Funders
Foundations that fund nonprofits in Texas
Foundation funding in Texas across 24 causes, drawn from IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings. Each cause page ranks the funders most focused on it, with grant counts, typical grant sizes and whether they accept unsolicited applications.
Funding by cause
Museums and historical organizations — 481 funders, median grant $13,250
K-12 schools — 421 funders, median grant $11,500
Performing arts organizations — 382 funders, median grant $10,519
Youth development programs — 341 funders, median grant $16,000
International relief and development organizations — 329 funders, median grant $13,000
Food banks and food programs — 327 funders, median grant $10,000
Family services organizations — 301 funders, median grant $20,000
Disability services organizations — 296 funders, median grant $17,420
Animal shelters and rescues — 271 funders, median grant $5,000
Hospitals — 270 funders, median grant $61,894
Community development organizations — 257 funders, median grant $37,750
Arts and culture organizations — 252 funders, median grant $18,540
Senior services organizations — 229 funders, median grant $15,000
Children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations — 218 funders, median grant $14,791
Affordable housing organizations — 218 funders, median grant $15,000
Public media and film organizations — 155 funders, median grant $27,500
Emergency assistance programs — 153 funders, median grant $10,000
Youth centers and clubs — 143 funders, median grant $15,000
Homeless shelters and transitional housing — 115 funders, median grant $7,870
Blood banks, ambulance services and health support organizations — 110 funders, median grant $15,258
Youth sports leagues — 86 funders, median grant $7,500
Mental health organizations — 78 funders, median grant $22,500
Community recreation organizations — 76 funders, median grant $11,275
Fire departments and emergency services — 47 funders, median grant $5,000
Funders active across several causes
Texoma Health Foundation — among the top funders for 3 of these 24 causes: youth centers and clubs; homeless shelters and transitional housing; mental health organizations.
Houston Arts Alliance — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
Dallas Center for the Performing Arts Endowment Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: performing arts organizations; arts and culture organizations.
United Way of Greater Houston — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: emergency assistance programs; mental health organizations.
Meals on Wheels America — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: food banks and food programs; senior services organizations.
Texas Center for Child and Family Studies — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: children’s services, foster care and adoption organizations; mental health organizations.
Globalgiving Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: international relief and development organizations; disability services organizations.
Capital for Kids — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: youth development programs; homeless shelters and transitional housing.
Texas Charter Schools Association — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: K-12 schools; youth development programs.
Midway USA Foundation Inc — among the top funders for 2 of these 24 causes: youth development programs; youth sports leagues.
See which funders fit your organization
Look up your nonprofit to see funders matched to your cause, location and budget.
Grant counts and medians cover IRS filings through tax year 2024. Filing lag means recent grants may not yet appear.
Financial intelligence for nonprofits
© 2026 WhatIF Machine. All rights reserved.