Free Grants Database for Fort Bend County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Fort Bend County's 4,011 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

4,011
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Fort Bend County
130
Fort Bend-area foundations
$346.9M
Given to Fort Bend nonprofits since 2015
$54,997
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Fort Bend County

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

Largest Foundations in Fort Bend 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
The Medallion Foundation Inc $91.9M $1.9M
Zorich Family Foundation $54.7M $2.9M
Fred And Mabel R Parks Foundation $50.8M $3.3M
Phillips Family Foundation $48.0M $3.3M
Madison Charitable Foundation Inc $15.9M $2.0M

Top Funders Giving to Fort Bend County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Fort Bend
Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) 63 $45.0M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 500 $33.1M
The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation (Houston, TX) 188 $25.8M
Mary K And Clifford Grum Foundation (Lufkin, TX) 4 $24.3M
National Christian Charitable Foundation (Alpharetta, GA) 166 $22.2M

Notable Fort Bend 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
Living Water International 275 $38.8M
Medical Benevolence Foundation 81 $26.2M
Sewa International Inc 291 $25.0M
Second Mile Misson Center 70 $17.7M
Attack Poverty 108 $17.3M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Fort Bend County?
Nonprofits in Fort Bend County can apply for grants from 130 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Fort Bend County. Since 2015, Fort Bend County nonprofits have received 6,308 grants totaling $346.9M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Fort Bend County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Fort Bend County: Houston Food Bank, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation, Mary K And Clifford Grum Foundation, National Christian Charitable Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Fort Bend County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Fort Bend County nonprofit is $54,997, based on 6,308 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 Fort Bend County nonprofit qualifies for?
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