Grants for Youth Programs in Texas

Background

Pentair believes it is our responsibility to make a positive impact on people and the planet – through our solutions, communities, and operations - as reflected in our Win Right Values. Since 1998, Pentair and the Pentair Foundation have contributed more than $80 million to philanthropic causes strengthening the communities in which we operate. The mission of the Pentair Foundation is to support and advance inclusive and sustainable communities by investing in the availability, quality, and enjoyment of water and by increasing the participation of youth and young adults in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

Program Areas

In support of this mission, Pentair and the Pentair Foundation engage in giving across these key program areas:

Water

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to help the world sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water by reducing water stress and building ecological resilience; improving the quality of drinking water; improving access to cleaner and safer water; and increasing water-related safety and well-being.

The Pentair Foundation focuses on programs that help to:

• Move: Reduce water stress and build ecological resilience
• Improve: Improve water quality and reduce single use plastic water bottles
• Enjoy: Increase swim safety and promote water-related well-being

Education

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to help build the workforce of the future by investing in or supporting STEM career pathways, with a particular focus on engineering and manufacturing for youth and young adults.

Community

Pentair and the Pentair Foundation seek to advance vibrant, inclusive communities where we live and work by encouraging employee volunteerism and matching Pentair employee donations.

If you have an initiative you would like Pentair to consider, please contact Pentair. 

Mission

Mrs. Littauer was born in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a descendant of the Cetti family, a prominent Fort Worth family. She earned a degree in journalism and worked in New York as an editor. In 1952, she moved to Connecticut and became an active community volunteer and was involved in city government.

As a result of her passion for teaching, she also worked with troubled youth and was honored with numerous awards for her civic endeavors. Mrs. Littauer established the Educational Trust in 1969 and remained involved in grant decisions until her death in 1989.

Program type

• Arts, Culture, & Humanities;
• Education;
• Food,
• Agriculture, & Nutrition;
• Health;
• Housing & Shelter;
• Human Services.

Guidelines

The Trust considers requests primarily from charitable organizations that provide services to Tarrant County and is particularly interested in, but not limited to, charitable organizations that focus on:

• Scholarships that enable needy, but worthy boys and girls and young adults to attend school, college or university, with a particular emphasis on making scholarships; available for attending schools of journalism;
• Promotion of art, education and good citizenship;
• Alleviating human suffering;
• Medical care and treatment for all needy persons, including hospitals and clinics;
• Providing care, education, recreation and/or physical training for needy, orphaned or disabled children;
• Care of needy persons who are sick, aged or disabled;
• Improvement of living and working conditions of all persons.

Education

Early Childhood Development & Education

The Powell Foundation seeks to ensure that all children benefit from high-quality early environments and services that foster their healthy development, foundational skill-building, school readiness, and lifelong success.

Our Early Childhood investments are focused in the following areas:

• High-quality providers & educators
• Supportive caregivers
• High-capacity sector

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Develop, sustain, and scale the availability of high-quality early childhood programs for infants, toddlers, and young children.
• Train and build the capacity of early childhood educators and providers.
• Strengthen the knowledge and capability of parents and other caregivers to nurture and guide their children’s early development and learning.
• Improve the coordination and reach of the intersecting systems impacting early childhood.

Quality Public K-12 Schools

The Powell Foundation believes that all students should receive a high-quality public K-12 education through access to effective schools, curriculum, programming, and support services that ensure they graduate from high school prepared for post-secondary success.

Our Quality Public K-12 Schools investments are focused in the following areas:

• Excellent educators
• Student supports
• Quality schools & school models

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Strengthen preparation, pathways, training, and development for teachers, school leaders, and district leaders.
• Ensure students receive high-quality, evidence-based academic instruction, programming, and supports.
• Promote the positive development of non-cognitive skills, social-emotional learning, and positive school climate and culture.
• Scale and expand access to high-quality district and public charter school models that strengthen educational outcomes for all students.

Post-secondary Pathways to Success

The Powell Foundation seeks to ensure that all students are prepared for, can access, and complete a post-secondary program that leads to meaningful employment opportunities.

Our Post-Secondary Pathways to Success investments are focused in the following areas:

• Post-secondary access and success
• Post-secondary readiness
• Policies and systems

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Increase access to and participation in advanced coursework, career awareness programming, and college and career entrance exams.
• Strengthen post-secondary advising and counseling and provide replicable and scalable tools to improve access.
• Bolster the academic preparedness of students to pursue post-secondary pathways; increase student proficiency in non-cognitive and affective skills critical to post-secondary success.
• Strengthen post-secondary persistence, certificate/degree completion, and career attainment.
• Support policies that increase post-secondary access, persistence, and success.

Aligned Cradle-to-Career Education System

The Powell Foundation supports efforts to coordinate and connect people, programs, systems, and policies and collective efforts to create a seamless and integrated educational pathway for children and youth.

Our Aligned Cradle-to-Career Education System investments are focused in the following area:

• Effective tools, policies, and systems

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Promote continuity across the education system, supporting students at pivotal transition points and accelerating high-impact practices.
• Convene and build a coalition of advocates in support of a sustained and scaled cradle-to-career continuum.
• Invest stakeholders in an aligned vision for strengthening and better connecting early childhood, K-12, and post-secondary.
• Democratize access to user-friendly data and the creation of tools to track and monitor outcomes for students across the full continuum.

Supportive Communities

The Arts

The Powell Foundation works to promote vibrant communities by expanding equitable access to educational experiences in the arts and encouraging public engagement with diverse arts and culture.

Our Arts investments are focused in the following areas:

• Arts education
• Public arts and culture access

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Provide arts education and cultural experiences to K-12 students, particularly those attending schools in “arts deserts”.
• Provide training on teaching and learning techniques that integrate the arts.
• Expand the community’s access to and engagement in the arts.
• Increase diversity and representation in the arts, with a lens towards historically marginalized groups.

Conservation

The Powell Foundation seeks to foster environmental benefits for current and future generations by connecting people to nature, building environmental stewardship, and addressing critical problems in the local environment.

Our Conservation investments are focused in the following areas:

• Conservation & Environmental education
• Connecting people to nature
• Environmental protection

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Create high-quality conservation and environmental science learning experiences for children and youth.
• Foster an appreciation and understanding of nature, the natural environment, and environmental stewardship, particularly among children and youth.
• Increase equitable access to public parks and urban greenspaces to support community wellbeing.
• Address critical environmental issues and efforts focused on protecting, preserving, and improving natural resources impacting our geographies through the support of programs, initiatives, and advocacy efforts.

Human Services

The Powell Foundation seeks to foster community wellbeing by empowering children, families, and individuals with the resources and supports they need to flourish.

Our Human Services investments are focused in the following areas:

• Stabilization & empowerment
• Emotional wellbeing

We invest in organizations who champion efforts to:

• Address food security and hunger alleviation at scale for children, youth, families, and other vulnerable populations.
• Provide housing, wrap-around services, and skill-building programs for homeless and housing insecure individuals, including transition-age youth.
• Promote emotional wellbeing of children and youth in crisis by providing mental/behavioral health interventions and supports.
• Coordinate and build the capacity of school systems to use evidence-based practices to promote students’ mental and behavioral health, including prevention, identification, and treatment efforts.

Hoblitzelle Foundation Grant

Hoblitzelle Foundation was established by Karl and Esther Hoblitzelle in 1942 for charitable, scientific, literacy or educational purposes within the State of Texas.  Since inception, the Directors have approved over 3,400 grants, investing over $252 million in the social service, cultural, educational, and medical organizations in Texas.

What We Fund

The Foundation supports capital projects (i.e., building construction, acquisition, renovation, equipment, vehicles, and technology) of nonprofit organizations in Texas, primarily in the Dallas area.  When grants are made outside of this geographic preference, it is likely due to a historical interest exhibited by the founder, a current interest by a board member, or the large scope of impact the grant would have on that particular region of Texas.

Funding Categories

The foundation makes grants in the seven funding categories:

• Arts & Culture
  • The foundation supports efforts to enhance the quality of, and access to, arts and culture.
• Civic
  • Projects include neighborhood revitalization, support of philanthropy and volunteerism, civic education, museums and exhibits, parks, trails, and gardens.
• Disabled
  • The foundation supports therapy facilities, assisted and independent living communities, sheltered workshops, adaptive resources, and educational projects.
• Education
  • Projects include support for capital initiatives at independent and charter schools, higher education institutions, and at organizations that support public school students.
• Environment
  • The foundation supports initiatives to conserve natural resources, capital aspects of education programs, as well as zoos and animal welfare.
• Medical
  • Projects include support for capital initiatives at medical facilities, equipment for research or treatment, and a variety of health and welfare organizations.
• Social Services
  • The foundation supports the capital needs of a variety of organizations that address food insecurity, access to shelters and housing, special needs of seniors, family planning, counseling, children and youth needs, and general social service agencies.

Hodges Family Foundation

Welcome to the Hodges Family Foundation website. The Hodges Family Foundation was created as a 501(c)(3)organization by Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Hodges.

The Foundation provides funds to assist with various nonprofit organizations in West Texas and beyond. Our funds have addressed community outreach programs, missionary work work, youth initiatives, and programs that enhance overall education and the arts.

About Us

Eddie and Nelda Hodges have dedicated their lives to serving others with charitable contributions. Mr. Hodges was born and raised in West Texas and also owns and operates the Hords Creek Ranch in Coleman, Texas.  

The Hords Creek Ranch is located near Coleman and offers a great getaway for people wanting to experience a working ranch and enjoy staying at the Whispering Winds Cabin. The ranch has also hosted many retreats for nonprofit organizations.  

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation only accepts unsolicited proposals for specific areas within the education, family economic stability and childhood health sectors in select countries where we work, namely the United States, India and South Africa.

As a guideline, the foundation does not fund more than 25% of a project’s budget or more than 10% of an organization’s total annual operating expenses.

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has always recognized the power of providing grants to partner organizations that we knew were already working hard to improve the lives of urban children living in poverty. By aligning with organizations that are already making a difference, we continue to make an immediate impact on the lives of thousands of children.

Foundation priorities:

We fund social enterprises that directly serve or impact children or youth from urban low-income communities in the areas of education, health, and family economic stability (including livelihoods and financial inclusion). These social enterprises may be structured as for-profit or nonprofit entities.

Partnerships

We collaborate with a range of organizations focused on creating opportunities for children and families living in urban poverty, with a deep emphasis on measuring impact. Our funding advances projects already making an impact in education, health, and family economic stability. Through these enduring and long-standing partnerships, we create lasting change together.

About the Foundation

Amon G. Carter Foundation is a Texas non-profit corporation established in 1945 by Amon G. Carter and Nenetta Burton Carter. The foundation is a 501(c) (3) exempt private foundation as defined in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Grants support work in the fields of art and culture, civic and public affairs, education, health, and human services.

How to Get Support

Primary fields of interest include:

• the arts; education;
• health and medical services;
• human and social services;
• programs benefitting youth and elderly;
• civic and community endeavors that enhance quality of life.

We have no deadlines for submission of grant requests. Applications are received and processed throughout the year. The Foundation Board meets three times each year to consider grant requests. Meetings are typically held in February, May, and November.

Community Grants

The Community Foundation of Abilene (or "Foundation") is a public foundation committed to improving the quality of life in the Abilene area. In 1985, the Foundation was established with a permanent unrestricted endowment whose earnings benefit the local community through grants to charitable nonprofit organizations serving within Taylor County. These funds give the Foundation the flexibility to support the changing needs in our community through competitive community grant cycles, offered yearly each fall and spring.

Areas of Focus

• Animal Services
• Children and Youth
• Community Development
• Education
• Fine Arts and Culture
• Health and Mental Health
• Human and Social Services

Funding Guidelines

Grants through the community grant cycle are awarded from the unrestricted endowment and field of interest funds held at the Foundation. The Foundation maintains full discretion over all grantmaking decisions.

In regard to funding, the Foundation considers the following: operating expenses, special projects, innovative programs, capacity building, and capital requests.

Funding Amount

Requests should range from $5,000 to $35,000. Occasional capital requests of up to $50,000 may be considered.

Grants exceeding $20,000 are awarded infrequently.

Any request exceeding $35,000 requires an applicant interview with staff prior to application submittal

Henry Foundation

Purpose

The Henry Foundation was established on August 9, 2006, with the Office of the Secretary of State in Texas as a 501(c) organization under Texas Code Section 11.18 (c). Its purpose is “to receive and administer funds which shall be used exclusively for the performance of charitable activities within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501 (c) (3) and the Texas Tax Code Section 11.18 (c).”

Specifically the Corporation is “organized to engage directly in the support of charitable, benevolent, religious, eleemosynary (defined as generous in assistance to the poor), literary, patriotic, civic, and scientific and educational purposes and to support other qualified organizations or entities engaged in such purposes, all in compliance with the Corporation’s tax exempt status, the Internal Revenue Code and Texas law.”

Vision

Improving the quality of life for citizens of Midland, Texas through giving which will have a lasting effect.

Mission

Focusing Resources to Change Lives

Core Values

• Share Christian charity (with excellence), i.e., to’ live it’, focusing on problem solving and self-help for others.
• Teach family giving for the second generation and beyond.
• Encourage company giving of time and financial resources through employee involvement and investment back into the community.
• Improve community life, i.e., to be visionary and inspire quality; to think “outside the box,” and to promote opportunities for all people in communities (primarily Midland) where the Henrys have been connected during their lifetimes.

Objectives

• To make Midland a better place by supporting quality of life for all community residents,
• To identify key projects to address community focus and direction,
• To collaborate (partner and invest) with other non-profit organizations in order to address issues within the community which impede quality of life for all residents, and
• To invite other foundations and community groups to join in thoughtful giving which addresses root causes and ‘builds fences” rather than “band-aids” issues for the community.

Areas of Interest

The Henry Foundation makes grants to qualified 501(c) (3) non-profit organizations in a wide variety of program areas including social services, education, health, youth programs, recreation, arts and cultural activities for the benefit of the community.

Geographic Focus With the Henry’s long time involvement in the local community and Midland being the main place of Mr. Henry’s professional life, the couple prefers their funding commitment go to benefit programs and services primarily located in Midland, Texas. Consideration may be given to projects outside the community with emphasis on support for areas where the Henrys have a business or personal connection.Types of Support Gifts range in size and may fund capital and special projects (2/3) and operating (program) grants (1/3), but not endowment funds. Collaborative projects shared with other organizations or funders and both multi-year and challenge or matching gifts will be considered for funding by The Henry Foundation.

History

Established and endowed by William and Jeanne Pratt in 1999, the PFF's work reflects the interests and principals of the Pratt family. In addition to community efforts, the PFF gives special consideration to promoting excellence in schools as well as advancements in healthcare and medical technology.

The PFF actively engages and supports a number of cornerstone organizations though a rigorous assessment-based initiative that provides core program grants. The PFF strives to support a variety of organizations that bring innovation to the stewardship of these causes.

Activities Supported Include the Following

• Housing Assistance
• Support and Assistance for Abused and Battered Women and Their Dependants
• Educational Assistance
• General Education Institutional Assistance (Public and Private schools and Universities)
• Disaster Relief
• Aid for Women in Crisis Pregnancies
• Disadvantaged Youth Programs
• Healthcare for Children

Founded in 2006 by Jan and Trevor Rees-Jones, The Rees-Jones Foundation is a private foundation that works with non-profit organizations, primarily in North Texas, to serve others and improve their quality of life and life circumstances in tangible ways.

The vision of The Rees-Jones Foundation is that the love of Christ is experienced in tangible ways by those in our community who are disadvantaged or who are suffering spiritually, physically, or emotionally.

The mission of the Foundation is to serve God by serving others, sharing His resources in ways that provide opportunities for the disadvantaged, relief for the suffering, and encouragement in the growth and well-being of children and families in our community.

What We Fund

Animal Welfare

The Foundation supports organizations that promote the ethical and humane treatment of animals. It is important to the Foundation to prevent animal cruelty through rescue and rehabilitative care, and to secure safe, loving, forever homes for companion animals.

At the community-level, the Foundation supports initiatives that ensure the city is safe for animals and residents.

The Foundation’s focus in animal welfare is primarily:

• Adoption for animals in need of a forever home
• Preventing animal cruelty
• Maintaining Dallas’ designation as a no-kill city

Child Protection

The Foundation is working to alleviate conditions that are harmful to families or place children at risk of maltreatment by supporting organizations that provide prevention services for youth and their families.

The Foundation supports organizations that prevent child maltreatment. Through support for prevention services, the Foundation encourages healthy family functioning and resiliency of youth who have faced adverse experiences.

In addition, the Foundation supports organizations that provide refuge from unsafe living conditions including homelessness, and second-change programs that help struggling students or youth involved with the juvenile justice system.

The Foundation’s focus in child protection is primarily:

• Provision of parent education and training, home visiting programs, and other helpful interventions that strengthen families
• Preventing child abuse or neglect within families

Child Substitute Care

The Foundation seeks organizations that support children in substitute care and ensure that all children achieve permanency in home that is safe and healthy. For youth who have been maltreated and removed from their home, the Foundation supports organizations that provide those youth with effective support services and safe, therapeutic placements – especially those that can meet the needs of youth with high needs. The Foundation also supports organizations that fight to hold perpetrators of child abuse and neglect accountable.

The Foundation supports organizations that address the needs of those in temporary or permanency conservatorship by meeting their immediate and future needs. Additionally, the Foundation supports innovations, such as Community-Based Care, that improve the foster care system in Texas.

The Foundation’s focus in child substitute care is primarily:

• Building community capacity to care for youth who have been abused or neglected
• Providing youth in substitute care with therapeutic placements and services

Community Benefit

The Foundation supports capacity building that engages the community, and projects that improve the quality of life for North Texans. Programs include large-scale initiatives that engage the community through charitable giving and volunteerism, provide emergency relief, or poverty intervention.

The Foundation’s Youth Internship Program and Christmas Giving also fall into this portfolio as each seeks to improve the community through targeted efforts.

The Foundation’s focus in community benefit is primarily:

• Improving the community through philanthropy and volunteerism

Healthy Families

The Foundation supports programs that focus on strengthening families and communities so that both thrive.

The Foundation supports organizations that help families achieve safety and stability through the provision of evidence-based programming, such as parenting and marriage support, and solutions that address food insecurity, and increase access to health care.

The Foundation also seeks to provide children residing in under-resourced communities with access to high-quality, early childhood development programs and Christian education.

The Foundation’s focus in healthy families is primarily:

• Building support systems and community engagement with reducing exposure to trauma
• Providing access to high-quality child care that promotes child development

International 

The Foundation supports efforts around the world that provide rehabilitative services to youth with disabilities, and provide families with basic needs such as clean water, and services that teach economic and social resilience.

The Foundation supports primarily Christian organizations that serve children and families in Africa, Central America and India in the following areas:

• Chronic Health & Disability Services – focuses on programs that provide life-changing surgeries and therapies to children in Africa with physical and intellectual disabilities.
• Human Rights & Child Protection– focuses on programs that serve youth and families in India through efforts to end bonded labor and human trafficking.
• Water & Sanitation – focuses on programs that provide youth and families in Africa and Central America with access to safe water.
• Youth & Family Empowerment – focuses on programs that provide youth and families in Africa with enrichment opportunities, such as financial literacy classes and family counseling.

The Foundation considers applications for international grants by invitation only.

Disability Inclusion

The Foundation is working to support children and youth adversely affected by a disability by supporting access to adaptive youth experiences, animal-assisted therapy, traditional and nontraditional therapeutic services, and independent living programs.

The Foundation supports organizations that serve youth with a broad range of conditions that impair their daily living and quality of life. Services that are funded include traditional and nontraditional therapy, youth and family supports, and enrichment opportunities that serve youth with disabilities or chronic health conditions that may or may not be curable.

The Foundation is also interested in supporting programs that assist youth with the transition to adulthood, and animal-assisted therapy, including service dog programs and equine therapy.

The Foundation’s focus in chronic health and disability services is primarily:

• Early Childhood Intervention services
• Special education
• Animal-assisted therapies
• Adaptive youth experiences

Youth Formation 

The Foundation supports access to formative, Christian experiences, such as out-of-school-time (after school and summer) programs, camp, and mentorships, for youth in order to cultivate character, develop a healthy lifestyle, and expand opportunities available to them.

The Foundation supports organizations that provide youth with a range of activities that offer academic assistance, enrichment opportunities, and healthy lifestyle outcomes.

The hope is for youth to have experiences that instill moral character, introduce a Christian world view, and develop qualities of a Christian servant leader, such as humility and integrity.

The Foundation’s focus in youth experiences is primarily to:

• Encourage Christian discipleship among youth
• Create opportunities for moral and ethical character development

Dallas Mavericks Foundation Grant

The Dallas Mavericks Foundation (The Mavs Foundation) is dedicated to building a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families who need us most through financial support, advocacy and service. Each year the Mavs Foundation provides thousands of dollars in grants, basketball courts, reading and learning centers, and special projects to organizations throughout North Texas.

Grants & Special Projects

$50,000 Grants

The Mavs Foundation is dedicated to building a stronger community by empowering youth, women and families in need in North Texas. Each year the Board of Trustees selects organizations for grants to support programming costs for organizations that assist children, women and families in need.

Special Project Grants

The Mavs Foundation offers grants (up to $10,000) for special projects such as holiday programs, transportation, and/or miscellaneous short-term projects with well-defined funding needs.

Basketball Court Refurbishment Grant

The Mavs Foundation refurbishes basketball courts at local nonprofits and community organizations to encourage healthy living and provide safe places for children and residents in the community. This is an in-kind project to refurbish or replace an existing court or gym in need of repair. All work for basketball court projects is completed by Mavs Foundation staff, volunteers and partners.

Reading and Learning Center Grants

Organizations can apply for a Mavs Foundation Reading and Learning Center grant that is designed to expand learning opportunities for reading and educations programs, as well as provide computer labs with access to technology to assist teens and adults with job-skill training and other valuable tools. This is an in-kind project to refurbish or replace a space in need of repair and updates. All work for reading and learning center projects is completed by Mavs Foundation staff, volunteers and partners.

History

THE Reuter Family Foundation is a family foundation founded in 2011 as a provider of human services to the poor, needy and disadvantaged and to assist other organizations that provide human services to this population.

Reuter Family Foundation Grant

We are a relatively small foundation granting less than $100,000 per year. We often enjoy meeting at our prospective grantee sites and sometimes participating with them in certain projects. For this reason we confine our grants to social service organizations in the Collin County and Dallas, Texas area.

Focus Area

Since its inception, the Foundation has concentrated its grant awards on emergency assistance to the poor and needy, services and rehabilitation for individuals with chemical dependencies, abused women and low-cost housing.

Eligible Projects

• Provide emergency assistance to displaced individuals.
• Assist with affordable housing.
• Provide social services to the poor and disadvantaged.
• Provide temporary and/or permanent housing for the safety of youth and/or adults.
• Assist underserved families with early childhood education.
• Provide programs for substance abuse, addiction or mental health.

The Board of Directors of the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation is committed to the highest standards of philanthropy and to honoring the founders’ original intent, while adapting to today’s needs.

Community Grants: North Texas

Aging Population

Helping seniors protect or improve their financial independence, through efforts such as employment services, money management programs, financial literacy education, benefits counseling, debt management assistance, food and nutrition security, mental health counseling and case management, transportation, and home improvement or repair; and protecting seniors from physical or financial abuse.

Arts, Culture, and History

Providing artistic, historical, or cultural experiences that enhance learning in school-age children, or extend the benefit of the arts to children, the elderly, and others who might not otherwise have access; helping the cultural sector build future audiences and generate sustained operational funding.

Children and Youth

Assisting young people who are aging out of the foster care system in preparing for independent adulthood, including case management, education, employment, housing, and mental health services; and supporting youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.    

Economically Disadvantaged

Addressing the wealth gap by improving the financial stability and economic security of individuals and families through an integrated approach of improving financial health, income supports, and employment, offered either by a single agency or a group of agencies working in concert.

Education

Supporting the educational and social-emotional development of children ages birth to five, including pre-K programs, kindergarten readiness efforts, and quality improvement initiatives.

Types of Grants Available

• Program
• Capital

Grant Average and Range

• Range: $15,000 to $75,000
• Average: $30,000

Topfer Family Foundation Grant

The Topfer Family Foundation is committed to helping people connect to the tools and resources needed to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives.

Program Areas

The mission of the Topfer Family Foundation (TFF) is to fund programs and organizations that connect people to the tools and resources they need to build self-sufficient and fulfilling lives. Programs eligible for TFF funding will adhere to the guidelines listed below and address one or more of the following program areas:

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment 

Self-sufficiency for children and families begins in a safe, healthy home. TFF supports programs that provide resources, training and treatment for families and children of abuse. Grants are awarded to programs that promote positive parenting, strengthen families, and provide early intervention. Additionally, TFF funds therapeutic support services for victims of abuse to enhance their quality of life and enable them to reach their full potential.

Youth Enrichment 

TFF is committed to helping at-risk youth prepare for self-sufficient, fulfilling lives. Therefore, the foundation funds initiatives that help youth develop practical life skills, promote education, build self-confidence, and provide positive development and enrichment opportunities.

Job Training and Support Services

Self-sufficiency is unlikely without the skills and knowledge to earn a livable wage. Therefore, the foundation supports job training programs and support services that enable people to increase their earning potential and enhance their quality of life through sustainable and meaningful employment. Initiatives eligible for TFF funding include vocational training, remedial education and life skills training. Successful programs will address the multiple needs of the individual to ensure that employment is secured and sustained.

Children's Health

For parents who have faced the expensive and overwhelming task of caring for an ill child, self-sufficiency can be a distant dream. TFF supports organizations that provide access to critical healthcare for low-income children and those with chronic and terminal illnesses. Grants are awarded to programs that address the physical and emotional needs of sick children and their families through compassionate care, medical treatment and intervention services.

Aging in Place

Aging does not lead to an inevitable loss of independence. However, limited access to safe, affordable housing can be a barrier. TFF partners with local organizations that provide housing options for the elderly while ensuring access to the support services needed to maintain their health and independence. Eligible programs include those that offer home modification, home repair, food and nutrition services, and affordable housing alternatives.

Application Process

Applications are accepted year round and scheduled for review based on the order in which they are received. The Board of Directors reviews applications at its quarterly meetings, generally held in March, June, September and December. 

Since its inception, the Foundation, which is still led by Lester T. Sunderland's descendants, has focused on supporting construction projects, awarding grants to nonprofits in the Kansas City region and other markets traditionally served by the Ash Grove Cement Company. 

 The Foundation prefers to make grants for construction and special interest projects rather than for annual operating expenses. 

Grants for planning, design, construction, renovation, repairs and restoration of facilities are considered. Areas of interest include higher education, youth serving agencies, health facilities, community buildings, museums, civic projects and energy efficient affordable housing projects sponsored by qualified tax-exempt organizations. 

Funding Areas

In recent grant cycles, the Board of Trustees has awarded the majority of grants in four broadly defined areas:

Higher Education

In 2022, the Foundation awarded $49 million to more than 35 educational organizations. Grantees included community colleges, private colleges, and public universities.

Human Services

The Foundation awarded $30 million to human service nonprofits in 2022, and many grants in this area went to groups that provide essential services to youth and families. Grantees included a range of youth-focused groups, including Reconciliation Services, the Nebraska Youth Justice Initiative in Omaha, Nebraska and the Sno-Valley Senior Center in Carnation, Washington. 

Arts and Culture

Arts and culture projects received $23 million in 2022, including grants to the Springfield Art Museum in Springfield, Missouri, the Omaha Zoo and the Seattle Aquarium in Seattle, Washington. Health Care and Hospitals.

Health Care and Hospitals

This is a growing area of need in many communities the Foundation serves. In 2022, $65 million was awarded to hospitals and health-care groups to build and improve their facilities.

THE LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND was established by the estate of Laura Jane Musser of Little Falls, Minnesota to continue the personal philanthropy which she practiced in her lifetime.

Intercultural Harmony Grant

The LAURA JANE MUSSER FUND would like to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens of different cultural backgrounds within defined geographical areas through collaborative, cross-cultural exchange projects. Projects must be intercultural and demonstrate intercultural exchange, rather than focused on just one culture.

Priority is Placed on Projects that . . .

Include  members of various cultural communities working together on projects with common goals

Build positive relationships across cultural lines

Engender intercultural harmony, tolerance, understanding, and respect

Enhance intercultural communication, rather than cultural isolation, while at the same time honoring the unique qualities of each culture

Projects must demonstrate:

• Need in the community for the intercultural exchange project
• Grassroots endorsement by participants across cultural lines, as well as their active participation in planning and implementation of the project
• The ability of the organization to address the challenges of working across the cultural barriers identified by the project
• Tangible benefits in the larger community

Available Funds

Planning (up to $5,000) 

These funds may support costs like: consultant or staff time, meeting costs, mailings, secretarial support, refreshments, local travel, childcare, etc.

Implementation (up to $25,000)

These funds are available to implement collaborative cross-cultural exchange projects. The projects should result in a tangible outcome within at least the first 18 months. Projects will be eligible for either planning or implementation funds during any one grant period

Outcomes

Outcomes should include:

• A demonstration of intercultural exchange between cultures
• Increased comfort in interaction between the groups and individual citizens addressed by the project
• Harmonious shared use of public space and community facilities
• Continued cooperation by the participants or communities addressed by the project

Intercultural Harmony projects can be carried out in a number of areas, including (but not limited to):

• Community service
• Youth activities
• The arts

What the program will cover

• New programs or projects within their first three years
• The planning or implementation phase of a project

The In-N-Out Burger Foundation’s mission is to assist children and youth who have been victims of child abuse and neglect, and to prevent others from suffering a similar fate. The Foundation will only consider requests from organizations that closely align with our mission and that serve communities where In-N-Out Burger does business.

The In-N-Out Burger Foundation is happy to consider the following types of grants:

Traditional Grants: Grant awards range from $5,000 - $25,000.

Program: Restricted funding to support the development, expansion, or enhancement of programs within an existing organization.

General Operating Support: Unrestricted funding to support the overall operations and sustainability of your nonprofit. Applicants must present a strong case on how this funding will help sustain the organization’s mission and provide benefits to the children in their care. *Please note that all of your organization’s programs must align with our mission to be considered for this type of support.

Capital Grants: Grant awards range from $5,000 - $50,000.

Capital Campaign: Restricted funding for the construction of new facilities, renovations or upgrades to existing buildings, and other special projects that will enhance the organization’s mission.

Capital Purchase: Restricted funding to purchase equipment, furnishings, or any other major material purchases that will enhance the organization’s mission.

Capital grants are awarded on a very limited basis each year. The Foundation will only consider requests from organizations that meet all other funding criteria and who already have an established long-term funding relationship with the Foundation (minimum of 2 years).

Please carefully review the Capital Grant Guidelines above to ensure that your organization meets the requirements to apply. Capital Grants are invitation-only. Please contact us to set a 30-minute meeting to discuss your project and be prepared to send a draft summary of the project for review beforehand. 

People Helping People

Founded in 2003, the United Heritage Charity Foundation was developed to support the many charitable projects in which United Heritage Credit Union participates. Since its inception, the Charity Foundation has distributed funds to numerous local charities including children’s organizations, cancer research, veterans and education initiatives. 

UHCF Donation Request

In order to ensure our support has the most direct impact and meaningful impact on our communities, the Charity Foundation has shifted our donation process to focus on organizations and groups based on what is happening throughout the year to actively address current needs. This partnership approach allows us to work side-by-side with them and tell more of the story behind each organization's impact. 

How We Provide Support

The United Heritage Charity Foundation places priority on contributing to deserving organizations that make a difference in our local communities. To maximize our efforts, we support organizations that focus on improving the lives of individuals within Central and East Texas. 

To optimize our efforts, the Charity Foundation supports organizations whose focus includes one or more of a few specific areas outlined here:

• Education:
  • Focus Season: July - September
  • With a belief that our children remain our single greatest resource, the United Heritage Charity Foundation is a strong supporter of education initiatives for young people. By giving today’s youth every opportunity for success, our communities will grow and prosper.
• Family & Children:
  • Focus Season: July - September
  • The Charity Foundation believes that children are the key to our future and that family is the biggest influence in a child's life. Supporting these relationships whenever possible is very important.
• Healthcare:
  • Focus Season: April - June
  • Healthcare has been and will continue to be an important aspect of our culture. The Charity Foundation understands the impact that healthcare and medical research have on our communities.
• Human Services:
  • Focus Season: January - March
  • This area of focus incorporates a few very important initiatives such as assistance for the elderly, those with disabilities or mental health struggles, and many other community assistance programs.
• Military & Veteran Assistance:
  • Focus Season: October - December
  • The United Heritage Charity Foundation feels it is important to support our military and veterans in as many ways as possible to show our appreciation of their many sacrifices. This is also a nod to United Heritage Credit Union's history, as it originally started as a military credit union.

As part of their commitment to the City of Arlington, Texas - home of AT&T Stadium - the Jones family has pledged to donate $16.5 million to organizations supporting Arlington youth over 33 years through the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation. The foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of youth of the City of Arlington by funding programs and facilities dedicated to football and athletics, health and wellness, education and the arts through matching grants.

Also in one of its more recent contributions to the Arlington community, the Arlington Youth Foundation donated $1 million, in concurrence with a $1 million donation from the NFL, to support the build of what is now the Gene and Jerry Jones Family North Texas Youth Education Town ("the YET") at The Salvation Army in Arlington. The YET provides educational, athletic and arts programs, and many other services, including after-school and summer care, to Arlington youth and their families.

The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of youth of the City of Arlington by funding programs and facilities dedicated to football and athletics, health and wellness, education and the arts through matching grants.

The Gene and Jerry Jones Family Arlington Youth Foundation awards project and general support grants to recognized IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus their efforts on youth of the City of Arlington. These nonprofit organizations must demonstrate the ability to secure current and future funds matching the awarded grant.

About the Holloway Family Foundation

Located in North Central Texas, the Holloway Family Foundation was founded onthe core values of its founders, Graham and Carolyn Holloway, and continues to be driven by these principles today. The personal experience of drastically altering their financial circumstances through a good job, elevating their sense of self-worth via the arts and benefitting from a transformative relationship with a mentor were all components that molded Graham and Carolyn’s lives. Today, the foundation carries on their unique story in an effort to provide similar opportunities to others.

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of life for people in our communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or religion through:

• a comprehensive and holistic approach to financial security
• creative expression for children and youth from under resourced communities
• mentorship focused on individual development

General Funding Areas

• Pathways to financial stability through workforce development
• Creative expression for children from under resourced communities
• Mentorship for youth development

At the Holloway Family Foundation, we focus our philanthropic efforts in three intentional ways that speak to our family’s heritage.

Creative expression for children from under resourced communities

With Carolyn’s influence, the Holloway Family Foundation trusts in the transformative power of individual expression and acknowledges the multi-faceted developmental benefits for children who participate in artistic endeavors. Therefore, the foundation proudly supports non-profits that bring creative opportunities to families who are not in a position to provide them to their children on their own.

Pathways to financial stability through workforce development

Because of the founder’s strong work ethic and his intrinsic belief in the inherent value of work, the Holloway Family Foundation focuses on funding programs that provide career development training for individuals who otherwise would not have access to those prospects. The foundation recognizes that having a living-wage job not only provides economic stability to individuals and their families, but also gives people a sense of personal worth that comes from contributing to the greater good of society as a whole.

Youth mentorship

Readily admitting the powerful impact of a personal mentor during his youth, Graham actively sought opportunities to serve in this capacity for others throughout his life. For this reason, the foundation embraces one-on-one mentorship programs whose goals are to influence young people who are in need of guidance, often due to circumstances beyond their control.

Background

Every community faces unique barriers that require collaborative solutions to thrive. The Dow Promise Program supports educational and economic challenges Black youth and adults face in the United States by addressing community-identified needs and advancing equitable opportunities. Through grants of up to $10,000 towards social, economic or environmental initiatives, Dow Promise not only fosters a thriving community, but a shared future.

Since 2000, this annual competitive program has committed to uplifting communities in which Dow operates by supporting their needs and investing in positive social change for long-term success.

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) 

The mission of the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is to advance our state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives.

Arts Respond Project

This competitive grant program provides project assistance grants on a short-term basis and may include administrative costs directly related to the project.

Projects must address ONE of the following priority areas:

EDUCATION

Intent: Projects that use art to promote innovations in K-12 public education.

Designed for projects that impact Pre-K-12 public school students during the school day. Projects must be aligned with the TEKS and conducted in conjunction with school officials. Projects may occur in a school setting or off-site (field trip). Before and after-school projects are not eligible.

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES

Intent: Projects that use art to improve human health or functioning.

Designed for projects that focus on health related topics, serve specific populations, or occur in a health care or human service setting (hospital, clinic, senior activity center, women’s shelter, homeless shelter, etc).

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Intent: Projects that use art to diversify local economies, generate revenue, and attract visitors and investment.

Designed for projects that focus on job growth or cultural tourism (festivals, gallery walks, art fairs, etc).

PUBLIC SAFETY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Intent: Projects that use art to prevent delinquency and recidivism in youth and adults.

Designed for projects that focus on at-risk youth or incarcerated populations (after school program, juvenile detention center, adult prison, alternative learning center).

NATURAL RESOURCES & AGRICULTURE

Intent: Projects that use art to understand and/or improve the ecological and agricultural environment.

Designed for projects that occur in rural counties (festivals, fairs, exhibitions, performances) or focus on natural resources (oil, water, green art, ecological issues).

Ms. Foundation for Women

The mission of the Ms. Foundation for Women is to build women’s collective power in the U.S. to advance equity and justice for all. We achieve our mission by investing in, and strengthening, the capacity of women-led movements to advance meaningful social, cultural and economic change in the lives of women.

Birth Justice Initiative

In 2022, Ms. Foundation for Women launched our first national, open call request for proposals for our Birth Justice Initiative to support Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities in addressing racial based health disparities in birth experiences and birth outcomes. Through this initiative, Ms. will mobilize funding and capacity building resources nationally to organizations implementing birth justice strategies rooted in movement building and organizing.

The Birth Justice Initiative will build upon our decades of experience supporting grassroots leaders fighting for reproductive justice. The overall goals of our initiative are to:

• Build power within the birth justice movement
• Increase connectivity and collaboration between Birth Justice Organizations and movement leaders.
• Provide philanthropic advocacy, thought partnership, and thought leadership, to influence the movement of more resources to the Birth Justice movement.

We are committed to deepening our investment in grassroots Black, Indigenous and WGOC-led organizations working toward achieving birth justice. In our first round of grant making, we will invest over $1,000,000 in support of birth justice organizations across the spectrum of movement building and organizing, and supporting our communities to advance more equitable birth outcomes.

Who is the Byrne Family Foundation Trust?

Founded in 2009, the Byrne Family Foundation Trust (BFFT) is dedicated to championing children’s educational growth. We are committed to improving educational opportunities for children through support at school and within the home. Additionally, a portion of our giving is dedicated to the animal welfare in our local communities.

Our board of trustees is composed of two generations of family members who are invested in the responsible stewardship of BFFT’s funds.

What kinds of projects and organizations does BFFT fund?

The BFFT is primarily focused on educational funding, with a blend of early childhood, K-12, leadership/teacher development, and post secondary/higher learning opportunities. We support educational programs because we believe that education is one of the most powerful tools in creating equitable access to opportunity. We fund projects and organizations that provide holistic, quality educational experiences, because they have the power to open doors for children and youth in our communities.

As a family, we also understand the powerful bond between people and their pets. The Foundation allocates a portion of our giving to animal welfare initiatives, which include service animal programs, no-kill animal shelters and spay/neuter services.

The BFFT funds organizations in the cities and regions our trustees call home. As a result, we support projects that serve our communities of Dallas, Texas and Park City, Utah. The Foundation is not considering projects outside of these geographic regions at this time. 

 Fast Track Grant 

The Fast Track grant program was created to respond to urgent community needs. The application is brief, there are no reporting requirements, and all funds will be distributed in the same month that organizations apply. This is a new program for the Byrne Family Foundation Trust starting in 2022; as such, we expect it to change and evolve over time.

Since this is a new program, we’ve prepared a list of commonly asked questions. Please review them in full here before reaching out with an additional inquiry! If you do have a question that you don’t see answered here, we’re happy to discuss over email.

Fast Track grants are a new program for BFFT, and launched for the first time in July 2022. Since this is a new program, we expect it to evolve over time, so the application and the process may change!

You are welcome to apply again if you have not yet received Fast Track funding in this calendar year. Once you’re awarded a Fast Track grant, though, you have to wait until the next calendar year to apply again.

Priorities

Education projects should fit into one of the following categories:

• Early childhood education
• K-12 education
• Post-secondary education
• Teacher training or other administrative capacity building
• Public policy
• Afterschool or summer camp
• Basic needs (including food banks, school supply donations, etc.)
• Mentoring or youth empowerment

Animal welfare projects should be in support of domestic animals only — household pets, domestic animals, and service animals are all eligible, but wildlife projects will not be funded at this time. Projects should fit into one of the following categories: 

• Animal rescue
• Spay/neuter services
• Animal-assisted therapy
• Service animal training

CFT believes that investing in capacity building helps North Texas nonprofits strengthen their ability to serve their communities.

We are seeking applications from organizations with budgets less than $3 million that focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Financial assistance
• Housing support
• Case management
• Out-of-school time programs
• Job training and career support

This opportunity is intended to help nonprofit organizations build the competencies and skills needed to meet their missions efficiently and effectively. Nonprofits can apply for capacity-building programs in Fundraising, Leadership Development, Marketing, Organizational Effectiveness, Recruitment & Retention, and Technology.

Grants will range from $2,500-$15,000.

Selection Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated on the extent to which they:

• meet the grant eligibility requirements and CFT’s funding priorities
• clearly identify and define the capacity-building project
• state a compelling case that supports how and why the organization’s capacity-building project will help it meet its mission

Organizations may include up to three (3) capacity-building priorities in the application in any of the following categories with examples provided:

• Fundraising
  • Consulting for fundraising and/or grant writing
• Leadership Development
  • Board development and governance
  • ED/CEO development
  • Succession planning
  • Leadership training and development for staff
• Marketing
  • Marketing and social media planning and strategy
• Organizational Effectiveness
  • Financial supports including audits, budgeting, budget forecasting
  • HR and risk management
  • Program evaluation and data collection
  • Strategic plan update or development
  • Facilities improvement, ADA compliance, and capital planning
• Recruitment/Retention
  • Staff and/or volunteer training and wellness
• Technology
  • Purchasing equipment, technology, or software
  • Digital strategy

This is not an exhaustive list of the types of capacity-building projects CFT may fund. There are several different ways nonprofit organizations can build capacity and CFT intends to support a wide breadth of these activities.

About Cigna

Our Mission

To improve the health and vitality of those we serve.

Our Vision

A better future built on the vitality of every individual and every community.

Youth Mental Health Grant

The Cigna Group Foundation is committing $9 million over three years to improve the mental health of youth (ages five to 18) as it relates to post-pandemic stress and distress. This commitment includes support for their parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals like educators and therapists.

We seek to collaborate with and support nonprofits that leverage evidence-informed programs and services to serve local youth experiencing the most need.

During the first year of our three-year commitment, we will focus on investing in solutions that address mental health concerns early, and strategically offer programming, intervention, and access to care in schools and related settings in underserved communities. We look forward to partnering with nonprofit organizations that align to at least one of these grant program goals:

• Increase reach of programming that fosters social-emotional skills and well-being.
• Increase the number of parents, caregivers, and youth service professionals who feel equipped to support.
• Increase pathways to mental health intervention and access to care.

Grant Range and Term

• $100,000 – $150,000
• One-year term