Texas Higher Education Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2024
Total received
$16.2M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
52
Years covered
2020–2024
Who funds Texas Higher Education Foundation?
Texas Higher Education Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($9.7M), Strada Education Foundation Inc ($2.0M), Greater Texas Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.2M in grants to Texas Higher Education Foundation between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation | $9,719,844 | 13 | 2020–2024 |
| Strada Education Foundation Inc | $2,050,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Greater Texas Foundation | $1,540,000 | 10 | 2020–2024 |
| Blue Meridian Partners Inc | $700,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Trellis Foundation | $559,928 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation | $530,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | $315,000 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| Houston Endowment Inc | $250,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | $175,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Kresge Foundation | $125,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Charles Butt Foundation | $100,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Hunt Family Foundation | $30,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Tides Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Meadows Foundation Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Network for Good | $13,629 | 1 | 2020 |
| Austin Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2023) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $4.3M.
What grants has Texas Higher Education Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $1,300,000 |
| 2024 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $1,064,336 |
| 2024 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $528,000 |
| 2024 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION; RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THECB-FACILITATED COURSE-SHARING FOR RURAL-SERVING INSTITUTIONS. | $325,000 |
| 2024 | Trellis Foundation | STRATEGIC | $260,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To develop direct admissions pathways for Texas students using the state's official college & career readiness platform | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board in hosting their annual The CB Higher Edge convening. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the PSEO Coalition Summit | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Austin Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Hunt Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Hunt Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE, HIGHER EDGE 2024. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $995,500 |
| 2023 | Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation | Improved outcomes for Texas students through enhanced data resources and training for administrators | $530,000 |
| 2023 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT DESIGN OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION CENTER. | $225,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT IMPLEMENTATION PLANS AND INTERNAL STAFF CAPACITY FOR THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD'S STRATEGY, BUILDING A TALENT STRONG TEXAS. | $95,000 |
| 2023 | Lumina Foundation for Education Inc | To support the Higher EDge 2023: Leading Texas' Future pre-conference | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gates Foundation | PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ANALYSIS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Hunt Family Foundation | PROMOTES HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL TEXANS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE 2023 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE HOSTED BY THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD. | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Gates Foundation | RESEARCH AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES | $1,206,533 |
| 2022 | Strada Education Foundation Inc | OPERATING GRANT | $500,000 |
| 2022 | Houston Endowment Inc | Project Support for Strategic Planning | $250,000 |
| 2022 | Communities Foundation of Texas Inc | THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Gates Foundation | POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Tides Foundation | QUALITY EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Greater Texas Foundation | TO SUPPORT DESIGN OF THE FRAMEWORK FOR AN INSTITUTIONAL COLLABORATION CENTER. | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 52 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Texas Higher Education Foundation?
Texas Higher Education Foundation is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Gates Foundation ($9.7M), Strada Education Foundation Inc ($2.0M), Greater Texas Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $16.2M in grants to Texas Higher Education Foundation between 2020–2024.
Who is Texas Higher Education Foundation's largest funder?
Gates Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Texas Higher Education Foundation, with $9.7M across 13 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Texas Higher Education Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $16.2M in grants to Texas Higher Education Foundation across 52 grants from 18 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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