The Lbj Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, with a significant focus on education, health services, and community initiatives. It funds educational institutions, medical centers, food banks, and cultural heritage organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare and preserving historical sites. The foundation's grantmaking demonstrates a strong emphasis on addressing food insecurity and providing medical assistance, particularly for children. While it primarily operates in Texas, it also supports organizations across various states and even internationally.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charitable organizations (often in education, children's health, community services, or cultural heritage) with an existing track record and program presence in Texas or connections to the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) or university/charity with demonstrated outcomes and financial stewardship
- • Program presence or partnerships in Texas or work closely tied to the foundation's visible priorities (education, children's health, food security, cultural/civic institutions)
- • Ability to fit typical single-year grants in the observed $1k–$40k range
- • An existing relationship, referral, or visibility within the foundation's network or among prior grantees
Geography
Grants are distributed across multiple states and include at least one international recipient; the latest year funded organizations in eight different states with a meaningful share going outside Texas.
Recipient Variety
Each year funds 22–29 distinct recipients with many independent organizations represented; although some grantees recur, the portfolio includes a substantial number of separate charities and institutions.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows a small number of new grantees each year, but the foundation explicitly indicates it only funds preselected applicants and no public submission or contact route is visible, so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to enter the portfolio without a referral or invitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
