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The BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, not accepting unsolicited proposals. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $125K across 13 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF RUSK COUNTY
$150K
11%
KEEP HENDERSON BEAUTIFUL INC
$45K
3%
ONE STEP AT A TIME
$42K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
14
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION?
No. BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION give?
BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION 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 BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $125 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF RUSK COUNTY, KEEP HENDERSON BEAUTIFUL INC, and ONE STEP AT A TIME. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION?
BESS L RAYFORD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.