Texas Public Policy Foundation

Austin, TX ·EIN 74-2524057 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings

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$28.2M received 99 funders 200 grants · 2022–2025

Who funds Texas Public Policy Foundation?

Texas Public Policy Foundation is funded by 99 grantmakers, led by The Hook Family Foundation ($4.8M), New Venture Fund ($3.4M), The Searle Freedom Trust ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.2M in grants to Texas Public Policy Foundation between 2022–2025.

FunderTotal givenGrantsYears
The Hook Family Foundation$4,810,00032022–2024
New Venture Fund$3,365,00022022–2023
The Searle Freedom Trust$1,680,00082022–2024
The Just Trust for Education$1,620,00032024
Donors Trust Inc$1,558,40042022–2024
Brigham Family Foundation$1,241,50082022–2024
The Marshall Heritage Foundation$1,000,00012023
Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc$893,75032022–2024
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program$804,00032022–2024
The Sparks Foundation Inc$800,00032022–2024
America 2076$685,50012024
Greater Houston Community Foundation$656,25032022–2024
Albert & Ethel Herzstein$635,00032022–2024
Christian Community Foundation Inc$560,00032022–2024
Sorenson Legacy Foundation$500,00032022–2024
Dallas Jewish Community Foundation$454,45222022–2023
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc$400,00032022–2024
Joseph W Craft Iii Foundation$400,00032022–2024
The Rydin Foundation$375,00012024
Chrest Foundation Inc$375,00032022–2024
Kercheville Foundation$300,00032022–2024
Bradley Impact Fund Inc$277,38332022–2024
Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc$250,00012024
Bellevue Foundation$230,00052022–2024
Walton Family Foundation Inc$225,00012022

Showing top 25 of 99 funders by total given.

What grants has Texas Public Policy Foundation received?

Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first

YearFunderPurposeAmount
2025Bell Charitable FoundationSupport Programs to Build & Promote Conservative Public Policies$20,000
2024The Hook Family FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted$3,000,000
2024The Just Trust for EducationPROJECT SUPPORT FOR RIGHT ON CRIME$1,500,000
2024America 2076EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE MATTER OF A CIVIC INTEREST.$685,500
2024Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE$636,000
2024Albert & Ethel HerzsteinTOWARDS SUPPORT OF STRENGTHENING TEXAS AND AMERICA THROUGH ELECTION INTEGRITY AND BORDER SECURITY REFORM.$500,000
2024Natl Christian Charitable Fdn IncPUBLIC POLICY$394,500
2024The Searle Freedom TrustJOURNALISM$380,000
2024The Rydin FoundationGENERAL DONATION$375,000
2024Greater Houston Community FoundationPUBLIC BENEFIT$325,000
2024The Sparks Foundation IncTo assist and support the services and programs of the foundation.$300,000
2024Thomas W Smith Foundation IncENERGY POLICY$250,000
2024Brigham Family FoundationTo support the National Center for Energy Analytics (NCEA) under the leadership of Mark Mills$250,000
2024Brigham Family FoundationCenter for Innovation in Education fund$250,000
2024The Searle Freedom TrustRESEARCH$250,000
2024Sorenson Legacy FoundationGENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES$210,000
2024Insita Group LtdTO BENEFIT GENERAL OPERATIONS$200,000
2024Donors Trust Incfor general operations$191,400
2024The Searle Freedom TrustFILM AND NEW MEDIA$150,000
2024Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of AmericaGENERAL CONTRIBUTION$107,500
2024Folsom Point CharitiesFOR SUPPORT DEFENDING LIBERTY,PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FREE ENTERPRISE IN TEXAS$100,000
2024The Just Trust for EducationPROJECT SUPPORT FOR RIGHT ON CRIME$100,000
2024The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation IncTo support general operations$100,000
2024Chrest Foundation IncPromote accountability and rehabilitation in the criminal justice system.$100,000
2024Kercheville FoundationCharitable$100,000
2024Vital Projects Fund IncGENERAL SUPPORT$80,000
2024The Shepard Family Private FoundationGENERAL FUND$76,756
2024Christian Community Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT$75,000
2024Moriah FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT$65,000
2024Brigham Family FoundationUniversity Project fund$57,500

Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who funds Texas Public Policy Foundation?

Texas Public Policy Foundation is funded by 99 grantmakers, led by The Hook Family Foundation ($4.8M), New Venture Fund ($3.4M), The Searle Freedom Trust ($1.7M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $28.2M in grants to Texas Public Policy Foundation between 2022–2025.

Who is Texas Public Policy Foundation's largest funder?

The Hook Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Texas Public Policy Foundation, with $4.8M across 3 grants (2022–2024).

How much grant funding has Texas Public Policy Foundation received?

IRS 990 filings record $28.2M in grants to Texas Public Policy Foundation across 200 grants from 99 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.

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