Free Grants Database for Galveston County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Galveston County's 1,689 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,689
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Galveston County
31
Galveston-area foundations
$247.8M
Given to Galveston nonprofits since 2016
$60,316
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Galveston County

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

Largest Foundations in Galveston 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
Massey Tucker Foundation $3.5M $154K
Page Rising Son Foundation Inc $3.0M $138K
Rouse Family Foundation $2.4M $159K
The Seraphim Charitable Trust $358K $500
Foulkrod Foundation $326K $28K

Top Funders Giving to Galveston County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Galveston
Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) 36 $62.9M
The Moody Foundation (Houston, TX) 130 $25.6M
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation 8 $23.1M
Feed The Children Inc (Oklahoma City, OK) 6 $14.9M
Feeding Texas (Austin, TX) 5 $12.1M

Notable Galveston 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
Galveston County Food Bank 140 $75.2M
Galveston Bay Foundation 267 $35.3M
Reach Out America Intnl Inc 11 $15.6M
Galveston College Foundation 49 $7.4M
Moody Gardens Inc 7 $7.1M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Galveston County?
Nonprofits in Galveston County can apply for grants from 31 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Galveston County. Since 2016, Galveston County nonprofits have received 4,108 grants totaling $247.8M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Galveston County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Galveston County: Houston Food Bank, The Moody Foundation, National Fish And Wildlife Foundation, Feed The Children Inc, Feeding Texas. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Galveston County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Galveston County nonprofit is $60,316, based on 4,108 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 Galveston County nonprofit qualifies for?
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