Quick Summary
Name: Texas Pioneer Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $2,133,230 |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed |
| Average Grant | Varies significantly (grants can be multi-year and range from smaller amounts to over $1 million) |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://www.texaspioneerfoundation.org/ Phone: 512-757-2932 Email: Not publicly available Address: Texarkana, TX EIN: 74-1966306
Geographic Focus
Texas only. The foundation specifically focuses on Texas organizations and educational programs throughout the state, with particular emphasis on underserved and disadvantaged areas.
Funding Priorities
- Leadership and character development programs
- Access and success in post-secondary education
- Support for public school foundations (through Texas Education Foundation Network)
- History and civics education
- Literacy and life skills programs
- STEM education
- Workforce development
- Teacher pipeline development and addressing teacher shortages
- Innovative educational programs that build capacity and improve results
The foundation supports educational organizations rather than providing direct scholarships to individuals.
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside of Texas
- Non-educational initiatives
- Organizations that are not tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) and public charities under 509(a)(1) or (2)
- Direct scholarships to individuals (they fund organizations)
Application Method
Invitation Only - Texas Pioneer Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant requests. All grants are considered by invitation only. The foundation proactively identifies and invites organizations to apply.
Eligible organizations must be:
- Texas-based
- Tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- Public charities under 509(a)(1) or (2) of the Code
Additional Information
- Assets: Approximately $69.3 million (2024)
- Established: 2004
- Type: Private, independent foundation
- Leadership: Fred Markham, President and CEO
- Special Program: Texas Education Foundation Network (TEFN) - created in 2012 to support over 300 local education foundations in Texas through networking, best practices sharing, training, and resources
References
- Texas Pioneer Foundation Official Website
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Texas Pioneer Foundation
- Cause IQ - Texas Pioneer Foundation
- Candid/Foundation Directory - Texas Pioneer Foundation
- Instrumentl 990 Report - Texas Pioneer Foundation
- Grantable Foundation Profile - Texas Pioneer Foundation
- TLL Temple Foundation - Grant Announcement
- Texas Education Foundation Network - Fred Markham
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