Free Grants Database for Lubbock County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Lubbock County's 1,304 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,304
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Lubbock County
160
Lubbock-area foundations
$466.0M
Given to Lubbock nonprofits since 2016
$99,796
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Lubbock County

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

Largest Foundations in Lubbock 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
Ch Foundation Inc $265.3M $10.9M
Helen Jones Foundation Inc $239.8M $9.9M
Ida Mae Oldham Trust Co Alan Henry $43.3M $0
Welborn-Payne Endowment Trust $42.3M $1.5M
Columbus Community Hospital Foundation $38.6M $1.3M

Top Funders Giving to Lubbock County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Lubbock
St Joseph Health System Foundation (Irvine, CA) 8 $38.4M
Helen Jones Foundation Inc (Lubbock, TX) 117 $35.3M
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Minneapolis, MN) 19 $29.5M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 119 $29.0M
Covenant Health System Foundation (Lubbock, TX) 21 $23.1M

Notable Lubbock 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 Tech Foundation Inc 1,176 $168.7M
Covenant Medical Center 5 $36.0M
Covenant Health System 13 $25.5M
Lubbock Entertainment And Performing Arts Association 36 $24.4M
Young Womens Christian Association Of Lubbock Texas Inc 37 $24.2M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Lubbock County?
Nonprofits in Lubbock County can apply for grants from 160 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Lubbock County. Since 2016, Lubbock County nonprofits have received 4,669 grants totaling $466.0M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Lubbock County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Lubbock County: St Joseph Health System Foundation, Helen Jones Foundation Inc, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Covenant Health System Foundation. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Lubbock County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Lubbock County nonprofit is $99,796, based on 4,669 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 Lubbock County nonprofit qualifies for?
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