Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley

Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation

Harlingen, TX

The foundation funds nonprofits and some public entities for programs, research, medical education, and other work that improves health and well-being in Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, or Willacy counties in Texas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $10 million, with a median of $55,000; it accepts applications through its grant process, with deadlines of May 1 and November 1.

The Rachael and Ben Vaughan

San Antonio, TX

The foundation funds defined projects in animal rights, education, environmental preservation, poverty reduction, religious initiatives, and other areas including health care and human rights. It prefers projects in Texas but accepts requests from outside the state; project requests are typically $2,000–$20,000, though 2024 grants ranged from $3,000 to $200,000. It accepts unsolicited requests, due by September 1.

ACLU Foundation of Texas Inc

Houston, TX

The ACLU Foundation of Texas is the unyielding guardian and promoter of freedom, justice, equality and dignity of all people, particularly for those who are still fighting to secure the full exercise of their civil rights and liberties. The Foundation will supply legal counsel to persons whose civil liberties and rights are threatened.

Rotary Club of Brownsville Charitable

Brownsville, TX

Hernandez Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

William Eand Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable

Pittsburgh, PA

The foundation’s 2024 grants supported religious outreach, arts and culture, counseling, child advocacy, and substance use services, mostly in Texas, with some funding in Arizona. It awarded $5,000–$15,000 per grant, with a median of $10,800. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; applicants are directed to contact PNC Bank Charitable Trust Grant Com, but whether unsolicited requests are accepted is not stated.

Lifeway Foundation Inc

Lott, TX

The foundation supports charitable organizations, with recent grants spanning prisoner reentry, childcare, faith-based programs, crisis pregnancy support, disaster readiness, job training, housing, and services for people experiencing poverty or homelessness. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants ranging from $1,000 to $58,625, with a median of $3,500; most funding went to Texas, with additional grants in Tennessee, North Carolina, Washington, DC, and Virginia. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Random Acts of Humach Foundation

Dubuque, IA

The foundation supports varied charitable work and community outreach, including children’s health and cancer care, family services, youth resilience, and hunger relief. In 2024, it gave 16 grants totaling $39,275, ranging from $100 to $30,450, mostly to organizations in Minnesota, with funding also in Hawaii, Texas, Illinois, and Iowa. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Brownsville Foundation for Health

Brownsville, TX

The Brownsville Foundation for Health supports health and education programs at 501(c)(3) organizations and schools, primarily in Texas. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,970 to $70,000, with a median of $9,845. The filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and lists an application process, so unsolicited requests are not ruled out.

Bhatia Foundation

Houston, TX

The Houston-based Bhatia Foundation supports preselected charitable organizations across varied fields, including health, community services, education, and food access. Its 2025 grants ranged from $625 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000, and were concentrated in Texas, Colorado, New York, and Washington. It does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Trust for the Meditation Process

Edina, MN

The Trust funds nonprofit projects in contemplative Christianity and mindfulness, especially silent meditation, such as courses, retreats, teacher development, and research with clear outcomes; it generally funds direct project costs rather than overhead. Typical initial grants are $3,000–$5,000, primarily for U.S. projects, while international grants are very rare. It accepts inquiries at any time, but the profile does not explicitly say whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation

Kingwood, TX

The Raul Tijerina Jr Foundation funds eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in youth, education, health, community development, culture and heritage, and environmental conservation, as well as educational scholarships. It serves Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties in Texas; recent grants ranged from $1,881 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. It accepts unsolicited requests year-round, with no submission deadline.