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Texas public foundations

There are 1,317 grantmaking public charity foundations in Texas. Combined, these Texan public foundations employ 4,086 people, earn more than $3 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $14 billion.
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Types of public foundations in Texas

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Grantmaking public charity foundations
 
1,317
 
$2,535,810,461
Community foundations
 
323
 
$1,743,129,616
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Public foundations by major Texas cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Dallas
 
390
 
$915,086,601
Houston
 
349
 
$467,031,108
Austin
 
127
 
$450,262,093
San Antonio
 
121
 
$260,192,199
El Paso
 
26
 
$56,278,587
Killeen
 
17
 
$2,158,503
Lubbock
 
16
 
$10,321,480
Beaumont
 
15
 
$22,395,742
Corpus Christi
 
13
 
$44,806,607
Longview, TX
 
11
 
$3,139,641
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Job trends for Texas public foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
359
1-10
 
84
11-25
 
17
26-100
 
7
101 to 1,000
 
3
1,000+
 
1
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Sizes of public foundations in Texas

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
367
$250k to $1M
 
110
$1M to $5M
 
92
$5M to $25M
 
38
$25M to $100M
 
13
$100M+
 
5
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Directory of public foundations in Texas

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1-20 of 1,317

W.W. Caruth Jr. Foundation

William Walter Caruth, Jr.'s philanthropic goals were to support frontier-advancing projects in public safety, education, and scientific and medical research.
Revenue
$33.7m
Assets
$566.2m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7436194
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Amarillo Area Foundation

Amarillo Area Foundation is a community foundation in Amarillo, TX whose mission is: Amarillo Area Foundation's mission is to improve quality of life for Texas Panhandle residents.
Revenue
$26.3m
Assets
$171.6m
Employees
24
EIN
75-0978220
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Communities Foundation of Texas

The Foundation is committed to serving charitable needs both domestically and abroad through charitable grants and services at the discretion of the board of trustees.
Revenue
$341.6m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
163
EIN
75-0964565
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dallas Foundation

The Dallas Foundation partners with donors to invest philanthropic resources in transformative solutions that address the community's greatest needs.
Revenue
$160.0m
Assets
$491.5m
Employees
27
EIN
75-2890371
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Children at Heart Foundation

Children At Heart Ministries is a family of ministries dedicated to transforming the lives of all children and families. Their ministries provide those who are most vulnerable with the support and structure they need.
Revenue
$9.6m
Assets
$136.9m
Employees
0
EIN
74-3007363
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelton Landmark Foundation

Foundation supports June Shelton School by soliciting & holding real property to benefit school's long-term goals & providing management/oversight of said property.
Revenue
$6.3m
Assets
$94.2m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2532325
IRS type
501(c)(3)

North Texas Community Foundation (NTXCF)

Founded in 1981, the North Texas Community Foundation is a Fort Worth-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening their 11-county region through effective philanthropy and civic leadership to address key community issues.
Revenue
$96.4m
Assets
$544.9m
Employees
20
EIN
75-2267767
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Texas Community Foundation

To serve as a catalyst to nurture and inspire philanthropic giving, to build ''Community Capital'' through a permanent endowment fund, to provide flexible vehicle for donors with carried philanthropic interests.
Revenue
$9.7m
Assets
$26.7m
Employees
6
EIN
43-2043188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Texas Health Resources Foundation

Texas Health Resources Foundation strives to enhance the delivery of quality patient care by joining with these committed donors to sustain the long-term fiscal viability of Texas Health Resources.
Revenue
$46.9m
Assets
$394.9m
Employees
34
EIN
75-2022128
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Baylor Scott and White Health

Faith based network of clinics, hospitals and related entities providing exemplary patient care, medical education, research and community service.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$1.2b
Employees
0
EIN
26-4532547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way Foundation of Metropolitan Dallas

Uwfmd receives funds to establish an endowment fund for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. It distributes funds and grants as requested by donors.
Revenue
$8.3m
Assets
$78.4m
Employees
0
EIN
75-2834344
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Crystal Charity Ball

To support charitable, religious, or educational organizations in Dallas County, Texas which are primarily concerned with or for the care, development of welfare for children.
Revenue
$9.4m
Assets
$46.1m
Employees
3
EIN
75-6035893
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Arlington Tomorrow Foundation

The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation supports programs for safe neighborhoods, historic preservation, arts, parks, and family services, enhancing quality of life for residents.
Revenue
$18.6m
Assets
$114.6m
Employees
2
EIN
26-0672468
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Charitable Assets Trust

The Charitable Assets Trust receives cash and property gifts and funds tax-exempt public charities supporting Christian religious, charitable, and ministry purposes.
Revenue
$274.5m
Assets
$205.5m
Employees
0
EIN
99-6327547
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Community Foundation

Austin Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and improves quality of life in Austin by granting funds to public charities and collaborating with non-profits.
Revenue
$79.3m
Assets
$556.3m
Employees
34
EIN
74-1934031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Southwest Community Foundation (DJCF)

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation's mission is to improve our Jewish Community and the world through the development and stewardship of philanthropic resources of our donors and community partners.
Revenue
$68.1m
Assets
$329.8m
Employees
13
EIN
75-2836123
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County unites the community to support children, families, and individuals through critical programs and services.
Revenue
$44.2m
Assets
$87.5m
Employees
153
EIN
74-1272381
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Houston Jewish Community Foundation

The mission of the Houston Jewish Community Foundation is to promote the practice of tzedakah (righteousness, charity) and the pursuit of tikkun olam (repairing the world) by serving as a central resource and advocate for charitable giving.
Revenue
$33.4m
Assets
$260.7m
Employees
6
EIN
76-0187329
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Houston-based literacy foundation dedicated to improving the lives of Houstonians through family, adult, and school literacy programs and summer learning initiatives.
Revenue
$5.3m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
16
EIN
46-5037878
IRS type
501(c)(3)

John G Kenedy Jr Ranch Surface

Ranch surface generates revenue for the Missionary Society of Oblate Fathers of Texas, located in San Antonio, TX.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
0
EIN
82-6501674
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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