Free Environment Grants Database for Texas Nonprofits
A data-backed guide to funding for Texas environment nonprofits, including conservation, wildlife, pollution control, and sustainability. Sourced from IRS 990-PF filings.
1,244
TX environment nonprofits
7,472
Historical grants on file
$560M
Given since 2015
$74,997
Average grant size
Top Funders for Texas Environment Nonprofits
Foundations that have given the most dollars to Texas environment nonprofits since 2015. A well-fit TX environment nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.
| Funder | # grants | Total to sector |
|---|---|---|
| Kinder Foundation (Houston, TX) | 24 | $120M |
| National Fish And Wildlife Foundation | 57 | $39M |
| Astros Golf Foundation (Houston, TX) | 3 | $34M |
| The Brown Foundation Inc (Houston, TX) | 125 | $33M |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) | 284 | $32M |
Notable Texas Environment Recipients
Top Texas environment nonprofits by cumulative dollars received since 2015. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bayou Partnership | 224 | $141M |
| Memorial Park Conservancy Inc | 261 | $65M |
| Galveston Bay Foundation | 267 | $35M |
| Hermann Park Conservancy | 326 | $32M |
| International Sustainable Energy Foundation | 7 | $17M |
Where Texas Environment Nonprofits Concentrate
The five Texas cities with the most environment 501(c)(3) nonprofits registered.
| City | # environment nonprofits |
|---|---|
| Austin | 151 |
| Houston | 140 |
| San Antonio | 66 |
| Dallas | 63 |
| Fort Worth | 25 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for environment nonprofits in Texas?
Texas environment nonprofits can apply for federal grants through Grants.gov, Texas state grants, and foundation grants. Since 2015, Texas environment nonprofits have received 7,472 grants totaling $560 million from private foundations alone, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Which foundations give the most to Texas environment nonprofits?
The top funders by total dollars given to TX environment: Kinder Foundation, National Fish And Wildlife Foundation, Astros Golf Foundation, The Brown Foundation Inc, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average environment grant size in Texas?
The average grant awarded to a Texas environment nonprofit is $74,997, based on 7,472 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).