Updated Oct 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene McDermott Foundationsince 1972 | Dallas, TX | $55M140 grants · 2024 | $75K | Yes | $131M |
| John P McGovern Foundationsince 1963 | Houston, TX | $24M244 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $138M |
| Addy Foundationsince 2015 | Dallas, TX | $23M88 grants · 2025 | $56K | Yes | $121M |
| Still Water Foundation IIsince 2016 | Austin, TX | $20M91 grants · 2024 | $60K | Preselected only | $147M |
| Beloved in Christ Foundationsince 2015 | Marble Falls, TX | $19M2 grants · 2024 | $9.7M | Preselected only | $136M |
| William Stamps Farish Fundsince 1952 | Houston, TX | $17M134 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $120M |
| Karakin Foundationsince 1997 | Abilene, TX | $16M121 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $194M |
| Toyota USA Foundationsince 1978 | Plano, TX | $14M26 grants · 2024 | $324K | Yes | $155M |
| Hildebrand Foundationsince 2002 | Houston, TX | $14M122 grants · 2025 | $25K | Yes | $134M |
| Dovetail Impact Foundationsince 1991 | Houston, TX | $14M100 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $173M |
| Kickapoo Springs Foundationsince 1998 | Abilene, TX | $13M138 grants · 2024 | $13K | Yes | $111M |
| Legett Foundationsince 1998 | Abilene, TX | $13M136 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $112M |
| M G & Lillie a Johnson Foundation Incsince 1966 | Victoria, TX | $12M1 grants · 2024 | $12M | Yes | $124M |
| Abell-Hanger Foundationsince 1955 | Midland, TX | $12M386 grants · 2024 | $6,250 | Yes | $135M |
| Cockrell Foundationsince 1966 | Houston, TX | $11M18 grants · 2024 | $20K | Yes | $177M |
| Nasher Foundation 101796since 1997 | Dallas, TX | $11M1 grants · 2024 | $11M | Preselected only | $105M |
| Tres Grace Family Foundationsince 2019 | San Antonio, TX | $10M103 grants · 2024 | $62K | Preselected only | $127M |
| Ch Foundationsince 1979 | Lubbock, TX | $9.8M91 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $175M |
| Huffington Foundationsince 1989 | Houston, TX | $9.1M34 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $143M |
| Harvey E Najim Charitable Foundationsince 2007 | San Antonio, TX | $8.8M198 grants · 2024 | $35K | Yes | $113M |
| Dr Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trustsince 1992 | Dallas, TX | $8.3M38 grants · 2024 | $176K | Yes | $146M |
| The Usaa Foundation Incsince 2005 | San Antonio, TX | $8.1M1 grants · 2024 | $8.1M | Preselected only | $130M |
| Hillcrest Foundationsince 1960 | Dallas, TX | $8.0M84 grants · 2024 | $55K | Yes | $145M |
| Hoblitzelle Foundationsince 1953 | Dallas, TX | $7.7M59 grants · 2025 | $67K | Yes | $141M |
| Kleinheinz Family Foundation for the Arts and Educationsince 2008 | Fort Worth, TX | $7.7M1 grants · 2024 | $7.7M | Yes | $152M |
| Health Foundation of East Texassince 2020 | Tyler, TX | $7.5M3 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $186M |
| Greehey Family Foundationsince 2003 | San Antonio, TX | $7.1M1 grants · 2024 | $7.1M | Yes | $174M |
| Thomas M & Helen McKee & John P Ryan Foundation Incsince 1983 | Fort Worth, TX | $6.9M145 grants · 2024 | $25K | Yes | $123M |
| Jacob & Terese Hershey Foundationsince 1966 | Houston, TX | $6.8M174 grants · 2024 | $30K | Yes | $107M |
| William a Brookshire Foundationsince 2000 | Lakeway, TX | $6.8M5 grants · 2024 | $1.1M | Preselected only | $192M |
| John R & Greli N Less Charitable Trustsince 2021 | San Antonio, TX | $6.7M64 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $127M |
| Ewing Halsell Foundationsince 2011 | San Antonio, TX | $6.5M45 grants · 2024 | $100K | Yes | $160M |
| L G Balfour Foundationsince 1986 | Dallas, TX | $6.2M1 grants · 2025 | $6.2M | Yes | $120M |
| Lewis Humphreys Charitable Trustsince 2010 | Dallas, TX | $6.2M39 grants · 2024 | $62K | Yes | $102M |
| M D Anderson Foundationsince 2002 | Houston, TX | $6.2M75 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $107M |
| Kinglsey Gillespie Charitable Trustsince 2016 | Dallas, TX | $6.1M6 grants · 2024 | $614K | Preselected only | $110M |
| Effie and Wofford Cain Foundationsince 1954 | Austin, TX | $6.0M58 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $109M |
| Jane and John Justin Foundationsince 1993 | Fort Worth, TX | $6.0M8 grants · 2025 | $415K | Preselected only | $122M |
| Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundationsince 1998 | Houston, TX | $5.9M320 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $132M |
| John F Cuneo Jr Foundationsince 2021 | Dallas, TX | $5.8M54 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $126M |
| Prentice Farrar Brown and Alline Ford Foundationsince 2020 | Dallas, TX | $5.6M18 grants · 2025 | $100K | Yes | $98M |
| Gayden Family Foundation Trsince 2000 | Dallas, TX | $5.4M55 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $104M |
| 10100 Growth Foundationsince 2022 | Austin, TX | $5.4M1 grants · 2025 | $5.4M | Yes | $113M |
| Anne T & Robert M Bass Foundationsince 1985 | Fort Worth, TX | $5.3M31 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $101M |
| James a Buddy Davidson Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Midland, TX | $5.0M72 grants · 2024 | $40K | Yes | $117M |
| Elma Dill Russell Spencer Foundationsince 1962 | San Antonio, TX | $5.0M38 grants · 2024 | $57K | Preselected only | $106M |
| Marek Family Foundationsince 1968 | Houston, TX | $4.7M162 grants · 2025 | $9,250 | Preselected only | $108M |
| John Henry Dean III and Shirley Lawson Dean Foundationsince 2015 | Fort Worth, TX | $4.7M18 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $112M |
| Warren Charitable Foundationsince 2010 | Midland, TX | $4.3M123 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $158M |
| Paul E Andrews Jr Foundationsince 2008 | Fort Worth, TX | $4.3M60 grants · 2024 | $45K | Yes | $100M |
| Zorich Family Foundationsince 2001 | Houston, TX | $4.2M32 grants · 2024 | $100K | Preselected only | $109M |
| Woodforest Charitable Foundationsince 2005 | The Woodlands, TX | $3.9M238 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $147M |
| Jiv Daya Foundationsince 2003 | Dallas, TX | $3.8M1 grants · 2025 | $3.8M | Yes | $106M |
| Medallion Foundation Incsince 1986 | Houston, TX | $3.8M96 grants · 2024 | $15K | Yes | $149M |
| Tobin Endowment Trsince 1999 | San Antonio, TX | $3.1M13 grants · 2024 | $60K | Yes | $149M |
| Ed Foundationsince 1997 | Johnson City, TX | $2.9M20 grants · 2025 | $75K | Preselected only | $129M |
| Barbara Kauffman Welder Private Foundationsince 2023 | Victoria, TX | $2.7M8 grants · 2024 | $375K | Yes | $124M |
| Knapp Community Care Foundation Incsince 2020 | Weslaco, TX | $1.7M25 grants · 2024 | $50K | Yes | $125M |
| Laurie and Reed Morian Foundationsince 2013 | Houston, TX | $1.4M23 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $152M |
| Conflict and Development Foundationsince 2012 | Castroville, TX | $455K5 grants · 2024 | $57K | Preselected only | $163M |
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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