Who funds veterans in Texas
From 2022 to 2025, 205 foundations and charities reported 428 grants to 73 veterans organizations in Texas. The typical grant was $10,000.
The funders that paid the most of them: Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc (4), Xcel Energy Foundation (3) and Austin Community Foundation (3).
From IRS grant records. Counts nonprofits with budgets under $5,000,000.
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The 15 funders that paid the most veterans organizations in Texas
| Funder | Nonprofits paid | Typical grant | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc Charlotte, NC | 4 | $500 | 2023 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN | 3 | $360 | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | 3 | $25,000 | 2024 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation Houston, TX | 3 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | 2 | $13,803 | 2024 |
| Special Forces Charitable Trust Southern Pnes, NC | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 |
| Rainwater Charitable Foundation Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $150,000 | 2024 |
| Pentagon Federal Credit Union Fdn Penfed Foundation Mclean, VA | 2 | $50,000 | 2024 |
| Marine Corps League Conroe, TX | 2 | $8,000 | 2024 |
| EIN 760601063 | 2 | $1,000 | 2025 |
| Pfizer Foundation Inc New York, NY | 2 | $200 | 2024 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation Lanham, MD | 2 | $19,000 | 2022 |
| Assurant Foundation Atlanta, GA | 2 | $188 | 2024 |
| Shell Usa Company Foundation Houston, TX | 2 | $600 | 2024 |
| Mckesson Foundation Dallas, TX | 2 | $406 | 2022 |
Recent grants
- Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc paid Dfw Honor Flight $500 in 2023. Purpose: Program/operating support.
- Xcel Energy Foundation paid The Ruck UP Foundation $2,500 in 2024. Purpose: Uw grant.
- Austin Community Foundation paid Hives for Heroes $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: General support.
- Greater Houston Community Foundation paid State Guard Association of Texas $12,000 in 2024. Purpose: Public benefit.
- Communities Foundation of Texas paid Operation Once in a Lifetime $32,690 in 2024. Purpose: This grant is designated for general support.
- Special Forces Charitable Trust paid Patriots Hall $10,000 in 2024. Purpose: General operations.
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Questions people ask
Who gives the most grants to veterans in Texas?
By the number of nonprofits paid from 2022 to 2025, the leading funders were Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc (4), Xcel Energy Foundation (3), Austin Community Foundation (3). The count in parentheses is how many veterans organizations in Texas each one paid.
How big is a typical grant to veterans in Texas?
The median grant was $10,000 across 428 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 veterans organizations with budgets under $5,000,000, by their IRS cause code. Donor-advised fund sponsors are left out.