Free Grants Database for Dallas County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Dallas County's 15,766 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

15,766
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Dallas County
4,530
Dallas-area foundations
$11.2B
Given to Dallas nonprofits since 2015
$141,875
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Dallas County

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

Religion-Related (1,803) Philanthropy (1,012) Human Services (773)

Largest Foundations in Dallas 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
Kimbell Art Foundation $2.9B $209K
Houston Endowment Inc $2.3B $119.6M
Je And Le Mabee Foundation Inc $2.1B $61.8M
Rainwater Charitable Foundation $1.2B $43.0M
Meadows Foundation Inc $705.2M $23.5M

Top Funders Giving to Dallas County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Dallas
Scott & White Healthcare (Dallas, TX) 26 $1.9B
Baylor Health Care System (Dallas, TX) 18 $430.8M
Communities Foundation Of Texas (Dallas, TX) 4,361 $354.7M
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Indianapolis, IN) 40 $337.4M
Baylor Health Care System Foundation (Dallas, TX) 89 $329.9M

Notable Dallas 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
Scott & White Clinic 24 $1.7B
Southern Methodist University 1,363 $539.0M
American Heart Association Inc 8,117 $509.0M
Healthtexas Provider Network 31 $459.4M
Childrens Medical Center Foundation 465 $418.3M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Dallas County?
Nonprofits in Dallas County can apply for grants from 4,530 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Dallas County. Since 2015, Dallas County nonprofits have received 79,264 grants totaling $11.2B, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Dallas County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Dallas County: Scott & White Healthcare, Baylor Health Care System, Communities Foundation Of Texas, National Collegiate Athletic Association, Baylor Health Care System Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Dallas County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Dallas County nonprofit is $141,875, based on 79,264 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 Dallas County nonprofit qualifies for?
GrantDrop matches your 501(c)(3) against every relevant grant from Dallas-area foundations, statewide Texas funders, and national funders with a track record of giving to Dallas County. Enter your EIN, confirm your mission and focus area, and see a ranked list in minutes. Start free.

Related Dallas County Funding Resources

All Texas Funders
Statewide Texas foundation directory
Religion-Related Grants in Texas
Top sector in Dallas County with 1,803 nonprofits
Philanthropy Grants in Texas
Top sector in Dallas County with 1,012 nonprofits
Human Services Grants in Texas
Top sector in Dallas County with 773 nonprofits

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