Tess White Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Tess White Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hideaway, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $48,200 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $14,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$48,200
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$14,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $38,200 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $38,000 | 7 | $821,920 |
| 2023 | $26,000 | 4 | $865,194 |
| 2024 | $38,200 | 7 | $968,676 |
| 2025 | $48,200 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Delong 1683 Pineview Lane, Hideaway, TX 75771 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 404-9596 |
| What to submit | Resume with letter attachment describing reason for request |
What Tess White Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6 | $31,700 |
| Virginia | 1 | $14,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army | Unrestricted | $14,500 |
| Cal Farley Boys Ranch | Unrestricted | $11,000 |
| Childrens Advocay | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Greater Austin YMCA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth 180 Inc | Unrestrictied | $5,000 |
| Cope | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hawl Fishing Rodeo | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Hearts and Hands of East TX | Unrestricted | $1,200 |
Officers and trustees
- William Pierce
- Richard Delong
- Lawrence Delong
Questions people ask
Does Tess White Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tess White Foundation Inc give?
$48,200 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Tess White Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists William Pierce (President), Richard Delong (Vice-Pres) and Lawrence Delong (Vice-Pres).
What does Tess White Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.