Free Grants Database for Midland County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Midland County's 689 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

689
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Midland County
92
Midland-area foundations
$281.2M
Given to Midland nonprofits since 2016
$66,535
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Midland County

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

Religion-Related (93) Education (37) Philanthropy (35)

Largest Foundations in Midland 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
F M H Foundation $462.2M $21.6M
Scharbauer Foundation Inc $430.2M $16.0M
Abell-Hanger Foundation $188.5M $8.3M
The M S Doss Foundation Inc $98.7M $4.1M
Beal Foundation $81.9M $4.0M

Top Funders Giving to Midland County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Midland
Scharbauer Foundation Inc (Midland, TX) 100 $52.2M
Permian Basin Area Foundation (Midland, TX) 254 $30.3M
F M H Foundation (Midland, TX) 92 $19.6M
Abell-Hanger Foundation (Midland, TX) 403 $14.7M
Je And Le Mabee Foundation Inc (Dallas, TX) 12 $13.2M

Notable Midland 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
Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center 17 $25.3M
Midland Memorial Foundation 149 $23.5M
Permian Basin Area Foundation 81 $19.8M
Midland Athletic Syndicate Inc 6 $13.5M
High Sky Childrens Ranch 193 $12.4M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Midland County?
Nonprofits in Midland County can apply for grants from 92 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Midland County. Since 2016, Midland County nonprofits have received 4,227 grants totaling $281.2M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Midland County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Midland County: Scharbauer Foundation Inc, Permian Basin Area Foundation, F M H Foundation, Abell-Hanger Foundation, Je And Le Mabee Foundation Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Midland County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Midland County nonprofit is $66,535, based on 4,227 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 Midland County nonprofit qualifies for?
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Related Midland County Funding Resources

All Texas Funders
Statewide Texas foundation directory
Religion-Related Grants in Texas
Top sector in Midland County with 93 nonprofits
Education Grants in Texas
Top sector in Midland County with 37 nonprofits
Philanthropy Grants in Texas
Top sector in Midland County with 35 nonprofits

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