Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston Inc

The Rawley Foundation

Chicago, IL

The Rawley Foundation funds charitable organizations across areas including health, education, arts and culture, social services, community development, and the environment. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,500 to $1.25 million, with a median grant of $31,000; grants went mainly to organizations in Texas, Colorado, New York, Washington, and South Dakota. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

ESB3 Foundation

Houston, TX

ESB3 Foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including culture, health, disability services, community needs, and education, with 2024 grants going to recipients in Texas and Pennsylvania. Its 12 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.35 million, with a median of $50,000; it does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.

Ruben Charitable Trust

Saint Louis, MO

The Ruben Charitable Trust supports preselected charitable organizations, with recent grants spanning health, children’s services, homelessness, and other causes. Its 2025 grants were $16,300 each, with funding going to organizations in Texas, New York, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Arizona. It does not accept unsolicited requests.

CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc

Houston, TX

The CenterPoint Energy Foundation funds community vitality and education, including affordable housing, environmental stewardship, community spaces, literacy, STEM, and workforce development. It awarded grants from $250 to $2.9 million in 2025, with a median of $15,000, to eligible organizations in Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio, and Texas. Although it offers online application cycles, its 2025 filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests.

Paul B & Frances Lenora Terry Jr

Houston, TX

Kodiak Cares Foundation

Wilmington, DE

The Kodiak Cares Foundation supports nonprofits addressing education, veterans and military, environmental stewardship, children’s causes, first responders, workforce development, and community needs where Kodiak operates, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Texas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $945 to $200,000, with a median of $5,408. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Carmax Foundation

Richmond, VA

The CarMax Foundation supports health and wellness, education and workforce success, and resilient communities, including playgrounds, volunteer-led projects, and services for underserved people. Its 2026 grants ranged from $9,140 to $3,396,861, with a median of $285,350; it funds organizations in the Greater Richmond area, CarMax markets such as Atlanta, and nationally aligned nonprofits. Applications are accepted online only, but the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

The Gilstrap Foundation

Atlanta, GA

The Gilstrap Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including education, community services, public media, and animal welfare. In 2025, it awarded 24 grants ranging from $103 to $10,000, primarily to organizations in Texas and New York, with some funding in other states and Washington, D.C. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

John P McGovern Foundation

Houston, TX

The John P. McGovern Foundation funds nonprofits working in health, the arts, and environmental enhancement and preservation, primarily in Texas. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $10 million, with a median of $20,000. It accepts requests with a letter describing the need, proof of 501(c)(3) status, a board list, and an annual budget; there is no submission deadline.

Otter Island Foundation

Houston, TX

Otter Island Foundation supports charitable organizations, including education, arts, and community groups; its 2025 grants ranged from $250 to $27,000, with a median of $1,000. Grants went to organizations in several states, with the largest shares in Maine, Texas, Connecticut, California, and Maryland. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Communities Foundation of Texas Inc

Dallas, TX

Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.

Greater Houston Community Foundation

Houston, TX

The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.