Free Grants Database for Hays County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Hays County's 1,119 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,119
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Hays County
9
Hays-area foundations
$93.2M
Given to Hays nonprofits since 2016
$38,495
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Hays County

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

Largest Foundations in Hays 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
Carson Family Foundation $730K $35K
Seaton Foundation Inc $435K $0
Texas Chapter Of College Reading And Learning Association $4K $0
Chairitee $2K $0
Cloud Innovation Syndicate $250 $0

Top Funders Giving to Hays County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Hays
Good Ventures Foundation (Eugene, OR) 2 $17.0M
Donor Advised Charitable Giving (San Francisco, CA) 118 $6.8M
San Antonio Food Bank Inc (San Antonio, TX) 6 $5.3M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 184 $4.5M
Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan (Denver, CO) 37 $4.2M

Notable Hays 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
Eleanor Crook Foundation 5 $17.2M
Texas State University Development Foundation 110 $7.5M
Hays-Caldwell Womens Center 60 $6.9M
Redwood Community Center Inc 17 $5.5M
Hill Country Alliance 89 $4.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Hays County?
Nonprofits in Hays County can apply for grants from 9 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Hays County. Since 2016, Hays County nonprofits have received 2,421 grants totaling $93.2M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Hays County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Hays County: Good Ventures Foundation, Donor Advised Charitable Giving, San Antonio Food Bank Inc, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Harry L Willett Foundation C O Boyd Ryan. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Hays County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Hays County nonprofit is $38,495, based on 2,421 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 Hays County nonprofit qualifies for?
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