Free Grants Database for Cameron County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Cameron County's 927 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

927
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Cameron County
17
Cameron-area foundations
$145.3M
Given to Cameron nonprofits since 2016
$77,824
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Cameron County

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

Religion-Related (177) Education (40) Human Services (25)

Largest Foundations in Cameron 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
Serafy Foundation $11.2M $562K
The Farris Foundation $8.1M $362K
Brownsville Foundation For Health $8.1M $282K
Brownsville Historical Association $2.3M $0
Rotary Club Of Brownsville Charitable $298K $18K

Top Funders Giving to Cameron County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Cameron
Convoy Of Hope 4 $34.3M
Ein 770634227 2 $15.1M
Jpmorgan Chase Foundation (Harrison, NY) 21 $5.7M
The Chicago Community Trust (Chicago, IL) 1 $5.0M
La Merced Charitable Trust (Brownsville, TX) 1 $4.9M

Notable Cameron 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
Seek Ye The Way Of The Cross Ministry Inc 22 $37.4M
Community Development Corporation Of Brownsville Inc 65 $15.6M
Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation 8 $15.1M
Catholic Foundation Of The Rio Grande Valley 2 $9.8M
United Way Of Southern Cameron County 39 $6.3M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Cameron County?
Nonprofits in Cameron County can apply for grants from 17 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Cameron County. Since 2016, Cameron County nonprofits have received 1,867 grants totaling $145.3M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Cameron County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Cameron County: Convoy Of Hope, Ein 770634227, Jpmorgan Chase Foundation, The Chicago Community Trust, La Merced Charitable Trust. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Cameron County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Cameron County nonprofit is $77,824, based on 1,867 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 Cameron County nonprofit qualifies for?
GrantDrop matches your 501(c)(3) against every relevant grant from Cameron-area foundations, statewide Texas funders, and national funders with a track record of giving to Cameron County. Enter your EIN, confirm your mission and focus area, and see a ranked list in minutes. Start free.

Related Cameron County Funding Resources

All Texas Funders
Statewide Texas foundation directory
Religion-Related Grants in Texas
Top sector in Cameron County with 177 nonprofits
Education Grants in Texas
Top sector in Cameron County with 40 nonprofits
Human Services Grants in Texas
Top sector in Cameron County with 25 nonprofits

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