TEXAS SANDFEST
AI Summary
Texas SandFest is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, it awarded a total of $442.9K across 13 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE SAND SCULPTING AND PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE YOUTH AND TO BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
Cause Areas
2
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
VFW 8967 MOORE MCDONALD
Port Aransas, TX
$180K
6%
PORT ARANSAS COMMUNITY THEATRE
PORT ARANSAS, TX
$177K
6%
TRINITY-BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH
PORT ARANSAS, TX
$170.3K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
12
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$23.8K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TEXAS SANDFEST?
No. TEXAS SANDFEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TEXAS SANDFEST give?
TEXAS SANDFEST primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are TEXAS SANDFEST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TEXAS SANDFEST fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TEXAS SANDFEST make each year?
In 2025, TEXAS SANDFEST awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $443 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TEXAS SANDFEST fund recently?
In 2025, TEXAS SANDFEST awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include VFW 8967 MOORE MCDONALD, PORT ARANSAS COMMUNITY THEATRE, and TRINITY-BY-THE-SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TEXAS SANDFEST?
TEXAS SANDFEST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.