Top foundations · Texas
Top foundations funding historical societys in Texas
15 of the most active funders: together, foundations gave $24.3M to 69 historical societys in Texas in tax years 2022–2024.
| # | Foundation | Organizations funded | Total | Typical grant | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Summerlee Foundation Dallas, TX · last grant 2023 | 5 | $140k | $10k | Accepts |
| 2 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc Dallas, TX · last grant 2024 | 4 | $74k | $12k | Accepts |
| 3 | Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc Alpharetta, GA · last grant 2024 | 4 | $38k | $10k | Accepts |
| 4 | Texas Instruments Foundation Dallas, TX · last grant 2024 | 4 | $3.3k | $730 | Accepts |
| 5 | Community Foundation of Abilene Abilene, TX · last grant 2024 | 3 | $8.8M | $308k | Accepts |
| 6 | Ed Rachal Foundation Corpus Christi, TX · last grant 2024 | 3 | $166k | $42k | Accepts |
| 7 | Austin Community Foundation Inc Austin, TX · last grant 2024 | 3 | $76k | $27k | Accepts |
| 8 | B a and E W Steinhagen Benevolent Trust New Orleans, LA · last grant 2024 | 3 | $75k | $20k | Accepts |
| 9 | Shell USA Company Foundation Houston, TX · last grant 2024 | 3 | $1.6k | $400 | Invitation only |
| 10 | Still Water Foundation Austin, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $600k | $300k | Invitation only |
| 11 | Mamie Mcfaddin Ward Heritage Foundation Beaumont, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $204k | $102k | Accepts |
| 12 | Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $95k | $47k | Accepts |
| 13 | The Frill Foundation Fort Worth, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $80k | $15k | Accepts |
| 14 | The Cynthia & George Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $30k | $5k | Accepts |
| 15 | Fash Foundation Hurst, TX · last grant 2024 | 2 | $28k | $14k | Invitation only |
Recent grants
Abilene Heritage Square Inc · Abilene · 2024 · from Still Water Foundation
$500,000
South Padre Island Historical Foundation · S Padre Isle · 2024 · from South Padre Island Community Foundation
$499,000
Beaumont Heritage Society · Beaumont · 2024 · from Chambers Foundation 1115004822
$438,225
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Based on grants reported to the IRS (Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I) and matched to recipient organizations by name and address. Ranked by the number of organizations funded. Always check a funder's current guidelines. About the data