. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.