Marie Roper Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and community service. Its mission focuses on providing scholarships to students and funding general operational support for various nonprofit organizations. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions, including high schools and universities, with a strong emphasis on higher education. It also supports community service organizations, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community welfare. While it operates mainly in Texas, it has also extended its support to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid‑sized education institutions, local scholarship programs, or Houston/Texas-based community service nonprofits seeking modest, typically one-time grants.
Good Fit
- • Located in Texas (especially Houston area) or demonstrating strong Texas ties
- • Requesting modest funding (roughly $1k–$5k) for scholarships or general program support
- • Clear, concise written proposal that can be mailed to a named contact
- • Local school, university, or community-service organization with verifiable impact
Geography
Giving is concentrated at the state level: most dollars (about 79%) went to Texas recipients, with a couple of out‑of‑state grants to DC and Wisconsin.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 14 distinct recipients spanning schools, universities and community charities, indicating a moderately broad recipient mix for a micro private foundation, though dollars are somewhat concentrated among the top few grantees.
New Applicants
Direct multi‑year turnover cannot be assessed from a single observed year, but the funder publishes a rolling, written submission route to a named contact and is not preselected-only, which creates a plausible entry path despite lack of a website.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
