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Cause Science and technologyState Texas85 funders

Foundations that fund science and technology in Texas

85 private foundations based in Texas with a return in the last two years gave $15.6 million to science and technology organizations in 137 grants. The median grant was $10,000, and 28 of these foundations accept applications.

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Foundations with a return in the last two years, each by its latest return (tax years 2024 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 science and technology

Top 50

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

  1. Ed Rachal FoundationCorpus Christi, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000,000 to science and technology
  2. Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $2,215,000 to science and technology
  3. Musk FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Preselected only $2,205,000 to science and technology
  4. Endowment for Regional Sustainability ScienceThe Woodlands, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $2,055,000 to science and technology
  5. Laura and John Arnold FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $918,756 to science and technology
  6. Ting Tsung & Wei Fong Chao FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to science and technology
  7. Bird Family FoundationFort worth, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $500,000 to science and technology
  8. The Orr Family FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $400,000 to science and technology
  9. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $322,500 to science and technology
  10. Mitchell Family FoundationWhite Oak, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $300,000 to science and technology
  11. Paul Patton Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to science and technology
  12. The Rao FoundationFlower Mound, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  13. The William Stamps Farish FundHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  14. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $119,636 to science and technology
  15. TUW Margaret L Martin Char FDNDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  16. Dorothy M Hoffman Perpetual Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $90,409 to science and technology
  17. Rainwater Charitable FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $90,000 to science and technology
  18. Carrie J Loose TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $80,000 to science and technology
  19. Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2025 4 grants Preselected only $75,000 to science and technology
  20. The Backcountry Charitable TrustAustin, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $72,000 to science and technology
  21. Johanna A Favrot FundHouston, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $60,000 to science and technology
  22. Betty Stieren Kelso FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  23. The Planetary TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  24. The Horizon FoundationPlano, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $50,000 to science and technology
  25. Mays Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $48,000 to science and technology
  26. Mind Science FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $40,000 to science and technology
  27. Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 10 grants Preselected only $35,230 to science and technology
  28. Harvey E Najim Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  29. Bryant Edwards Foundation IncWichita Falls, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  30. The Fain FoundationWichita Falls, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  31. J S Bridwell FoundationWichita Falls, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $30,000 to science and technology
  32. Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 6 grants Preselected only $28,498 to science and technology
  33. W and H Thomas Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  34. M R and Evelyn Hudson FoundationKeller, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  35. Oos Charitable CorporationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $25,000 to science and technology
  36. Halliburton Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $23,475 to science and technology
  37. Good Forever FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $22,773 to science and technology
  38. The Line Family FoundationTyler, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $20,000 to science and technology
  39. TR Allan C & Lelia J Garden FDNDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  40. Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  41. Bellinger FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $16,500 to science and technology
  42. Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationFort Worth, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  43. Norbert H Hardner FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  44. The Jeanie Wyatt Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  45. The Charles Butt FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $15,000 to science and technology
  46. One JudgeBastrop, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,800 to science and technology
  47. Organic Syntheses IncWaco, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  48. Harte Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology
  49. The Lanier Theological Library FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  50. Dan & Hermine Hemphill Charitable FoundationLewisville, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Preselected only $10,000 to science and technology

Open to applications

25 foundations

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

  1. Ed Rachal FoundationCorpus Christi, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $4,000,000 to science and technology
  2. Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $2,215,000 to science and technology
  3. The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX · tax year 2024 5 grants Accepts applications $322,500 to science and technology
  4. Paul Patton Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $220,000 to science and technology
  5. The Rao FoundationFlower Mound, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  6. The William Stamps Farish FundHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $200,000 to science and technology
  7. Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 18 grants Accepts applications $119,636 to science and technology
  8. TUW Margaret L Martin Char FDNDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $100,000 to science and technology
  9. Carrie J Loose TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $80,000 to science and technology
  10. Betty Stieren Kelso FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $50,000 to science and technology
  11. Mays Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $48,000 to science and technology
  12. Harvey E Najim Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $30,000 to science and technology
  13. W and H Thomas Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 2 grants Accepts applications $25,000 to science and technology
  14. Halliburton Foundation IncHouston, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $23,475 to science and technology
  15. Good Forever FoundationAustin, TX · tax year 2024 3 grants Accepts applications $22,773 to science and technology
  16. TR Allan C & Lelia J Garden FDNDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  17. Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable TrustDallas, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $20,000 to science and technology
  18. One JudgeBastrop, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $11,800 to science and technology
  19. The Lanier Theological Library FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $10,000 to science and technology
  20. John P McGovern FoundationHouston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $6,000 to science and technology
  21. Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $3,250 to science and technology
  22. David F & Sara K Weston FundGalveston, TX · tax year 2025 1 grant Accepts applications $2,500 to science and technology
  23. Holt Atherton Educational FoundationSan Antonio, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  24. Harris & Eliza Kempner Fund IncGalveston, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $2,000 to science and technology
  25. The Florence FoundationDallas, TX · tax year 2024 1 grant Accepts applications $1,000 to science and technology