Free Grants Database for Bell County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Bell County's 1,246 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,246
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Bell County
40
Bell-area foundations
$101.8M
Given to Bell nonprofits since 2016
$52,747
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Bell County

The most common 501(c)(3) categories in Bell County by registered-org count. Click a sector to see grants for that category statewide.

Largest Foundations in Bell County

Ranked by total assets on most recent IRS 990-PF filing. Click a foundation name to see its full profile.

Foundation Total assets Grants paid
Tikar Inc $26.3M $0
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian $13.1M $414K
St Marys School Of Temple Trust Fund $2.5M $61K
Alan And Fran Eggleston Memorial $2.4M $30K
John H & Martha Garner Charitable Trust $2.3M $58K

Top Funders Giving to Bell County Nonprofits

Foundations that have given the most dollars to Bell County nonprofits since 2016. A well-fit Bell County nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.

Funder # grants Total to Bell
Americares Foundation Inc (Stamford, CT) 33 $15.4M
National Philanthropic Tr (Jenkintown, PA) 12 $10.7M
Direct Relief (Santa Barbara, CA) 21 $8.8M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 94 $5.3M
Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation (Austin, TX) 5 $5.3M

Notable Bell County Grant Recipients

Top recipients by cumulative dollars received since 2016. Many are hospitals or universities; use this to gauge scale of giving, not as the benchmark for a small nonprofit's realistic ask.

Recipient # grants Total received
Greater Killeen Free Clinic Inc 46 $19.0M
Northrise University Initiative 32 $10.0M
Boys & Girls Club Of Central Texas Inc 31 $7.3M
University Of Mary Hardin-Baylor 83 $7.0M
Temple Community Clinic 53 $6.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Bell County?
Nonprofits in Bell County can apply for grants from 40 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Bell County. Since 2016, Bell County nonprofits have received 1,930 grants totaling $101.8M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Bell County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Bell County: Americares Foundation Inc, National Philanthropic Tr, Direct Relief, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Bell County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Bell County nonprofit is $52,747, based on 1,930 historical grants. Individual awards range from small community program grants under $5,000 to multi-million-dollar institutional grants. For a small-to-mid-size nonprofit, the realistic request range is typically $5,000 to $75,000.
How do I find grants my Bell County nonprofit qualifies for?
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