Who funds K-12 education in Texas
From 2022 to 2025, 1,414 foundations and charities reported 6,257 grants to 974 K-12 education nonprofits in Texas. The typical grant was $12,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Communities Foundation of Texas (126), Greater Houston Community Foundation (67) and Texas Instruments Foundation (66).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most K-12 education nonprofits in Texas
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | 126 | $16,548 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 67 | $18,850 | 2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation Dallas, TX | 66 | $666 | 2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation Houston, TX | 53 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 39 | $500 | 2023 |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation New York, NY | 37 | $600 | 2024 |
| Baker Hughes Foundation Houston, TX | 34 | $330 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | 32 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Fidelity Foundation Boston, MA | 28 | $200 | 2024 |
| The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | 25 | $38,300 | 2024 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation San Antonio, TX | 21 | $37,983 | 2024 |
| Verizon Foundation Basking Ridge, NJ | 19 | $250 | 2024 |
| Textron Charitable Trust 540 008 Providence, RI | 19 | $206 | 2024 |
| Tulsa Community Foundation Tulsa, OK | 17 | $13,084 | 2024 |
| Edward Jones Foundation Saint Louis, MO | 17 | $275 | 2024 |
Recent grants
- Communities Foundation of Texas paid Catch UP & Read $423,567 in 2024. Purpose: This grant is designated for general support.
- Greater Houston Community Foundation paid The Irvin M Shlenker School of Congregation Beth Israel $2,712,700 in 2024. Purpose: Educational.
- Texas Instruments Foundation paid Young Womens Preparatory Network $550,000 in 2024. Purpose: Educational institutions-operation funds, building funds, and scholarships.
- Shell Usa Company Foundation paid Episcopal High School $19,525 in 2024. Purpose: 19525.
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc paid Impact Ventures Accelerator $100,000 in 2023. Purpose: Program/operating support.
- Jpmorgan Chase Foundation paid Impact Ventures Accelerator $250,000 in 2024. Purpose: In support of neighborhood revitalization.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to K-12 education in Texas?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Communities Foundation of Texas (126), Greater Houston Community Foundation (67), Texas Instruments Foundation (66). The count in parentheses is how many K-12 education nonprofits in Texas each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to K-12 education in Texas?
The median grant was $12,000 across 6,257 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 K-12 education nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.