Hord Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Hord Foundation is a private foundation in Midland, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $194,600 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$194,600
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$479,302
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $517,800 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $560,000 | 10 | $497,044 |
| 2024 | $517,800 | 9 | $499,513 |
| 2025 | $194,600 | 7 | $479,302 |
How to apply
Hord Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Hord Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $144,600 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Academy of Bellville | Operations | $50,000 |
| Young Life | Operations | $50,000 |
| Baylor Bear Foundation | Operations | $48,600 |
| First United Methodist | Operations | $35,000 |
| Museum of the Southwest | Operations | $5,000 |
| Starlight Therapeutic Riding Center Inc | Operations | $5,000 |
| Bluebonnet Society | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- W D Hord III
- Jennifer D Hord
Questions people ask
Does Hord Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hord Foundation give?
$194,600 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Hord Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists W D Hord III (Manager) and Jennifer D Hord (Manager).
What does Hord Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.