Free Grants Database for Montgomery County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Montgomery County's 2,697 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

2,697
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Montgomery County
75
Montgomery-area foundations
$281.9M
Given to Montgomery nonprofits since 2016
$52,438
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Montgomery County

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

Largest Foundations in Montgomery 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
John And Charlene Oshea Family $16.0M $444K
Oshea Family Foundation $12.5M $200K
Margaret And Foster Madeley Family $2.2M $131K
The Main Street Crossing $1.5M $7K
Teresa Maness Educational Foundation $1.4M $74K

Top Funders Giving to Montgomery County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Montgomery
Houston Food Bank (Houston, TX) 41 $58.0M
Cwi Works Inc (Silver Spring, MD) 5 $32.1M
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund (Boston, MA) 458 $18.5M
Endowment For Regional Sustainability (Houston, TX) 6 $16.9M
Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc (Austin, TX) 6 $12.0M

Notable Montgomery 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
Montgomery County Food Bank Inc 191 $62.9M
Motivation Education And Training 18 $32.6M
Houston Advanced Research Center 34 $19.7M
Montgomery County Childrens Advocacy Center 33 $13.8M
Mighty Oaks Foundation 111 $11.9M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Montgomery County?
Nonprofits in Montgomery County can apply for grants from 75 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Montgomery County. Since 2016, Montgomery County nonprofits have received 5,376 grants totaling $281.9M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Montgomery County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Montgomery County: Houston Food Bank, Cwi Works Inc, Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund, Endowment For Regional Sustainability, Childrens Advocacy Centers Of Texas Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Montgomery County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Montgomery County nonprofit is $52,438, based on 5,376 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 Montgomery County nonprofit qualifies for?
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