Free Grants Database for El Paso County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for El Paso County's 1,889 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,889
501(c)(3) nonprofits in El Paso County
101
El Paso-area foundations
$325.2M
Given to El Paso nonprofits since 2016
$65,707
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in El Paso County

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

Religion-Related (252) Education (80) Human Services (50)

Largest Foundations in El Paso 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
Paul L Foster Family Foundation $79.9M $256K
Robert E & Evelyn Mckee Foundation $11.1M $296K
Brooks Family Foundation Trust $10.8M $403K
Anchondo Law Foundation Inc $8.0M $477K
Hervey Foundation $6.7M $227K

Top Funders Giving to El Paso County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to El Paso
El Paso Community Foundation (El Paso, TX) 282 $28.9M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 161 $26.5M
The Chicago Community Trust (Chicago, IL) 9 $18.2M
Feeding America (Chicago, IL) 7 $12.0M
Lee Moor Childrens Home Trust Estate (El Paso, TX) 6 $11.7M

Notable El Paso 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
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 236 $54.7M
El Paso Community Foundation 158 $30.1M
Young Womens Christian Association El Paso Del Norte Region 49 $24.9M
Paso Del Norte Community Foundation 125 $12.0M
Lee & Beulah Moor Childrens Home 30 $11.8M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in El Paso County?
Nonprofits in El Paso County can apply for grants from 101 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to El Paso County. Since 2016, El Paso County nonprofits have received 4,950 grants totaling $325.2M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to El Paso County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to El Paso County: El Paso Community Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, The Chicago Community Trust, Feeding America, Lee Moor Childrens Home Trust Estate. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for El Paso County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a El Paso County nonprofit is $65,707, based on 4,950 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 El Paso County nonprofit qualifies for?
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Related El Paso County Funding Resources

All Texas Funders
Statewide Texas foundation directory
Religion-Related Grants in Texas
Top sector in El Paso County with 252 nonprofits
Education Grants in Texas
Top sector in El Paso County with 80 nonprofits
Human Services Grants in Texas
Top sector in El Paso County with 50 nonprofits

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