Free Animal Welfare Grants Database for Texas Nonprofits
A data-backed guide to funding for Texas animal welfare nonprofits, including animal shelters, rescue organizations, and wildlife protection. Sourced from IRS 990-PF filings.
3,259
TX animal welfare nonprofits
18,706
Historical grants on file
$610M
Given since 2016
$32,655
Average grant size
Top Funders for Texas Animal Welfare Nonprofits
Foundations that have given the most dollars to Texas animal welfare nonprofits since 2016. A well-fit TX animal welfare nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.
| Funder | # grants | Total to sector |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) | 575 | $27M |
| Communities Foundation Of Texas (Dallas, TX) | 814 | $23M |
| Greater Good Charities (Seattle, WA) | 110 | $23M |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc (New York, NY) | 40 | $19M |
| Network For Good Inc (Washington, DC) | 1,061 | $18M |
Notable Texas Animal Welfare Recipients
Top Texas animal welfare nonprofits by cumulative dollars received since 2016. Many are large institutional recipients; use this to gauge scale, not as a benchmark for a small nonprofit's realistic ask.
| Recipient | # grants | Total received |
|---|---|---|
| Rewild | 292 | $93M |
| Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc | 150 | $46M |
| Houston Zoo Inc | 387 | $32M |
| Dallas Zoological Society | 107 | $31M |
| Austin Pets Alive | 522 | $24M |
Where Texas Animal Welfare Nonprofits Concentrate
The five Texas cities with the most animal welfare 501(c)(3) nonprofits registered.
| City | # animal welfare nonprofits |
|---|---|
| Houston | 198 |
| Austin | 148 |
| Dallas | 130 |
| San Antonio | 112 |
| Fort Worth | 63 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for animal welfare nonprofits in Texas?
Texas animal welfare nonprofits can apply for federal grants through Grants.gov, Texas state grants, and foundation grants. Since 2016, Texas animal welfare nonprofits have received 18,706 grants totaling $610 million from private foundations alone, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Which foundations give the most to Texas animal welfare nonprofits?
The top funders by total dollars given to TX animal welfare: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Communities Foundation Of Texas, Greater Good Charities, Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc, Network For Good Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average animal welfare grant size in Texas?
The average grant awarded to a Texas animal welfare nonprofit is $32,655, based on 18,706 historical grants. Awards range from small program grants under $5,000 to multi-million-dollar institutional grants.
Do I need to be a 501(c)(3)?
Yes. GrantDrop uses your IRS EIN to pull your organization data. You need an active 501(c)(3) status to use the platform. Fiscal-sponsorship arrangements work if the sponsor is a 501(c)(3).