Free Grants Database for Harris County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Harris County's 20,269 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

20,269
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Harris County
1,971
Harris-area foundations
$8.9B
Given to Harris nonprofits since 2015
$103,341
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Harris County

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

Largest Foundations in Harris 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
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation $2.1B $176.4M
The Moody Foundation $1.7B $86.3M
The Brown Foundation Inc $1.7B $89.6M
The Klarman Family Foundation $1.0B $108.4M
Nelda C And Hj Lutcher Stark Foundation $696.0M $1.5M

Top Funders Giving to Harris County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Harris
Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) 1,512 $640.5M
Greater Houston Community Foundation (Houston, TX) 5,023 $544.0M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 4,457 $516.4M
Episcopal Health Foundation (Houston, TX) 208 $336.3M
Houston Endowment Inc (Dallas, TX) 922 $245.7M

Notable Harris 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
Baylor College Of Medicine 1,440 $517.9M
Texas Childrens Hospital 1,062 $284.6M
Bishop Quin Foundation 2 $260.0M
William Marsh Rice University 924 $256.6M
Greater Houston Community Foundation 1 $170.0M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Harris County?
Nonprofits in Harris County can apply for grants from 1,971 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Harris County. Since 2015, Harris County nonprofits have received 85,736 grants totaling $8.9B, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Harris County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Harris County: Houston Food Bank, Greater Houston Community Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Episcopal Health Foundation, Houston Endowment Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Harris County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Harris County nonprofit is $103,341, based on 85,736 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 Harris County nonprofit qualifies for?
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