Free Grants Database for McLennan County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for McLennan County's 1,040 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,040
501(c)(3) nonprofits in McLennan County
81
McLennan-area foundations
$641.6M
Given to McLennan nonprofits since 2016
$138,135
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in McLennan County

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

Largest Foundations in McLennan 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
Knapp Community Care Foundation $122.1M $3.7M
Bernard & Audre Rapoport Foundation $65.4M $2.0M
Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund $24.7M $2.2M
The Jim & Paula Mcdonald Charitable $24.4M $1.1M
The Moran Family Foundation $21.2M $912K

Top Funders Giving to McLennan County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to McLennan
The Big 12 Conference Inc (Irving, TX) 6 $235.5M
Caritas Of Waco (Waco, TX) 5 $67.2M
National Christian Charitable Foundation (Alpharetta, GA) 119 $50.9M
The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation (Houston, TX) 28 $27.7M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 237 $17.4M

Notable McLennan 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
Baylor University 1,074 $365.7M
Caritas Of Waco 78 $69.0M
Global Generosity Inc 21 $40.8M
The Tstc Foundation 119 $32.7M
Waco Foundation 84 $13.7M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in McLennan County?
Nonprofits in McLennan County can apply for grants from 81 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to McLennan County. Since 2016, McLennan County nonprofits have received 4,645 grants totaling $641.6M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to McLennan County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to McLennan County: The Big 12 Conference Inc, Caritas Of Waco, National Christian Charitable Foundation, The Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for McLennan County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a McLennan County nonprofit is $138,135, based on 4,645 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 McLennan County nonprofit qualifies for?
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