Free Community Development Grants Database for Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to funding for Texas community development nonprofits, including neighborhood improvement, economic development, and civic engagement. Sourced from IRS 990-PF filings.

3,124
TX community development nonprofits
7,963
Historical grants on file
$685M
Given since 2016
$86,065
Average grant size

Top Funders for Texas Community Development Nonprofits

Foundations that have given the most dollars to Texas community development nonprofits since 2016. A well-fit TX community development nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.

Funder # grants Total to sector
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 288 $43M
Salesmanship Club Foundation (Dallas, TX) 5 $25M
National Philanthropic Tr (Jenkintown, PA) 77 $24M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (Harrison, NY) 87 $23M
Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Inc (Dallas, TX) 6 $19M

Notable Texas Community Development Recipients

Top Texas community development 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
Operation Homefront Inc 550 $63M
Salesmanship Club Of Dallas 108 $48M
Texas Organizing Project Education Fund 209 $29M
Liftfund Inc 104 $27M
National Association For Latino Community Asset Builders 49 $24M

Where Texas Community Development Nonprofits Concentrate

The five Texas cities with the most community development 501(c)(3) nonprofits registered.

City # community development nonprofits
Houston 449
Dallas 238
Austin 181
San Antonio 165
Fort Worth 88

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for community development nonprofits in Texas?
Texas community development nonprofits can apply for federal grants through Grants.gov, Texas state grants, and foundation grants. Since 2016, Texas community development nonprofits have received 7,963 grants totaling $685 million from private foundations alone, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Which foundations give the most to Texas community development nonprofits?
The top funders by total dollars given to TX community development: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Salesmanship Club Foundation, National Philanthropic Tr, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation, Salesmanship Club Charitable Golf Of Dallas Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average community development grant size in Texas?
The average grant awarded to a Texas community development nonprofit is $86,065, based on 7,963 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).

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