Free Grants Database for Nueces County, Texas Nonprofits

A data-backed guide to grant funding for Nueces County's 1,174 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofits, sourced directly from IRS 990-PF filings.

1,174
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Nueces County
100
Nueces-area foundations
$486.7M
Given to Nueces nonprofits since 2016
$121,762
Average grant size

Top Nonprofit Sectors in Nueces County

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

Largest Foundations in Nueces 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
Ed Rachal Foundation $646.1M $18.1M
The Carroll And Marguerite Wheeler $37.3M $1.7M
J H Harvey Trust $29.6M $1.2M
Earl C Sams Foundation Inc $26.3M $667K
Louise Allen Foundation $21.6M $0

Top Funders Giving to Nueces County Nonprofits

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

Funder # grants Total to Nueces
Driscoll Children's Hospital 4 $67.9M
Children's Physician Services Of South 4 $67.9M
Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation (Austin, TX) 2 $32.6M
Coastal Bend Community Foundation (Corpus Christi, TX) 417 $28.3M
Driscoll Childrens Hospital Development Foundation Inc (Corp Christi, TX) 6 $27.4M

Notable Nueces 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
Childrens Physician Services Of South Texas 4 $67.9M
Texas Bay Area Clinical Services Inc 4 $67.9M
Christus Spohn Health System Corporation 66 $47.2M
Driscoll Childrens Hospital 79 $32.2M
Mission Of Mercy Inc 125 $29.6M

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants are available for nonprofits in Nueces County?
Nonprofits in Nueces County can apply for grants from 100 area-based private foundations plus hundreds of statewide Texas funders and national foundations with a history of giving to Nueces County. Since 2016, Nueces County nonprofits have received 3,997 grants totaling $486.7M, per IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Who are the top funders giving to Nueces County nonprofits?
The top five funders by total dollars given to Nueces County: Driscoll Children's Hospital, Children's Physician Services Of South, Texas Essential Healthcare Partnerships Foundation, Coastal Bend Community Foundation, Driscoll Childrens Hospital Development Foundation Inc. See their full profiles via the table above.
What is the average grant size for Nueces County nonprofits?
The average grant awarded to a Nueces County nonprofit is $121,762, based on 3,997 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 Nueces County nonprofit qualifies for?
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