Free Public Safety Grants Database for Texas Nonprofits
A data-backed guide to funding for Texas public safety nonprofits, including crime prevention, fire departments, and disaster relief. Sourced from IRS 990-PF filings.
1,248
TX public safety nonprofits
6,541
Historical grants on file
$1,063M
Given since 2016
$162,655
Average grant size
Top Funders for Texas Public Safety Nonprofits
Foundations that have given the most dollars to Texas public safety nonprofits since 2016. A well-fit TX public safety nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.
| Funder | # grants | Total to sector |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving (San Francisco, CA) | 130 | $326M |
| Legal Services Corporation (Washington, DC) | 18 | $242M |
| Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc (Austin, TX) | 189 | $153M |
| Donors Trust Inc (Alexandria, VA) | 35 | $65M |
| Texas Casa Inc (Austin, TX) | 107 | $28M |
Notable Texas Public Safety Recipients
Top Texas public safety 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The 85 Fund | 49 | $418M |
| Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc | 86 | $113M |
| Lone Star Legal Aid | 73 | $96M |
| Legal Aid Of Northwest Texas | 44 | $66M |
| Center For Child Protection | 202 | $24M |
Where Texas Public Safety Nonprofits Concentrate
The five Texas cities with the most public safety 501(c)(3) nonprofits registered.
| City | # public safety nonprofits |
|---|---|
| Houston | 148 |
| Austin | 95 |
| Dallas | 82 |
| San Antonio | 60 |
| Fort Worth | 34 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for public safety nonprofits in Texas?
Texas public safety nonprofits can apply for federal grants through Grants.gov, Texas state grants, and foundation grants. Since 2016, Texas public safety nonprofits have received 6,541 grants totaling $1,063 million from private foundations alone, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Which foundations give the most to Texas public safety nonprofits?
The top funders by total dollars given to TX public safety: Donor Advised Charitable Giving, Legal Services Corporation, Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc, Donors Trust Inc, Texas Casa Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average public safety grant size in Texas?
The average grant awarded to a Texas public safety nonprofit is $162,655, based on 6,541 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).