Free Grants Database for Ector County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Ector County's 402 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

402
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Ector County
17
Ector-area foundations
$72.7M
Given to Ector nonprofits since 2016
$52,437
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Ector County

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

Largest Foundations in Ector 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
Wood Family Foundation Inc $50.0M $4.2M
The H L Brown Family Foundation $31.0M $1.4M
Vest Family Foundation $5.0M $130K
Paul And Katherine Morrow Family $4.0M $205K
Hext Family Foundation $1.6M $1.0M

Top Funders Giving to Ector County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Ector
Permian Basin Area Foundation (Midland, TX) 90 $7.2M
F M H Foundation (Midland, TX) 20 $6.7M
Wood Family Foundation Inc (Odessa, TX) 29 $6.4M
The Dallas Foundation (Dallas, TX) 5 $4.3M
Jc Ferguson Foundation Inc (Houston, TX) 119 $4.1M

Notable Ector 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
West Texas Food Bank 281 $18.6M
Odessa College Foundation Incorporated 99 $14.4M
Medical Center Health System Foundation 17 $4.8M
Harmony Home Childrens Advocacy Center Inc 38 $4.3M
United States Bowling Congress Inc 19 $3.8M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Ector County?
Nonprofits in Ector 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 Ector County. Since 2016, Ector County nonprofits have received 1,387 grants totaling $72.7M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Ector County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Ector County: Permian Basin Area Foundation, F M H Foundation, Wood Family Foundation Inc, The Dallas Foundation, Jc Ferguson Foundation Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Ector County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Ector County nonprofit is $52,437, based on 1,387 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 Ector County nonprofit qualifies for?
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