The Junior League of Fort Worth, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Fort Worth Inc. pairs volunteer action with direct funding, and its recent grantmaking shows a strong tilt toward local human services, education, and family support in Fort Worth and Tarrant County. One of the clearest signals is its diaper bank work: grants to Portfolio Resident Services in Houston, Reach Fort Worth, and Safehaven of Tarrant Cty support distribution to agencies serving families with infants and toddlers. Alongside that, the foundation backs school partnerships and youth enrichment, including support for Fort Worth ISD, Academy4, and Fort Worth Youth Orchestra. The organization describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership through collaboration and training, with an educational and charitable purpose. Recent awards also show support for shelter, domestic violence services, and community agencies through unrestricted or general support grants. Across the grant list, funding reaches a mix of established nonprofits and public institutions, with repeated support for some recipients in multiple years. The pattern suggests a funder that combines program-specific initiatives with flexible operating grants, while keeping its giving concentrated in the Fort Worth area.
Education is a consistent thread in the grant list. The Junior League of Fort Worth Inc. gave $73,586 to Fort Worth ISD and $25,000 to Academy4, both listed as general support, and it also supported Fort Worth Youth Orchestra with $25,000. In child and family services, it awarded $70,000 to Ach Child & Family Services and $35,000 to Unbound Now. Basic needs funding is visible through diaper bank grants such as $11,997 to Reach Fort Worth and $10,366 to Mhmr of Tarrant County. The foundation also funded community services with $100,000 to Presbyterian Night Shelter Of and $80,000 to The Womens Center of Tarrant, showing a mix of school support, family services, and direct assistance.
Grant sizes cluster around modest local awards, with a typical range centered at $7,235 at the 25th percentile, $9,323 at the median, and $25,000 at the 75th percentile. The list also includes larger project-level grants, such as six-figure awards and multiple $35,000 to $100,000 commitments. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Ach Child & Family Services, Casa Manana, and Portfolio Resident Services, which points to recurring relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is organized as a league with volunteer training and program partnerships, and it makes both general support and program-specific grants. Unsolicited applications are accepted in several active programs, including Community Opportunities Fund, Mini MINTS, Education Needs Fund, Diaper Bank, and Day of Giving.
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Most grants fall between $7K and $25K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$25K
SARAH WASHINGTON
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Giving is concentrated in Texas, with 100% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Fort Worth is the main landing point, including awards to Fort Worth ISD, Presbyterian Night Shelter Of, The Womens Center of Tarrant, and Fort Worth Zoo. Other Texas recipients include Houston, where Portfolio Resident Services received diaper bank grants, and Arlington, where Safehaven of Tarrant Cty received support. The geographic pattern is local in scope, centered on Fort Worth and nearby Tarrant County communities.
It funds schools, children and family services, diaper bank partners, community agencies, and volunteer-based local projects. Recent grants include Fort Worth ISD, Ach Child & Family Services, Presbyterian Night Shelter Of, and Portfolio Resident Services.
Yes for several programs. The active program list shows unsolicited applications are accepted for Community Opportunities Fund, Mini MINTS, Education Needs Fund, Diaper Bank, Day of Giving, and Junior MINTS.
The grant-size distribution is small-to-mid scale: p25 is $7,235, median is $9,323, and p75 is $25,000. The grant list also includes larger awards for specific projects and operating support.
They are local. All 71 grants in the recipient country distribution went to U.S. organizations, and 100% of grants were made to recipients in Texas.
Yes. Several recipients appear repeatedly across years, including Ach Child & Family Services, Casa Manana, and Portfolio Resident Services, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Junior League of Fort Worth that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Local nonprofits may apply to be selected as project sites for fall or spring Day of Giving events. Projects must be feasible within a single three-hour shift.
Deadline: Fall 2026 deadline: September 11, 2026. Spring 2027 deadline: February 5, 2027.
Who can apply: Agencies with an upcoming event or special project that can be completed on a short-term basis or within one day. Applications should be submitted at least 60 days before the desired date when possible.
Deadline: Applications should be submitted at least 60 days before the desired date, if possible.
Who can apply: Applicants must have an unbudgeted, unplanned, immediate, or emergent community need, or seek sponsorship for a community event or fundraiser.
Deadline: Ongoing.
Who can apply: Limited to education partners. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) education-based nonprofit or part of an Independent School District.
Deadline: Ongoing throughout the school year.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PORTFOLIO RESIDENT SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $81,593In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| THE WOMENS CENTER OF TARRANT | FORT WORTH, TX | $80,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH ZOO | FORT WORTH, TX | $56,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| UNBOUND NORTH TEXAS | FORT WORTH, TX | $35,000 | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS | FORT WORTH, TX | $35,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ACADEMY4 | FORT WORTH, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| LAUNDRY LOVE FORT WORTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $20,000 | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| REHABILITATION EDUCATION | ARLINGTON, TX | $13,237In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| MEALS ON WHEELS OF TARRANT CT | FORT WORTH, TX | $11,396In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| SAFEHAVEN OF TARRANT CTY | ARLINGTON, TX | $10,392In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| EASTSIDE MINISTRIES | FORT WORTH, TX | $8,776In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| MHMR FOUNDATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $8,746In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| CROWLEY HOUSE OF HOPE | CROWLEY, TX | $8,384In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST | FORT WORTH, TX | $8,366In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| COMMUNITY FOOD BANK | FORT WORTH, TX | $8,136In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH | FORT WORTH, TX | $8,105In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| JPS FOUNDATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,979In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| 4SAINTS EPISCOPAL FOOD PANTRY | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,959In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| WALLS OF JERICHO DELIVERANCE | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,757In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| STRONG CASTLE OUTREACH | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,580In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| EASTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,545In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| ST PETER & ST PAUL ANGLICAN | ARLINGTON, TX | $7,437In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| SALT AND LIGHT TOGETHER | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,313In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,196In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| GOOD SHEPHERD TEMPLE OF PRAIS | FORT WORTH, TX | $7,029In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| SHEPHERD OF LIFE LUTHERAN | ARLINGTON, TX | $6,992In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| PREGNANCY LIFELINE | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,921In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| CENTER FOR TRANSFORMING LIVES | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,832In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| ACH CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,795In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PREGNANCY HELP 4 U | KELLER, TX | $6,761In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| WESTAID | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,758In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| ARLINGTON PRENANCY CENTER | ARLINGTON, TX | $6,753In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| JUST A QUEEN WITH GOALS EMPOW | ARLINGTON, TX | $6,642In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF FORT WO | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,602In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| CHOSEN ONES | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,491In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| NEAR RECOVERY | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,421In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| WAYWESX17 | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,357In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| TABERNACLE OF PRAISE | BENBROOK, TX | $6,348In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| CLAYTON CHILD CARE INC | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,273In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| FAMILY LIFE SOLUTIONS | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,212In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| FORTRESS YOUTH DEVELOPMENT | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,188In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| TARRANT CNTY PUBLIC HEALTH | FORT WORTH, TX | $6,163In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF TARRANT | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,696In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| ARBORLAWN UMC FOUNDATION | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,612In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| FIRST STREET METHODIST MISSIO | FORT WORTH, TX | $5,101In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2026 | DIAPER BANK |
| PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF | FORT WORTH, TX | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| THE WOMENS CENTER OF TARRANT | FORT WORTH, TX | $80,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| FORT WORTH ZOO | FORT WORTH, TX | $56,000 | 2025 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| PORTFOLIO RESIDENT SERVICES | HOUSTON, TX | $37,402In-kind: diapers/wipes | 2025 | DIAPER BANK |
PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PORTFOLIO RESIDENT SERVICES
$81,593In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
FORT WORTH ZOO
$56,000GENERAL SUPPORT
UNBOUND NORTH TEXAS
$35,000DIAPER BANK
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS
$35,000GENERAL SUPPORT
LAUNDRY LOVE FORT WORTH
$20,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MEALS ON WHEELS OF TARRANT CT
$11,396In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
EASTSIDE MINISTRIES
$8,776In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
MHMR FOUNDATION
$8,746In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
CROWLEY HOUSE OF HOPE
$8,384In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
$8,366In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
BROADWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
$8,105In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
4SAINTS EPISCOPAL FOOD PANTRY
$7,959In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
WALLS OF JERICHO DELIVERANCE
$7,757In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
STRONG CASTLE OUTREACH
$7,580In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
EASTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY
$7,545In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
ST PETER & ST PAUL ANGLICAN
$7,437In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
SALT AND LIGHT TOGETHER
$7,313In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
COMMUNITY STOREHOUSE
$7,196In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
GOOD SHEPHERD TEMPLE OF PRAIS
$7,029In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
SHEPHERD OF LIFE LUTHERAN
$6,992In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
PREGNANCY LIFELINE
$6,921In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
PREGNANCY HELP 4 U
$6,761In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
WESTAID
$6,758In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
ARLINGTON PRENANCY CENTER
$6,753In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
JUST A QUEEN WITH GOALS EMPOW
$6,642In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
CHOSEN ONES
$6,491In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
NEAR RECOVERY
$6,421In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
WAYWESX17
$6,357In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
TABERNACLE OF PRAISE
$6,348In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
CLAYTON CHILD CARE INC
$6,273In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
FAMILY LIFE SOLUTIONS
$6,212In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
TARRANT CNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
$6,163In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
COMMUNITY PARTNERS OF TARRANT
$5,696In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
ARBORLAWN UMC FOUNDATION
$5,612In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
FIRST STREET METHODIST MISSIO
$5,101In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
PRESBYTERIAN NIGHT SHELTER OF
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT
FORT WORTH ZOO
$56,000GENERAL SUPPORT
PORTFOLIO RESIDENT SERVICES
$37,402In-kind: diapers/wipesDIAPER BANK
