Alvin and Gracie Fuhrman Foundation Dba Nortex Foundation
Invitation OnlyMuenster, Texas · EIN 06-1756360 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$176K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,134.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germanfest Inc | Muenster, TX | General operations | $120,000 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic School | Muenster, TX | Technology fund | $15,000 |
| Visto | Gainesville, TX | General operations | $9,000 |
| Muenster Independent School District | Muenster, TX | Teacher wish list | $5,134 |
| Abigail's Arms | Gainesville, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Tioga Athletic Booster Club | Tioga, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Valley View Education Foundation | Valley View, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| Muenster Public Library | Muenster, TX | General operations | $5,000 |
| North Texas Medical Center | Gainesville, TX | General operations | $2,500 |
| Catholic Charities | Fort Worth, TX | General operations | $1,500 |
| Casa of North Texas | Gainesville, TX | General operations | $1,200 |
| Muenster Volunteer Fire Department | Muenster, TX | Germanfest | $1,000 |
| Valley View Independent School District | Valley View, TX | General operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $176,334 | 13 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602379349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1756360
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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