Free Grants Database for Hidalgo County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Hidalgo County's 1,592 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,592
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Hidalgo County
42
Hidalgo-area foundations
$426.0M
Given to Hidalgo nonprofits since 2016
$171,146
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Hidalgo County

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

Largest Foundations in Hidalgo 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
James W And Kathleen C Collins Foundat $7.5M $567K
The Cook Dalton Family Foundation $5.6M $246K
Loring Cook Foundation $2.9M $181K
The Vackar Family Foundation $2.8M $133K
Seven Cities Foundation $2.6M $150K

Top Funders Giving to Hidalgo County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Hidalgo
Legal Services Corporation (Washington, DC) 6 $93.7M
Feeding Texas (Austin, TX) 12 $39.0M
Ips Enterprises Inc (Weslaco, TX) 1 $24.9M
Accelerate Great Schools (Cincinnati, OH) 3 $18.7M
Knapp Community Care Foundation (Waco, TX) 32 $16.6M

Notable Hidalgo 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
Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid Inc 86 $114.0M
Idea Public Schools 172 $82.7M
Collaborative For Fresh Produce 14 $38.8M
Idea Florida Inc 3 $24.9M
Knapp Medical Center 17 $18.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Hidalgo County?
Nonprofits in Hidalgo County can apply for grants from 42 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Hidalgo County. Since 2016, Hidalgo County nonprofits have received 2,489 grants totaling $426.0M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Hidalgo County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Hidalgo County: Legal Services Corporation, Feeding Texas, Ips Enterprises Inc, Accelerate Great Schools, Knapp Community Care Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Hidalgo County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Hidalgo County nonprofit is $171,146, based on 2,489 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 Hidalgo County nonprofit qualifies for?
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