Funders / Texas

Foundations that fund museums and historical organizations in Texas

481 foundations have made 5,413 grants to museums and historical organizations in Texas, with a median grant of $13,250. At least 180 of them accept unsolicited applications, per their most recent Form 990-PF.

481

Funders

5,413

Grants

$13,250

Median grant

1438

Organizations in category

  1. Association of Children’s Museums Inc — 5 grants to 3 organizations, median $30,060, largest $65,655. That is 100% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  2. Humanities Texas — 53 grants to 43 organizations, median $10,000, largest $19,500. That is 44% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  3. The Hartland & Mackie Family Foundation — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $150,000, largest $250,000. That is 80% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  4. The Buddy Taub Foundation — 8 grants to 2 organizations, median $48,760, largest $185,221. That is 80% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  5. Association of Science-Technology Centers Inc — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $10,500, largest $110,000. That is 78% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2021. Public charity — application process varies.

  6. Dallas Art Fair Foundation — 7 grants to 2 organizations, median $30,000, largest $125,000. That is 70% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Public charity — application process varies.

  7. Houston Museum District Association — 7 grants to 7 organizations, median $192,699, largest $833,719. That is 64% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2019. Public charity — application process varies.

  8. Texas Historical Foundation — 13 grants to 11 organizations, median $5,000, largest $5,000. That is 50% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2020. Public charity — application process varies.

  9. Creighton Charitable Trust — 9 grants to 3 organizations, median $14,252, largest $28,487. That is 45% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

  10. John R Eckel Jr Foundation — 14 grants to 3 organizations, median $50,000, largest $500,000. That is 38% of its Texas giving. Last grant here 2023. Does not accept unsolicited applications.

The 10 funders most focused on museums and historical organizations in Texas, out of 481 on record.

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