Funder directory → Texas → THE GORMAN FOUNDATION
Private foundation · FAIR OAKS, TX · EIN 742822598THE GORMAN FOUNDATION
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$5,000–$20,000
median $10,000
Giving (latest FY)
$202,500
15 grants · FY2024
Assets
$4,439,159
gives nationally
Application form & materials: FIRST-TIME OR NONRECURRING APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT A TWO TO THREE PAGE LETTER OF INQUIRY. THE LETTER OF INQUIRY SHOULD INCLUDE A BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND GOALS, DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT, THE NEED, AND THE TARGET POPULATION (IF APPLICABLE), GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
Deadlines: LETTERS OF INQUIRY ARE REVIEWED WITHIN ONE MONTH OF RECEIPT.
Restrictions: SUPPORT IS DIRECTED PRIMARILY TO ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING IN BEXAR COUNTY, TEXAS, AND COUNTIES CONTIGUOUS TO BEXAR COUNTY. REGIONAL OR NATIONAL EFFORTS MAY BE SUPPORTED IF THEY DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE FOUNDATION'S OBJECTIVES. EXCEPTIONS ARE AWARDS INITIATED BY DIRECTORS. THE FOUNDATION FOCUSES ON EDUCATION (ESPECIALLY SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL NEEDS). ONLY ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE TAX-EXEMPT UNDER 501(C)(3) AND NOT CLASSIFIED AS PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS UNDER 509(A) ARE ELIGIBLE. IN SELECTED CASES, PROJECTS SPONSORED BY NON-EXEMPT GROUPS MAY BE CONSIDERED WITH EXPENDIT
Contact: SAMUEL CAIN ELLIS · 2926 TERRA BELLA, FAIR OAKS, TX, 780154572 · 2106858477
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TEXAS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE · SAN ANTONIO, TX | CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $60,000 |
| SPACE FOUNDATION · COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $20,000 |
| LIV - IN THE JOURNEY · CLEVELAND, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF CLEVELAND TN · CLEVELAND, TN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $15,000 |
| CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA CHIDREN'S HOSPITAL · SAN ANTONIO, TX | TO SUPPORT CHILDREN'S EPILEPSY PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| FREE 2 FLY · CLEVELAND, TN | ANNUAL CAMPAIGN | $10,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF INCARNATE WORD · SAN ANTONIO, TX | YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM | $10,000 |
| CAMP ARANZAZU · ROCKPORT, TX | SUPPORT FOR SAN ANTONIO EVENT | $2,500 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF CLEVELAND AND BRADLEY COUNTY · CLEVELAND, TN | FUNDING SUPPORT FOR ATS THE BRIDGE | $10,000 |
| ISAIAH HOUSE · ELIZABETHTON, TN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2024 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.