Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Texas
3,590 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Texas, holding $87B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 35 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musk Foundationsince 2020 | Austin, TX | $474M55 grants · 2024 | $1.0M | Preselected only | $463M |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundationsince 2009 | Houston, TX | $193M789 grants · 2024 | $123K | Preselected only | $4.3B |
| Odonnell Foundationsince 1959 | Dallas, TX | $187M33 grants · 2025 | $1.0M | Yes | $195M |
| Michael & Susan Dell Foundationsince 2000 | Austin, TX | $164M836 grants · 2024 | $19K | Yes | $5.4B |
| Moody Foundationsince 1943 | Galveston, TX | $121M373 grants · 2024 | $70K | Yes | $2.5B |
| Sarofim Foundationsince 2023 | Houston, TX | $105M90 grants · 2024 | $250K | Yes | — |
| Rees-Jones Foundationsince 2006 | Dallas, TX | $104M177 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $666M |
| Houston Endowment Incsince 1938 | Houston, TX | $100M355 grants · 2024 | $125K | Yes | $2.4B |
| Brown Foundation Incsince 1952 | Houston, TX | $84M222 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $2.1B |
| J E and L E Mabee Foundation Incsince 1949 | Midland, TX | $78M103 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $799M |
| Kinder Foundationsince 1996 | Houston, TX | $67M78 grants · 2025 | $95K | Preselected only | $213M |
| Rainwater Charitable Foundationsince 2014 | Fort Worth, TX | $44M320 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $931M |
| Amon G Carter Foundationsince 1947 | Fort Worth, TX | $40M172 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $553M |
| Dan L Duncan Family Foundationsince 2004 | Houston, TX | $40M79 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $701M |
| Robert a Welch Foundation 062491since 1991 | Houston, TX | $38M69 grants · 2024 | $105K | Yes | $623M |
| Kate Marmion Charitable Foundationsince 2009 | San Antonio, TX | $34M42 grants · 2024 | $125K | Yes | $663M |
| Stoller Foundationsince 2014 | Houston, TX | $33M216 grants · 2024 | $36K | Yes | $58M |
| Ed Rachal Foundationsince 1997 | Corp Christi, TX | $28M344 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $825M |
| Scharbauer Foundation Incsince 2009 | Midland, TX | $27M66 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $560M |
| Mulva Family Foundationsince 2005 | Austin, TX | $26M22 grants · 2024 | $310K | Preselected only | $541M |
| Dian Graves Owen Foundationsince 1998 | Abilene, TX | $24M202 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $195M |
| Meadows Foundation Incorporatedsince 1951 | Dallas, TX | $24M161 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $718M |
| Valley Baptist Legacy Foundationsince 1976 | Harlingen, TX | $24M57 grants · 2024 | $55K | Yes | $453M |
| Sid W Richardson Foundationsince 2003 | Fort Worth, TX | $24M1 grants · 2024 | $24M | Yes | $527M |
| Terry Foundationsince 1997 | Houston, TX | $22M13 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Preselected only | $433M |
| T L L Temple Foundationsince 1964 | Lufkin, TX | $22M1 grants · 2024 | $22M | Yes | $464M |
| Jerold B Katz Foundationsince 1981 | Houston, TX | $21M22 grants · 2024 | $300K | Yes | $397M |
| The Powell Foundationsince 1999 | Houston, TX | $20M271 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $492M |
| The George Foundationsince 1950 | Richmond, TX | $19M1 grants · 2024 | $19M | Yes | $304M |
| Philecology Foundationsince 2007 | Fort Worth, TX | $18M8 grants · 2024 | $608K | Preselected only | $225M |
| Mays Family Foundationsince 1994 | San Antonio, TX | $18M181 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $313M |
| The Cullen Foundationsince 2000 | Houston, TX | $18M33 grants · 2024 | $250K | Yes | $272M |
| The Elkins Foundationsince 1958 | Houston, TX | $17M76 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $207M |
| Ainslie Foundationsince 2017 | Dallas, TX | $16M107 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $456M |
| Art Bridges Incsince 2016 | Fort Worth, TX | $15M188 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $961M |
| The Pogue Family Foundationsince 2001 | Dallas, TX | $15M2 grants · 2024 | $7.6M | Preselected only | $331M |
| John M Oquinn Foundationsince 1987 | Houston, TX | $15M78 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $281M |
| Hamill Foundationsince 1969 | Houston, TX | $15M81 grants · 2024 | $150K | Preselected only | $212M |
| Eula Mae and John Baugh Foundationsince 1995 | San Antonio, TX | $15M83 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $259M |
| Priddy Foundationsince 1964 | Wichita Falls, TX | $14M157 grants · 2025 | $33K | Yes | $199M |
| Fmh Foundationsince 2011 | Midland, TX | $14M71 grants · 2024 | $80K | Preselected only | $537M |
| Impetus Foundationsince 2010 | San Antonio, TX | $14M84 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $297M |
| Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundationsince 1996 | Houston, TX | $14M58 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $199M |
| Henderson-Wessendorff Foundationsince 1958 | Richmond, TX | $14M119 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $294M |
| Robert & Janice McNair Foundationsince 1989 | Houston, TX | $14M68 grants · 2024 | $99K | Preselected only | $331M |
| Robert J Kleberg Jr and Helen C Kleberg Foundationsince 1952 | San Antonio, TX | $13M47 grants · 2024 | $109K | Yes | $243M |
| Fondren Foundationsince 1950 | Houston, TX | $13M1 grants · 2024 | $13M | Yes | $217M |
| Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Char Fndtn 3005500-3136454since 1991 | Dallas, TX | $13M1 grants · 2025 | $13M | Yes | $376M |
| Helen Jones Foundation Incsince 1984 | Lubbock, TX | $12M35 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $256M |
| Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundationsince 1981 | The Woodlands, TX | $12M398 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $420M |
| James N McCoy Foundationsince 1995 | Wichita Falls, TX | $11M68 grants · 2025 | $40K | Yes | $225M |
| Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundationsince 2017 | Austin, TX | $11M9 grants · 2024 | $1.6M | Preselected only | $258M |
| Once Upon a Time Foundationsince 1998 | Fort Worth, TX | $11M1,039 grants · 2024 | $350 | Preselected only | $277M |
| Stanley E Fulton Family Foundationsince 2018 | Dallas, TX | $9.7M11 grants · 2024 | $500K | Preselected only | $208M |
| Greater Texas Foundationsince 1980 | Bryan, TX | $9.5M108 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $302M |
| Heavenly Fathers Foundationsince 2011 | Cisco, TX | $9.3M1 grants · 2024 | $9.3M | Preselected only | $228M |
| The Morris Foundationsince 1987 | Fort Worth, TX | $9.0M77 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $270M |
| Wortham Foundationsince 1961 | Houston, TX | $3.0M19 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $253M |
| Legacy Enhancementsince 2016 | Houston, TX | $472K8 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $519M |
| The Stephens Greth Foundationsince 2024 | Midland, TX | — | — | Preselected only | $2.0B |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Texas
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Texas Commission on the Arts — Organizational GrantsStateTexas Commission on the Arts | Texas Commission on the Arts | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Humanities Texas — Humanities GrantsStateHumanities Texas | Humanities Texas | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Texas?
Our directory lists 3,590 private grantmaking foundations in Texas with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $87B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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