56 private foundations based in Texas whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention housing and homelessness; 41 filed application instructions. Data as of 2026-11-02, sorted by grants paid.
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| Foundation | City | Status | Grants paid | Typical grant | Tax year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William Stamps Farish Fund | Houston | Open to applications | $16,748,450 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Kickapoo Springs Foundation | Abilene | Open to applications | $12,699,700 | $12,500 | 2024 |
| The Legett Foundation | Abilene | Open to applications | $12,562,078 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Abell-Hanger Foundation | Midland | Open to applications | $11,693,004 | $6,250 | 2024 |
| John P Mcgovern Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $9,343,258 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Leland Fikes Foundation Inc | Dallas | Preselected only | $8,200,000 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Thomas M Helen Mckee & John P Ryan Fo John P Ryan Foundation Inc | Fort Worth | Open to applications | $6,871,500 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| John S Dunn Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $5,094,517 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Marek Family Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $4,718,253 | $9,250 | 2025 |
| Vivian L Smith Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $4,525,000 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Paul E Andrews Jr Foundation | Fort Worth | Open to applications | $4,253,000 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| Perry And Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation | Kerrville | Preselected only | $3,081,500 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| The Ellwood Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $2,850,000 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Mark Foundation C/O Bessemer Trust Company | Dallas | Preselected only | $2,813,500 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & Fd Mgmt Trust | Kerrville | Open to applications | $2,689,794 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| The Clayton Fund Inc | Houston | Open to applications | $2,540,000 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| Baxter Trust Co Private Foundation Services | Houston | Preselected only | $2,431,000 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| The Rosendin Foundation | Austin | Open to applications | $2,350,000 | $14,100 | 2024 |
| San Angelo Health Foundation | San Angelo | Open to applications | $2,292,690 | $33,350 | 2024 |
| The O'Connor & Hewitt Foundation | Victoria | Open to applications | $2,270,990 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Topfer Family Foundation | Austin | Open to applications | $2,235,912 | $12,000 | 2024 |
| Walter J & Holly O Thomson Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $2,140,000 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Lisa And Clay Cooley Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $2,121,128 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Roy & Christine Sturgis Educational Charitable Trust | Dallas | Open to applications | $2,086,200 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| John W And Effie E Speas Memorial Trust | Dallas | Open to applications | $2,030,000 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Mike A Myers Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $1,937,073 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Feldman Foundation Tx | Dallas | Open to applications | $1,837,500 | $33,250 | 2024 |
| Florence And William K Mcgee Jr Family Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $1,832,000 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust Company | Houston | Open to applications | $1,776,101 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Simmons Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $1,712,100 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| The Burdine Johnson Foundation | Buda | Open to applications | $1,701,307 | $22,500 | 2024 |
| Oldham Little Church Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $1,701,200 | $14,000 | 2024 |
| Ann L Rhodes And Carol Greene Rhodes Charitable Tr | Dallas | Open to applications | $1,620,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Budd Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $1,385,453 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Swbc Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $1,016,239 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| Shelton Family Foundation | Abilene | Open to applications | $875,900 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Earl C Sams Foundation Inc C/O Bruce S Hawn | Corpus Christi | Open to applications | $776,589 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| North Texas Charitable Foundation | Coppell | Preselected only | $767,600 | $20,800 | 2024 |
| The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation | Victoria | Open to applications | $727,884 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Tartaglino Richards Family Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $570,800 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Manhattan Fund - Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $443,598 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust | Dallas | Preselected only | $423,488 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Allen Lovelace Moore And Blanche Davis Moore Foundation | Corpus Christi | Open to applications | $382,506 | $7,500 | 2025 |
| Lindenmuth Family Foundation | Austin | Preselected only | $376,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Behmann Brothers Foundation | Corpus Christi | Open to applications | $363,840 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| Rushing Family Foundation Inc | Lubbock | Open to applications | $319,400 | $3,250 | 2024 |
| Keith M Orme And Pat Vigeon Orme Charitable Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $311,000 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Hegi Family Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $300,400 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| The Alinda Hill Wikert Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $262,000 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation C/O Kay Y Moran | Dallas | Open to applications | $240,074 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| The Jbd Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $229,000 | $4,500 | 2024 |
| The Roy And Skeeter Davis Family Foundation | Paris | Preselected only | $216,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Kayser Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $212,750 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| The Dunham Charitable Foundation Co Westwood Trust | Houston | Preselected only | $167,500 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Ethel Frends Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $163,500 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| King Family Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $134,650 | $1,250 | 2024 |
