Foundations that fund nonprofits in Texas

167 lists by cause, built from real grants reported to the IRS (2022–2024).

Lists by cause

CauseOrganizations fundedTotal
Christian organization828$135.8M
Human services613$129M
Animal protection609$76M
Protestant organization344$45.2M
Education fund283$90.3M
Scholarships and student aid254$20.1M
Youth development250$47M
Education support204$47.4M
Public foundation185$42.3M
Education185$63.7M
International relief182$72.5M
School166$83.4M
Parent-teacher group157$5.2M
Services for specific groups147$19.4M
Fire department145$4.4M
Interfaith coalition142$21.8M
Arts and culture group132$12.6M
Theater131$30.9M
Community improvement123$44.4M
Alumni association115$17.9M
Children and youth services114$23.5M
Emergency assistance107$25.5M
Family services102$27.2M
Human services102$17.5M
Federated giving program88$67.9M
Music group87$4.4M
Cultural and ethnic awareness87$16.6M
Museum82$31.4M
Food bank78$20M
Food programs76$4.9M
International development74$12.5M
Elementary school73$34.4M
History museum72$13.9M
Historical society69$24.3M
Philanthropy67$6.9M
Private grantmaking foundation67$27M
Jewish organization64$6.2M
Performing arts62$3.1M
Community foundation60$152.5M
Amateur sports60$8.4M
Fund-raising organization58$14.9M
Human services55$16.1M
Special education55$20.9M
Senior center54$5.4M
Community clinic54$20.4M
Housing development52$22.7M
Baseball and softball51$2.8M
Military and veterans50$4.1M
Civil rights48$17.5M
Child abuse prevention48$10.3M
Student services47$12.5M
Counseling46$6.1M
Natural resources46$6.3M
Camp46$6.3M
Public health45$7.4M
High school45$30.2M
Community service club45$3.9M
Singing and choral group44$1.9M
Patient services44$6.5M
Student club43$9.4M
Adult education42$5.5M
Disability services42$4.7M
Family violence shelter42$17.2M
Private independent foundation41$22.2M
Youth center41$9.9M
Hindu organization41$1.2M
Disaster preparedness40$4.1M
Islamic organization40$1.7M
Homeless shelter40$22.9M
Symphony orchestra39$22.2M
Cancer39$2.8M
Gift distribution39$1.9M
Health support38$5.1M
Animal welfare38$1.6M
Youth agriculture program38$13.2M
Group home37$22.2M
Health fund37$33.4M
Health fund37$68.3M
Neighborhood center37$28.8M
Ethnic and immigrant services37$7.6M
Homeless services36$12.8M
Wildlife conservation36$24.5M
Parks and playgrounds36$30.7M
Addiction recovery36$5.2M
Women's service club36$1.5M
Reproductive health35$5.2M
Library35$9M
Preschool35$7.8M
Arts and culture35$12.1M
Arts education34$5.2M
Residential care34$14.5M
University34$199.7M
Consumer protection34$2.4M
Child care34$3.7M
Rehabilitation33$9.4M
Historical society33$3.6M
Personal social services32$8.3M
Youth development32$16.1M
Recreation and sports31$700k
Victims services31$6.7M
Named trust31$10.4M
Recreational club31$4.3M
Arts service group30$2.6M
Health clinic30$550M
Environmental education30$8.2M
Youth development30$1.8M
Catholic organization29$22.4M
Swimming29$1.3M
Community development29$2M
Senior housing29$4.2M
Charter school28$14.2M
Music group28$868k
Mental health treatment28$2.6M
Boys and girls club28$10.6M
Employment training28$6M
Visual arts27$3.1M
Religious organization27$1.7M
Art museum27$57.8M
Foster care27$3.8M
Dance company26$2.6M
Ballet26$7.1M
Education26$11.2M
Disease and medical research26$2.5M
Low-cost temporary housing26$3.5M
Human services25$3.5M
Interfaith coalition25$1.4M
Arts and culture25$962k
Medical research25$1.9M
Recreation and sports25$940k
Nursing services24$3.2M
Family counseling24$12M
Chamber of commerce24$6.2M
Legal services24$4.9M
Religious organization24$1.8M
Environmental beautification24$12.8M
Performing arts center23$9.6M
Remedial reading23$5.7M
Hospice23$4.3M
Religious organization23$42.3M
Economic development23$15M
Amateur sports competition23$455k
YMCA or YWCA22$16.4M
Animal welfare22$6.3M
Public benefit22$2.5M
Education21$12.3M
Hospital21$11.7M
Water conservation21$4.5M
Humanities20$1.5M
Job training20$18.8M
Hospital20$134M
Rehabilitation services for offenders20$4M
Community recreation center20$10.4M
Animal welfare20$1.3M
Environment20$10.8M
Garden club20$1.7M
Human services20$5.6M
Law enforcement19$557k
Religious media19$5.3M
Agricultural programs19$1.6M
Vocational school19$2.9M
Adoption19$1.9M
Media and communications19$23.7M
Voter education19$17.2M
Community coalition18$19.7M
Addiction treatment18$9.4M
Housing support18$3.5M
Family services for adolescent parents18$8.9M

Active across many causes in Texas

FoundationOn listsApplications
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
151Accepts
Shell USA Company Foundation
Houston, TX
116Invitation only
Texas Instruments Foundation
Dallas, TX
115Accepts
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
111Accepts
Natl Christian Charitable Foundation Inc
Alpharetta, GA
97Accepts
JPMorgan Chase Foundation
New York, NY
73Invitation only
The Dallas Foundation
Dallas, TX
55Accepts
Austin Community Foundation Inc
Austin, TX
55Accepts
Community Foundation of North Texas (tax
Fort Worth, TX
54Accepts
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
44Accepts
Edward Jones Foundation
St Louis, MO
42Invitation only
San Antonio Area Foundation
San Antonio, TX
39Accepts
United Way of Metropolitan Dallas Inc
Dallas, TX
37Accepts
The Moody Foundation
Galveston, TX
31Accepts
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation
Dallas, TX
30Accepts
The Brown Foundation Inc
Houston, TX
27Accepts
Community Foundation of Abilene
Abilene, TX
24Accepts
Houston Endowment Inc
Houston, TX
24Accepts
Amarillo Area Foundation Inc
Amarillo, TX
23Accepts
Ed Rachal Foundation
Corpus Christi, TX
22Accepts

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