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Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

Public charity · Grantmaker Houston, TX EIN: 74-1109654 Website

The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is a public charity based in Houston, Texas. Formed in 1940, it funds and cultivates programs serving the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and Jews around the world. It raises funds through an annual appeal, operates direct community programs, and makes grants to partner organizations.

Key facts about Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

In short: Jewish Federation of Greater Houston gave $17.5M across 85 grants in 2025 (avg $206K), top state New York. 41% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
74-1109654
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$17,541,544
Grants made (2025)
85
Average grant
$206,371
Median grant
$60,000
New grantees (estimate)
41% first-time grantees (33 of 81, 2025)
Total assets
$16,513,700
Primary geography
New York (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$16.5M

-3.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$17.5M

+13.1% YoY

Grant Count

85

+16.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$206K

-2.9% YoY

Is Jewish Federation of Greater Houston open to new grantees?

41%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 33 of 81 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $109K; repeat grants $291K. How we count

Medians: $48K first-time, $117K repeat.

  • 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
  • Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The organization’s stated mission is to fund and cultivate programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and support for Jews around the world. Its filing describes work that includes food, shelter and medical care; youth education; senior services; leadership development and youth engagement; Jewish programming for young families and children; antisemitism support and Israel advocacy; Israel travel and Jewish missions; and services for people with special needs. The filing also describes security work, public affairs, disaster response, Jewish education, and community engagement programs.

Its grant programs include the Greater Houston Fund, which provides operational grants to local organizations; the Global Jewish Peoplehood Fund, which supports Israel and global Jewish communities; and the Rebuild Israel Fund, which provides emergency assistance and supports rebuilding after disasters. The stated focus areas include Jewish education, youth engagement and leadership development, camp and Israel experiences, community building, security and public affairs, basic needs, populations at risk, Jewish identity, and Jewish peoplehood.

Among the 2025 grantees, the Jewish Federations of North America describes its mission as protecting and enhancing the well-being of Jews worldwide through philanthropic, strategic, and international efforts. The Houston Jewish Community Foundation describes its role as administering and stewarding charitable funds for the benefit of qualified organizations. The Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston says it works to strengthen Jewish identity and values and enrich the Jewish and greater communities. Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services describes its mission as providing care for aged persons, primarily of the Jewish faith.

Grantmaking

In filing year 2025, the Federation reported 85 grants totaling $17,541,544. Grant amounts ranged from $5,900 to $4,064,000, with a median of $60,000.

Largest reported grants included $4,064,000 to The Jewish Federations of North America for emergency support; $2,712,324 to Houston Jewish Community Foundation for endowment support; $1,050,000 to The Jewish Federations of North America for general support; and $547,360 to the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center for general support. Other large awards included $510,072 to Houston Jewish Community Foundation for early childhood, $500,000 to the Foundation for the Leo Baeck Education Center Endowment, and $490,904 to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for general support.

The website lists the Global Jewish Peoplehood Fund, Greater Houston Fund, and Rebuild Israel Fund as currently open. It also announced an information session and grant-writing workshop for the Local Impact Fund on April 27, 2026; that event has passed.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The Federation’s stated funding reaches the Greater Houston Jewish community, Israel, and Jewish communities around the world. In 2025, 46% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 41% to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares were New Jersey (3%), Washington (2%), and Washington, D.C. (2%). The Global Jewish Peoplehood Fund is described as serving Israel and global Jewish communities, while the Greater Houston Fund focuses on the local Jewish community.

Grant Distribution by State

16states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 85 itemized grants.

Cities

HoustonNew YorkBrooklynAustinCollege StationBellaireCharlottePortlandBrucevilleCedarhurstFar RockawayTeaneckWashingtonHaverhillPotomacScarsdaleThe WoodlandsBay Harbor IslandsLos AngelesDallas

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5M$10M$15M$20M41 grants2020 75 grants2021 62 grants2022 87 grants2023 73 grants2024 85 grants2025

From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8.4M (2020) to $17.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 85 grants totaling $17.5M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

The Jewish Federations of North America: $4.1MThe Jewish Federations ofNorth America$4.1MHouston Jewish Comm Fndn: $2.7MHouston Jewish Comm Fndn$2.7MJewish Federation of North America: $1.1MJewish Federation of NorthAmerica$1.1MEvelyn Rubenstein Jewish Comm Ctr: $547KEvelyn Rubenstein Jewish CommCtr$547KHouston Jewish Comm Fndn (Marvin Barish for Jewish ECE): $510KHouston Jewish Comm Fndn(Marvin Barish for Jewish ECE)$510KHouston Jewish Comm Fndn (Leo Baeck): $500KHouston Jewish Comm Fndn (LeoBaeck)$500KAmerican Jewish Joint Distribution Committee: $491KAmerican Jewish JointDistribution Committee$491KBrothers for Life: $350KBrothers for Life$350KSeven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services: $350KSeven Acres Jewish Senior CareServices$350KEmeryWeiner School: $343KEmeryWeiner School$343K

The largest 2025 recipient was The Jewish Federations of North America ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($68,372), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

382 grants across all recorded years

179<$50K48$50–100K95$100–250K36$250–500K12$500K–1M12$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 382 (47%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish Federations of North America New York, NYEmergency support$4,064,000
Houston Jewish Comm Fndn Houston, TXEndowment Support$2,712,324
Jewish Federation of North America New York, NYGeneral Support$1,050,000
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Comm Ctr Houston, TXGeneral Support$547,360
Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (Marvin Barish for Jewish ECE) Houston, TXEarly Childhood$510,072
Houston Jewish Comm Fndn (Leo Baeck) Houston, TXLeo Baeck Education Center Endowment$500,000
American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NYGeneral Support$490,904
Brothers for Life Seattle, WAEmergency Support$350,000
Seven Acres Jewish Senior Care Services Houston, TXSenior Programming$350,000
EmeryWeiner School Houston, TXGeneral Support; Scholarships$343,475

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2025 $16,513,700 $23,188,223 $25,489,232 $17,541,544
2024 $17,073,112 $29,093,954 $24,276,916 $15,507,796
2023 $12,835,481 $17,586,596 $16,985,096 $10,475,691
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$10M$20M$30M$40M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$16,513,700$17,073,112$12,835,481
Revenue$23,188,223$29,093,954$17,586,596
Expenses$25,489,232$24,276,916$16,985,096
Net Investment Income$311,819$438,467$203,896

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Robin Stein as Board Chair; Jared Dubin as Vice Chair – Planning; Sandra Finkelman as Vice Chair – Development; Joe Kaplan as Vice Chair – Special Projects; and Melanie Lowther as Secretary and Treasurer. Trustees listed include Leah Abrams, Sasha Alexander, Ali Bamberger, Martha Barvin, and Lauren Blachman.

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston is led by Renee Wizig-Barrios, President & CEO on every filing since 2022; 9 of 60 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Renee Wizig-Barrios

    President & CEO

    On filings since 2022

    50 hrs/week

    $86K (2022) → $370K (2025)

  • Robin T Stein

    Board Chair

    Trustee → Vice Chair - Planning, 2022

    Vice Chair - Planning → Board Chair, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ari Rosen

    Director & Annual Campaign

    Director of Philanthropy - Campaign → Director & Annual Campaign, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $116K (2024) → $116K (2025)

  • Lisa Klein

    Director & Education

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $109K (2025)

  • Ben Samuels

    Trustee

    Vice Chair-Special Projects → Board Chair, 2022

    Board Chair → Trustee, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dolores Wilkenfeld

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dori Goldman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Elyse Spector Kalmans

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Haya Varon

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Pryzant

    Trustee

    Vice Chair-Planning → Vice Chair - Special Projects, 2022

    Vice Chair - Special Projects → Trustee, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Max Reichenthal

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachael Levy

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Strauss

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Raquel Goldberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Russ Robinson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan Bono

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bruce Levy

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hy Penn

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rima Soroka

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Benjamin Warren

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Karakowsky

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Blachman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Norri Leder

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rob Shoss

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sam Stein

    Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Barry Diner

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Danziger

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gavriel Toso

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hilary Cohen

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lindsay Schmulen

    Trustee

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jen Fink

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jill Talisman

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark Trachtenberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Gibson

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Oren Mushin

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randi Sonenshein

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sasha Alexander

    Trustee

    On filings since 2024

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ali Bamberger

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ann Baker Ronn

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jack Polatsek

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leah Abrams

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Martha Barvin

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Drob

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Levy

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Neil Wizel

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Philip Tenenbaum

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rabbi Gideon Estes

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rabbi Oren Hayon

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Riva Collins

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tom Fish

    Trustee

    New on the 2025 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jessica Segal

    Chief Impact Officer

    Chief Strtgy & Plng → Chief Strategy & Planning Officer, 2021

    Chief Strategy & Planning Officer → Chief Impact Officer, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $101K (2020) → $153K (2025)

  • Suzanne Jacobson

    Senior Vice President & Major Gifts

    Senior Vice President Development → Senior Vice President - Major Gifts, 2022

    Senior Vice President - Major Gifts → Senior Vice President & Major Gifts, 2025

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $181K (2020) → $143K (2025)

  • Taryn Baranowski

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Chief Mktg Officer → Chief Marketing Officer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $122K (2020) → $154K (2025)

  • Boris Siperstein

    CFO & COO

    Cfoo From March → Cfoo, 2022

    Cfoo → CFO & COO, 2025

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $157K (2022) → $148K (2025)

  • Karyn Ullman

    Chief Philanthropy Officer

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $143K (2023) → $242K (2025)

  • Suzanne Boue

    CFO & COO

    New on the 2025 filing

    50 hrs/week

    $41K (2025)

  • Jared Dubin

    Vice Chair - Planning

    Trustee → Vice Chair - Planning, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Kaplan

    Vice Chair - Special Projects

    Trustee → Vice Chair - Special Projects, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Melanie Lowther

    Secretary & Treasurer

    Trustee → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sandra Finkelman

    Vice Chair - Development

    On filings since 2024

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (53)
  • Former: Bobby Lapin (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: As of 120
  • Former: Debra G Cohen (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Luis Gomar (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Marni Zarin (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Rick Stein (2020–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Rebecca Luks (2021–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Lewis Kalmans (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Oren Hayon (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Sarah Fort (2023–2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Rose Kreditor (2024) — Trustee
  • Former: Allison Leibman (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: David Barish (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Sherrie Eisenman (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Steve Finkelman (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Vikki Evans (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Barvin (2021–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Terri L Campbell (2021–2023) — Controller
  • Former: Mark Edelman (2022–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Aaron Swerdlin (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Don Brodsky (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Elaine Kellerman (2020–2022) — Senior Vice President - Education
  • Former: Eric Barvin (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Kacie Penn (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Kari D Saratovsky (2020–2022) — CEO
  • Former: Rabbi Adrienne Scott (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Stuart Arouty (2020–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Cantor Mark Levine (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Evan David (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jay Kaplan (2021–2022) — Trustee
  • Former: Jill Kaplan (2022) — Alumni Relations Director
  • Former: Arturo Karakowsky (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Audrey Wachsberg (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Buzzy Bluestone (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Gaby Braun (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Joe Kornfeld (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Julie Blumberg (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Marla Feldman (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Sandy Weiner (2020–2021) — Past Chair · Filing note: Thru 12/2019
  • Former: Yakov Jack Polatsek (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Zach Silverman (2020–2021) — Trustee
  • Former: Joe Williams (2021) — Vice Chair-Development
  • Former: Laurie Bieber (2021) — CDO to Dec.
  • Former: Avital Ingber (2020) — Former President & CEO
  • Former: Barbara Baliff (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Daniel Goott (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Denis Braham (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Julie Barry (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Kevin Alexander (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Mark Brookner (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Martin Bronstein (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Pamela Kutner (2020) — Cfoo
  • Former: Rebecca Loeb (2020) — Trustee
  • Former: Shawn Golan (2020) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Renee Wizig-Barrios — President/CEO: $370KRenee Wizig-BarriosPresident/CEO$370KKaryn Ullman — Chief Philanthropy Officer: $242KKaryn UllmanChief Philanthropy Officer$242KTaryn Baranowski — Chief Marketing Officer: $154KTaryn BaranowskiChief Marketing Officer$154KJessica Segal — Chief Impact Officer: $153KJessica SegalChief Impact Officer$153KBoris Siperstein — CFO/COO (thru 05/24): $148KBoris SipersteinCFO/COO (thru 05/24)$148KSuzanne Jacobson — Sr. VP, Major Gifts: $143KSuzanne JacobsonSr. VP, Major Gifts$143KAri Rosen — Director, Annual Campaign: $116KAri RosenDirector, Annual Campaign$116KLisa Klein — Director, Education: $109KLisa KleinDirector, Education$109KSuzanne Boue — CFO/COO (as of 10/24): $41KSuzanne BoueCFO/COO (as of 10/24)$41K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $370K, to Renee Wizig-Barrios (President/CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 5603 South Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77096
Phone: (713) 729-7000
Website: https://houstonjewish.org

Frequently asked questions about Jewish Federation of Greater Houston

How much does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston give each year?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston gave $17.5M across 85 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $15.5M across 73 grants.

What is Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's typical grant size?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's median grant in 2025 was $60,000, and its average grant was $206,371, across 85 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Houston that year got $109K on average.

Where does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston give grants?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest state was Texas (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (27 grants), New York, NY (13 grants), Brooklyn, NY (3 grants) and Bellaire, TX (3 grants).

Does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston give general operating support?

Yes: 39% of Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 85) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Emergency support" (11 grants), "Education" (7 grants) and "Scholarship Support" (5 grants).

Who are Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's largest grantees?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's largest 2025 grantees include The Jewish Federations of North America ($4,064,000), Houston Jewish Comm Fndn ($2,712,324) and Jewish Federation of North America ($1,050,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($68,372), which are not listed by name. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Jewish Federation of Greater Houston?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.2M.

What does Jewish Federation of Greater Houston fund?

The organization’s stated mission is to fund and cultivate programs that strengthen the Houston Jewish community, connections with Israel, and support for Jews around the world. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Jewish Federation of Greater Houston?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check houstonjewish.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's EIN?

Jewish Federation of Greater Houston's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-1109654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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$3.2M

Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax

Fort Worth, TX

The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$544.9M

Grants

872

Total Given

$41.3M

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Austin, TX

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.

Assets

$7.8B

Grants

835

Total Given

$164.6M

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