Who funds health clinics and health care in Texas
From 2022 to 2025, 1,104 foundations and charities reported 3,890 grants to 512 clinics and health care nonprofits in Texas. The typical grant was $15,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Communities Foundation of Texas (46), Greater Houston Community Foundation (24) and Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc (20).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most clinics and health care nonprofits in Texas
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | 46 | $11,915 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 24 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc San Antonio, TX | 20 | $200,000 | 2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation Houston, TX | 15 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | 15 | $17,812 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | 15 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 15 | $250 | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of North Texas Fort Worth, TX | 14 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Amarillo Area Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX | 14 | $48,250 | 2024 |
| Mission Pre-born Inc Indianapolis, IN | 14 | $43,432 | 2022 |
| ST Davids Foundation Austin, TX | 13 | $136,500 | 2024 |
| Council for Life Dallas, TX | 12 | $50,000 | 2025 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | 12 | $27,500 | 2024 |
| Episcopal Health Foundation Houston, TX | 11 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| John G & Marie Stella Kenedy Memorial Foundation Corp Christi, TX | 11 | $12,500 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Communities Foundation of Texas paid Dallas Sci Recovery Inc $334,362 in 2024. Purpose: This grant is designated for general support.
- Greater Houston Community Foundation paid Nora's Gift Foundation $187,450 in 2024. Purpose: Human services.
- Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc paid Mercy Ministries of Laredo $1,172,231 in 2024. Purpose: Integrated healthcare program.
- Shell Usa Company Foundation paid Friday Harbour $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: 10000.16.
- The Dallas Foundation paid UT Southwestern Health Systems $787,320 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Austin Community Foundation paid Austin Recovery Network $160,500 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to health clinics and health care in Texas?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Communities Foundation of Texas (46), Greater Houston Community Foundation (24), Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc (20). The count in parentheses is how many clinics and health care nonprofits in Texas each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to health clinics and health care in Texas?
The median grant was $15,000 across 3,890 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 clinics and health care nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.