Free Grants Database for Denton County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Denton County's 3,747 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

3,747
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Denton County
67
Denton-area foundations
$315.9M
Given to Denton nonprofits since 2016
$37,797
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Denton County

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

Religion-Related (574) Education (267) Human Services (158)

Largest Foundations in Denton 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
J W Bagley Foundation $19.1M $1.2M
Flow Health Care Foundation Inc $6.2M $229K
Dream Alliance $5.6M $193K
J Lee Stansbury Trust $4.2M $165K
Boshell Foundation $3.8M $0

Top Funders Giving to Denton County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Denton
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 688 $35.1M
Texas Womans University Foundation (Denton, TX) 6 $29.7M
Glory Of Zion International Ministries Inc 24 $27.5M
National Christian Charitable Foundation (Alpharetta, GA) 187 $15.1M
Communities Foundation Of Texas (Dallas, TX) 481 $14.9M

Notable Denton 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
Texas Womans University 60 $31.3M
University Of North Texas Foundation Inc 503 $29.4M
Global Spheres Center 11 $26.9M
Childrens Advocacy Center For North Texas Inc 116 $19.0M
Pga Foundation Inc 59 $16.7M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Denton County?
Nonprofits in Denton County can apply for grants from 67 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Denton County. Since 2016, Denton County nonprofits have received 8,358 grants totaling $315.9M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Denton County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Denton County: Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Texas Womans University Foundation, Glory Of Zion International Ministries Inc, National Christian Charitable Foundation, Communities Foundation Of Texas. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Denton County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Denton County nonprofit is $37,797, based on 8,358 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 Denton County nonprofit qualifies for?
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Related Denton County Funding Resources

All Texas Funders
Statewide Texas foundation directory
Religion-Related Grants in Texas
Top sector in Denton County with 574 nonprofits
Education Grants in Texas
Top sector in Denton County with 267 nonprofits
Human Services Grants in Texas
Top sector in Denton County with 158 nonprofits

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