127 private foundations based in Texas whose IRS 990-PF grant purposes mention youth and children; 77 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 |
| 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 |
| Onesight Essilorluxottica Foundation Fund | Dallas | Open to applications | $10,295,832 | $27,725 | 2024 |
| John P Mcgovern Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $9,343,258 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $8,823,915 | $35,000 | 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 |
| Jacob And Terese Hershey Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $6,844,100 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Md Anderson Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $6,191,500 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $5,876,300 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| John S Dunn Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $5,094,517 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Dickson-Allen Foundation | Hallettsville | Open to applications | $4,990,410 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Marek Family Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $4,718,253 | $9,250 | 2025 |
| Knapp Community Care Foundation Inc | Weslaco | Open to applications | $4,708,843 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| 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 |
| The Marie M And James H Galloway Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $3,358,480 | $35,000 | 2025 |
| Stimac Family Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $3,338,000 | $43,000 | 2024 |
| Bellevue Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $3,165,500 | $15,000 | 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 |
| Puente De Maravillas Foundation | San Antonio | Preselected only | $2,812,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Hal & Charlie Peterson Foundation & Fd Mgmt Trust | Kerrville | Open to applications | $2,689,794 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation | Beaumont | Open to applications | $2,660,173 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Ginger Murchison Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $2,546,799 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Clayton Fund Inc | Houston | Open to applications | $2,540,000 | $35,000 | 2024 |
| James B And Lois R Archer Charitable Foundation | San Angelo | Open to applications | $2,378,830 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Rosendin Foundation | Austin | Open to applications | $2,350,000 | $14,100 | 2024 |
| The Gallogly Family Foundation | Austin | Preselected only | $2,347,500 | $27,500 | 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 |
| Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust | Dallas | Open to applications | $2,197,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| The Trinity Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $2,163,924 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| 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 |
| The Anne Hendricks Bass Foundation | Fort Worth | Open to applications | $2,041,776 | $10,000 | 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 |
| Wwww Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $1,900,772 | $45,000 | 2024 |
| Texas Capital Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $1,897,300 | $15,000 | 2025 |
| Jc Ferguson Foundation Inc | Odessa | Open to applications | $1,854,930 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| Florence And William K Mcgee Jr Family Foundation | Houston | Open to applications | $1,832,000 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Velma Lee And John Harvey Robinson Charitable Foundation | Edna | Open to applications | $1,810,100 | $5,500 | 2024 |
| Harry S & Isabel C Cameron Foundation Sentinel Trust Company | Houston | Open to applications | $1,776,101 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Ernest L Kurth Jr Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $1,724,914 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| The Simmons Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $1,712,100 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| Foundation For Truth | San Angelo | Preselected only | $1,708,900 | $43,000 | 2024 |
| 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 |
| Bryant Edwards Foundation Inc | Wichita Falls | Preselected only | $1,659,042 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Nicholas Martin Jr Family Foundation | Fort Worth | Preselected only | $1,640,000 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Ann L Rhodes And Carol Greene Rhodes Charitable Tr | Dallas | Open to applications | $1,620,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Todd R Wagner Foundation | Austin | Open to applications | $1,535,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Guadalupe And Lilia Martinez Foundation | Fairview | Open to applications | $1,305,775 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| The Cash Family Foundation C/O Clay Cash | Lubbock | Open to applications | $1,117,132 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Charles E Jacobs Foundation | Albany | Preselected only | $1,116,600 | $4,650 | 2024 |
| Swbc Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $1,016,239 | $25,000 | 2023 |
| The Favrot Fund | Houston | Preselected only | $1,004,400 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| Hb Family Foundation | San Antonio | Preselected only | $973,450 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Courtney S Turner Charitable Trust Boatmens First Natl Bk Of Kc Ttee | Dallas | Open to applications | $954,500 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Simon And Louise Henderson Foundation | Lufkin | Open to applications | $947,400 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Lesley Family Foundation Inc | Dallas | Open to applications | $900,000 | $30,000 | 2023 |
| The John And Bonnie Strauss Foundation | Plano | Preselected only | $886,250 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Billie And Gillis Thomas Family Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $878,082 | $26,465 | 2024 |
| Shelton Family Foundation | Abilene | Open to applications | $875,900 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The William A And Madeline Welder Smith Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $821,985 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Byers Family Foundation | Tyler | Preselected only | $784,700 | $2,500 | 2025 |
| Mcquade Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $775,700 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| North Texas Charitable Foundation | Coppell | Preselected only | $767,600 | $20,800 | 2024 |
| Mary Louise Dobson Foundation | Wharton | Open to applications | $735,882 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| The Kathryn O'Connor Foundation | Victoria | Open to applications | $727,884 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| The Charles C Matthews Foundation | Carthage | Preselected only | $721,826 | $6,250 | 2023 |
| Canterbury Family Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $716,372 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The Search Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $699,312 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Mcdaniel Charitable Foundation | Hitchcock | Open to applications | $685,402 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| The Tolleson Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $670,350 | $16,500 | 2024 |
| Louetta M Cowden Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $647,000 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| The L & M Charitable Foundation Inc | Dalas | Preselected only | $645,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| The Swan Family Charitable Foundation | Jacksboro | Preselected only | $590,624 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| The West Endowment | Houston | Open to applications | $578,000 | $25,000 | 2025 |
| The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation | Bryan | Open to applications | $556,000 | $15,250 | 2025 |
| Mary Ellen Kent Bunyard Family Foundation | San Angelo | Open to applications | $529,718 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Sidney And Charline Dauphin Foundation | Beaumont | Preselected only | $525,776 | $5,168 | 2024 |
| Mjd Starfish Foundation | Plano | Preselected only | $500,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Ershel Franklin Charitable Trust | Post | Preselected only | $495,893 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| M K Brown Foundation Inc | Pampa | Open to applications | $493,625 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Bancroft-Clair Foundation Inc | Austin | Preselected only | $486,000 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Sessions Family Foundation Inc | Lubbock | Open to applications | $480,000 | $17,500 | 2025 |
| The Joe M & Doris R Dealey Family Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $465,000 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Manhattan Fund - Caroline F Peine Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $443,598 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Frances C And William P Smallwood Foundation | Fort Worth | Open to applications | $435,244 | $7,500 | 2025 |
| The Bill & Katie Weaver Charitable Trust | Dallas | Preselected only | $423,488 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Ksl Family Foundation | San Antonio | Preselected only | $402,921 | $10,876 | 2025 |
| Dr Leon Bromberg Charitable Trust | Galveston | Open to applications | $392,000 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| 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 |
| Keyes Charitable Trust 23-48964 | Austin | Preselected only | $359,500 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Mabel A Horne Fund | Dallas | Open to applications | $340,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| William Knox Holt Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $336,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Jm Haggar Jr Family Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $330,915 | $3,500 | 2024 |
| Ray And June Smith Charitable Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $320,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Keith M Orme And Pat Vigeon Orme Charitable Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $311,000 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Caldwell Family Foundation | Cypress | Preselected only | $306,900 | $4,250 | 2025 |
| Robert W Knox Sr And Pearl Willis Knox Charitable Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $306,000 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Hahl Proctor Charitable Trust Account 1290-09 | Dallas | Open to applications | $302,000 | $20,000 | 2025 |
| Hegi Family Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $300,400 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Magee-O'Connor Foundation Inc I/C/O Mr Douglas E Miller | Georgetown | Open to applications | $298,000 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| Sterling Family Foundation | Bellaire | Open to applications | $295,700 | $2,500 | 2025 |
| The Anna Belle Kritser Ii Foundation | Amarillo | Open to applications | $295,000 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Laiglon Fund | Kingsville | Open to applications | $293,300 | $2,250 | 2024 |
| Taylor S Abernathy And Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust | Dallas | Open to applications | $291,500 | $10,000 | 2025 |
| Elizabeth P And Harold R Williams Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $270,000 | $7,000 | 2024 |
| The Alinda Hill Wikert Foundation | Dallas | Open to applications | $262,000 | $5,000 | 2025 |
| The Hg Ash Foundation | Houston | Preselected only | $256,610 | $5,500 | 2025 |
| James D & Kay Y Moran Foundation C/O Kay Y Moran | Dallas | Open to applications | $240,074 | $2,500 | 2024 |
| The Sharma Foundation | Dallas | Preselected only | $237,500 | $7,500 | 2025 |
| 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 |
| Hibbs Family Foundation | Tyler | Preselected only | $209,969 | $1,250 | 2024 |
| Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc | Dallas | Preselected only | $168,843 | $4,168 | 2025 |
| The Arch L Ferguson Foundation | Arlington | Preselected only | $163,450 | $2,000 | 2025 |
| King Family Foundation | San Antonio | Open to applications | $134,650 | $1,250 | 2024 |
