Gulf Coast Medical Foundation
Gulf Coast Medical Foundation is a private foundation based in Damon, Texas that awards grants primarily in Wharton, Matagorda, and Fort Bend counties. The official website provides grant guidelines, an application process, recent grants, a directors page, and contact information.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based nonprofit (especially in Wharton, Matagorda, or Fort Bend counties) focused on health, community services, youth development, education, or basic needs seeking operating or project support.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving Wharton, Matagorda, or Fort Bend counties
- • Health-related projects or community health screening and prevention
- • Requests for operating support, capital improvements, or program installments
- • Capacity to submit the online application with proof of tax-exempt status
- • Timing proposals to quarterly consideration deadlines
Geography
Observed giving is entirely in Texas, with priority counties named as Wharton, Matagorda, and Fort Bend; all grants in the filing year were in-state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many independent organizations (27 distinct recipients in 2024 and similar counts in prior years), and nearly 20 new recipients appeared in the latest year despite some larger awards to recurring partners.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of access includes a published online application, quarterly deadlines, and 19 new recipients in the latest year, indicating unfamiliar applicants can and do join the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
