Who funds domestic violence shelters and services in Texas
From 2022 to 2025, 376 foundations and charities reported 1,416 grants to 117 domestic violence programs in Texas. The typical grant was $18,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc (25), Communities Foundation of Texas (15) and Texas Bar Foundation (15).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most domestic violence programs in Texas
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc Austin, TX | 25 | $653,098 | 2024 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | 15 | $28,294 | 2024 |
| Texas Bar Foundation Austin, TX | 15 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Texas Casa Inc Austin, TX | 12 | $227,712 | 2024 |
| Texas Council on Family Violence Incorporated Austin, TX | 11 | $30,000 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 9 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation Dallas, TX | 7 | $1,505 | 2024 |
| Moody Foundation Galveston, TX | 7 | $100,000 | 2024 |
| East Texas Communties Foundation Inc Tyler, TX | 7 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | 4 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 4 | $120 | 2023 |
| John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Corp Christi, TX | 4 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Rees-jones Foundation Dallas, TX | 4 | $120,000 | 2024 |
| The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | 4 | $27,824 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | 4 | $10,000 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc paid Williamson County Children's Advocacy Center Inc $1,307,342 in 2024. Purpose: Child victims of crime services for justice and healing.
- Communities Foundation of Texas paid Family Compass $175,891 in 2024. Purpose: This grant is designated for general support.
- Texas Bar Foundation paid Hope Haven of East Texas $30,000 in 2024. Purpose: Trans living prgrm for foster kids.
- Texas Casa Inc paid Casa Lubbock South Plains $677,304 in 2024. Purpose: Serve foster children as best interest advocates.
- Texas Council on Family Violence Incorporated paid East Texas Crisis Center $55,000 in 2024. Purpose: Domestic abuse prevention.
- Greater Houston Community Foundation paid Jaco Booyen's Ministries $11,000 in 2024. Purpose: Arts.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to domestic violence shelters and services in Texas?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Childrens Advocacy Centers of Texas Inc (25), Communities Foundation of Texas (15), Texas Bar Foundation (15). The count in parentheses is how many domestic violence programs in Texas each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to domestic violence shelters and services in Texas?
The median grant was $18,000 across 1,416 grants. Half were smaller and half were larger. Each funder's own typical grant is in the table above.
Do these funders accept applications?
Not always. IRS records show who a funder paid, not whether it takes new applicants. Open the funder's website and read its guidelines before you reach out.
Where does this data come from?
From grants reported to the IRS on Form 990 Schedule I and Form 990-PF for 2022 to 2025, matched to each recipient's IRS record. It counts domestic violence programs with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.