Free Grants Database for Brazos County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Brazos County's 946 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

946
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Brazos County
65
Brazos-area foundations
$423.5M
Given to Brazos nonprofits since 2015
$87,759
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Brazos County

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

Largest Foundations in Brazos 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
Fw Bert And Mae Dean Wheeler $56.5M $2.5M
Eugene Edge Iii Charitable Trust $18.9M $793K
Nina Heard Astin Charitable Trust $14.0M $462K
Conflict And Development Foundation $10.8M $223K
The Marshal Verne Ross Foundation $9.3M $338K

Top Funders Giving to Brazos County Nonprofits

Foundations that have given the most dollars to Brazos County nonprofits since 2015. A well-fit Brazos County nonprofit has elevated odds with these funders.

Funder # grants Total to Brazos
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 222 $33.6M
Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) 6 $31.3M
The Robert A Welch Foundation (Milwaukee, WI) 11 $25.9M
Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc (Middleton, WI) 5 $21.0M
Donor Advised Charitable Giving (San Francisco, CA) 96 $13.5M

Notable Brazos County Grant Recipients

Top recipients by cumulative dollars received since 2015. 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
Texas A&m Foundation 1,503 $245.6M
Brazos Valley Food Bank Inc 165 $36.2M
Texas A & M University 12th Man Foundation 125 $19.2M
Texas A & M Research Foundation 52 $13.0M
The George And Barbara Bush Foundation 76 $10.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Brazos County?
Nonprofits in Brazos County can apply for grants from 65 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Brazos County. Since 2015, Brazos County nonprofits have received 4,826 grants totaling $423.5M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Brazos County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Brazos County: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Houston Food Bank, The Robert A Welch Foundation, Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc, Donor Advised Charitable Giving. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Brazos County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Brazos County nonprofit is $87,759, based on 4,826 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 Brazos County nonprofit qualifies for?
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