Free Housing Grants Database for Texas Nonprofits
A data-backed guide to funding for Texas housing nonprofits, including affordable housing, homeless shelters, and housing assistance. Sourced from IRS 990-PF filings.
1,703
TX housing nonprofits
7,180
Historical grants on file
$629M
Given since 2016
$87,672
Average grant size
Top Funders for Texas Housing Nonprofits
Foundations that have given the most dollars to Texas housing nonprofits since 2016. A well-fit TX housing nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.
| Funder | # grants | Total to sector |
|---|---|---|
| Mary E Bivins Trust (Amarillo, TX) | 14 | $76M |
| The Chicago Community Trust (Chicago, IL) | 13 | $49M |
| Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) | 31 | $29M |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) | 269 | $27M |
| Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation (San Antonio, TX) | 7 | $20M |
Notable Texas Housing Recipients
Top Texas housing 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mary E Bivins Foundation | 16 | $76M |
| Houston Habitat For Humanity Inc | 178 | $47M |
| Star Of Hope Mission | 577 | $30M |
| Foundation Communities Inc | 143 | $29M |
| Annam Community Development Corporation | 8 | $27M |
Where Texas Housing Nonprofits Concentrate
The five Texas cities with the most housing 501(c)(3) nonprofits registered.
| City | # housing nonprofits |
|---|---|
| Houston | 246 |
| Dallas | 134 |
| San Antonio | 131 |
| Austin | 97 |
| Fort Worth | 49 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for housing nonprofits in Texas?
Texas housing nonprofits can apply for federal grants through Grants.gov, Texas state grants, and foundation grants. Since 2016, Texas housing nonprofits have received 7,180 grants totaling $629 million from private foundations alone, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Which foundations give the most to Texas housing nonprofits?
The top funders by total dollars given to TX housing: Mary E Bivins Trust, The Chicago Community Trust, Houston Food Bank, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average housing grant size in Texas?
The average grant awarded to a Texas housing nonprofit is $87,672, based on 7,180 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).