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Cause Philanthropy and grantmakingState Texas1,149 funders

Foundations that fund philanthropy and grantmaking in Texas

1,149 private foundations based in Texas with a return in the last two years gave $399.7 million to philanthropy and grantmaking organizations in 2,530 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 367 of these foundations accept applications.

Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2023 to 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

Ranked by giving to philanthropy and grantmaking

Top 50

Grants in each foundation’s latest return to organizations whose IRS category is philanthropy and grantmaking.

  1. Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $58,526,757 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Luke and Lori Morrow Family FoundationMcKinney, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $49,908,247 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 25 grants Preselected only $20,400,197 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Beloved in Christ FoundationMarble Falls, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $19,300,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 36 grants Accepts applications $12,941,075 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. The Brown Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $12,700,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. The Marilyn and Sonny Oates FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,461,482 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. The Gordon & Mary Cain FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $7,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Valley Baptist Legacy FoundationHarlingen, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $6,511,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. The Suder FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $6,078,441 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Ainslie FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $5,680,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. Kinder FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $5,495,835 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. O'Donnell FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $5,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. The Legett FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $4,919,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. The Anne Hendricks Bass FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $4,555,660 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2025 27 grants Preselected only $4,280,797 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. The Kath FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,820,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. The Karakin FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 11 grants Preselected only $3,449,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. The Eugene McDermott FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $3,270,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. The Six Four FoundationLewisville, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $3,250,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Samuels Family FoundationBellaire, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,167,944 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. Chispa Fund G Cameron Duncan Jr PresidentSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $3,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. The Jacobson Family FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $2,947,741 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. Kickapoo Springs FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $2,881,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Rainwater Charitable FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 15 grants Preselected only $2,837,409 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  26. Tres Grace Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $2,775,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  27. Dian Graves Owen FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 9 grants Preselected only $2,761,400 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  28. Impetus FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $2,531,356 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  29. Kimberly-Clark FoundationIrving, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,446,702 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  30. Natem Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $2,444,882 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  31. Huffington FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Preselected only $2,360,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  32. HLH Family Foundation IncDallas, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $2,270,328 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  33. E Dick Slaughter TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,106,425 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  34. Dodge Jones Legacy FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  35. The Powell FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $2,099,647 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  36. The Miles Foundation IncFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 5 grants Preselected only $2,093,750 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  37. The Moody FoundationGalveston, TX · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $2,019,740 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  38. Toyota USA FoundationPlano, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,966,130 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  39. RICHTER RESPONSIBILITY FUND FKA Holt Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $1,900,281 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  40. The Rose Family FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2025 2 grants Preselected only $1,900,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  41. Warren Charitable FoundationMidland, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,855,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  42. The Marilyn Brachman Hoffman FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Preselected only $1,808,044 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  43. Exxonmobil FoundationSpring, TX · tax year 2024 8 grants Preselected only $1,703,900 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  44. The Rosenthal FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,600,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  45. The Sparrow Charitable FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,500,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  46. Musk FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $1,495,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  47. Stoller FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,407,875 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  48. Star FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,400,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  49. Otto Schwarz Memorial Graduate ScholarshipDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $1,388,794 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  50. Sadler Family FoundationHenderson, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,345,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking

Open to applications

25 foundations

The return gives an application contact and does not check the preselected-only box.

  1. Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 25 grants Accepts applications $58,526,757 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  2. Houston Endowment IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 36 grants Accepts applications $12,941,075 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  3. The Brown Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $12,700,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  4. Valley Baptist Legacy FoundationHarlingen, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $6,511,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  5. O'Donnell FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2025 3 grants Accepts applications $5,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  6. The Legett FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 17 grants Accepts applications $4,919,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  7. The Anne Hendricks Bass FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $4,555,660 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  8. The Eugene McDermott FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $3,270,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  9. Kickapoo Springs FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $2,881,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  10. Kimberly-Clark FoundationIrving, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $2,446,702 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  11. Dodge Jones Legacy FoundationAbilene, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,100,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  12. The Powell FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2025 9 grants Accepts applications $2,099,647 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  13. The Moody FoundationGalveston, TX · tax year 2024 11 grants Accepts applications $2,019,740 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  14. Toyota USA FoundationPlano, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,966,130 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  15. Stoller FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,407,875 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  16. Sadler Family FoundationHenderson, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $1,345,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  17. The William Stamps Farish FundHouston, TX · tax year 2024 6 grants Accepts applications $1,325,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  18. Scharbauer Foundation IncMidland, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $1,256,050 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  19. Linda and James Rowe Memorial Scholarship FoundationBeaumont, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,169,438 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  20. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 125 grants Accepts applications $1,140,487 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  21. Feldman Foundation TXDallas, TX · tax year 2024 13 grants Accepts applications $1,041,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  22. The Way Ahead TrustWesthoff, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  23. Douglas B Marshall Jr Family FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 2 grants Accepts applications $975,000 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  24. 80-20 FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 4 grants Accepts applications $956,500 to philanthropy and grantmaking
  25. Meadows Foundation IncDallas, TX · tax year 2024 12 grants Accepts applications $923,650 to philanthropy and grantmaking