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Who funds science and technology in Texas: 63 foundations, $9 million in grants

63 private foundations paid 124 grants totaling $9,008,100 to science and technology nonprofits in Texas, in each foundation's latest Form 990-PF return, filed with the IRS from 2024 to 2026. The largest funder is Ed Rachal Foundation, with $4,000,000 in 1 grant.

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Cause
Science and technology
Recipients in
Texas
Foundations
63
Grants
124
Total granted
$9,008,100

Foundations that funded science and technology in Texas

Ranked by the total each paid to these recipients.

FoundationBased inGrantsTotalLargest grantLargest grant toPurposeSource
Ed Rachal FoundationCorpus Christi, TX1$4,000,000$4,000,000Palacios Marine Agricultural ResearchGeneral operationsapps.irs.gov
Endowment for Regional Sustainability ScienceThe Woodlands, TX1$2,055,000$2,055,000Houston Advanced Research CenterEducational, charitable, and scientific programsapps.irs.gov
Bird Family FoundationFort Worth, TX1$500,000$500,000Botanical Research Institute of TexasGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBoston, MA1$500,000$500,000Botanical Research Institute of Texas IncNew constructionapps.irs.gov
The Draper FoundationSan Mateo, CA2$450,000$250,000Brink Technology IncEducation programapps.irs.gov
Mitchell Family FoundationWhite Oak, TX1$300,000$300,000Institute for Creation ResearchResearch scientific evidence for creationapps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationThe Woodlands, TX3$295,000$125,000Houston Advanced Research CenterTo support HARC's leadership role in the extensive application activities to the USEPA for the C...apps.irs.gov
Rainwater Charitable FoundationFort Worth, TX1$90,000$90,000Botanical Research Institute of TexasProgram support - educational programmingapps.irs.gov
Tareen FoundationRoseville, MN1$80,000$80,000Fajr ScientificGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
Betty Stieren Kelso FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$50,000$50,000Texas Biomedical ForumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family FoundationSt Cloud, MN1$50,000$50,000Institute for Creation ResearchEquipment and tools for researchapps.irs.gov
The Horizon FoundationPlano, TX1$50,000$50,000Southwest Research InstituteGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Mays Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$48,000$48,000Texas Biomedical ForumGeneralapps.irs.gov
Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Chicago, IL1$45,000$45,000Botanical Research Institute of TexasGeneralapps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncHouston, TX2$45,000$35,000Texas Energy Poverty Research InstituteGeneral donationapps.irs.gov
Inflection GrantsSan Francisco, CA1$37,905$37,905Edge Institute IncTo support the creation of popup villages to incubate ideas and accelerate human flourishingapps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas, TX7$33,925$25,000TalkstemEducational institutions-operation funds, building funds, and scholarships.apps.irs.gov
Garland E Wood FoundationWeston, CT1$30,000$30,000Edge Institute IncGeneral Purposeapps.irs.gov
Harvey E Najim Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$30,000$30,000Youth Code Jam San AntonioAssist childrenapps.irs.gov
The Synopsys FoundationWilmington, DE1$30,000$30,000Austin Science Education FoundationGAERSEF Teacher Support Programapps.irs.gov
Alfred P Sloan FoundationNew York, NY1$24,426$24,426NumfocusTo partially support the 2024 disc unconferenceapps.irs.gov
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable TrustDallas, TX1$20,000$20,000Botanical Research Institute of Texas IncUnrestricted generalapps.irs.gov
Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationFort Worth, TX1$15,000$15,000Botanical Research Institute of TexasGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Charles Butt FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$15,000$15,000Ttara Research FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48Philadelphia, PA1$15,000$15,000Black Girls Do Engineer CorporationGeneral operating supportapps.irs.gov
The Jeanie Wyatt Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$15,000$15,000Texas Biomedical ForumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Halliburton Foundation IncHouston, TX2$13,475$10,500Lamar Research FoundationEducationapps.irs.gov
One JudgeBastrop, TX1$11,800$11,800Mission H2oTo support the mission of the org.apps.irs.gov
Broadcom FoundationWilmington, DE2$10,545$10,500Austin Science Education FoundationFair Sponsorship/Broadcom Coding with Commitmentapps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationMidland, MI1$10,000$10,000Black Girls Do EngineerCommunity wellbeingapps.irs.gov
Glenn W Bailey Charitable TrustWest Palm Beach, FL1$10,000$10,000TeamupTeamup apps for goodapps.irs.gov
Mehyar Science FoundationWilmington, DE1$10,000$10,000Numfocus IncGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
The Kanaly FoundationHouston, TX1$10,000$10,000Texas Biomedical ForumGeneral fundapps.irs.gov
The Roddenberry FoundationSherman Oaks, CA1$10,000$10,000Earthlight FoundationGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSeattle, WA43$8,661$3,679Institute for Creation ResearchGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Martin J & Denise D Landon Family FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$7,500$7,500Texas Biomedical ForumProgram supportapps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationOmaha, NE1$7,500$7,500Botanical Research Institute of TexasArts and cultureapps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationNew York, NY6$7,273$4,000Stem for TomorrowMatching contribution (general operating support)apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX2$5,400$4,000Society of Petroleum Engineers Spe Inc4000apps.irs.gov
Adient Foundation IncEagan, MN1$5,000$5,000Black Girls Do Engineer CorpGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
Ashai FoundationWilmington, DE1$5,000$5,000Fajr ScientificGeneral & Unrestrictedapps.irs.gov
Heidemann-Wuest FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$5,000$5,000Pesh IncCharitableapps.irs.gov
John & Florence Newman FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$5,000$5,000Texas Biomedical ForumDecor & floral sponsorapps.irs.gov
Peter & Susan Solomon Family FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Constellation FoundationGeneralapps.irs.gov
The A Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class ActionSpringfield, VA1$5,000$5,000Fajr ScientificEducational activitiesapps.irs.gov
Wrather Family FoundationSherman Oaks, CA1$5,000$5,000NumfocusCharitableapps.irs.gov
Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$3,250$3,250Texas Biomedical ForumCharitableapps.irs.gov
Getsch Charitable TrustNorth Oaks, MN1$3,000$3,000Institute for Creation ResearchGeneral Fundapps.irs.gov
Joyce Swan Foundation Ima XXX-XX-XXXXSpokane, WA1$3,000$3,000Institute for Creation ResearchGeneral operatingapps.irs.gov
The Jesse H and Susan R Oppenheimer FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$3,000$3,000Texas Biomedical ForumOperating fundapps.irs.gov
Chief FoundationWayzata, MN1$2,500$2,500Fajr Scientificto provide top-tier surgical expertise to vulnerable populations, transforming lives regardless of circumstancesapps.irs.gov
Holt Atherton Educational FoundationSan Antonio, TX1$2,000$2,000Texas Biomedical ForumGeneral fundsapps.irs.gov
New Life Down To Earth MinistriesColorado Springs, CO1$2,000$2,000Institute for Creation ResearchAssist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needsapps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHouston, TX1$1,515$1,515Humble MakersGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Heal-Helping Every Aspect of LifePlano, TX1$1,000$1,000Fajr ScientificDonationapps.irs.gov
RJDM IncKalamazoo, MI2$1,000$500Institute for Creation ResearchDonationapps.irs.gov
Robert D and Catherine R Alexander FoundationFort Worth, TX1$1,000$1,000Botanical Research Institute of TexasGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
The Berry Family FoundationDayton, OH1$1,000$1,000Pesh IncSocial/human servicesapps.irs.gov
McCallum Family FoundationWilmington, DE1$850$850Botanical Research Institute of Texas IncBlooming Beds fundapps.irs.gov
The Syed FoundationBloomfield, MI1$650$650Fajr ScientificCharityapps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationSan Diego, CA1$600$600Black Girls Do Engineer CorporationScienceapps.irs.gov
Entrada of TexasFort Worth, TX1$200$200Fort Worth Astronomical SocietyGeneral supportapps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Providence, RI1$125$125Institute for Creation ResearchMatching gift to educationapps.irs.gov

Largest grants

FoundationRecipientRecipient locationPurposeAmountSource
Ed Rachal FoundationPalacios Marine Agricultural ResearchCorpus Christi, TXGeneral operations$4,000,000apps.irs.gov
Endowment for Regional Sustainability ScienceHouston Advanced Research CenterThe Woodlands, TXEducational, charitable, and scientific programs$2,055,000apps.irs.gov
Bird Family FoundationBotanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral support$500,000apps.irs.gov
Fidelity FoundationBotanical Research Institute of Texas IncFort Worth, TXNew construction$500,000apps.irs.gov
Mitchell Family FoundationInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXResearch scientific evidence for creation$300,000apps.irs.gov
The Draper FoundationBrink Technology IncAustin, TXEducation program$250,000apps.irs.gov
The Draper FoundationBrink Technology IncAustin, TXEducation program$200,000apps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationHouston Advanced Research CenterThe Woodlands, TXTo support HARC's leadership role in the extensive application activities to the USEPA for the C...$125,000apps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationHouston Advanced Research CenterThe Woodlands, TXTo provide independent analysis on energy, air and water issues to people seeking scientific ans...$100,000apps.irs.gov
Rainwater Charitable FoundationBotanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXProgram support - educational programming$90,000apps.irs.gov
Tareen FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXGeneral fund$80,000apps.irs.gov
The Cynthia & George Mitchell FoundationTexas Energy Poverty Research InstituteAustin, TXDistributed Energy Resources (DERs) in the ERCOT Competitive Market through Virtual Power Plant ...$70,000apps.irs.gov
Rollie and Barbara Anderson Family FoundationInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXEquipment and tools for research$50,000apps.irs.gov
The Horizon FoundationSouthwest Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXGeneral support$50,000apps.irs.gov
Betty Stieren Kelso FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXCharitable$50,000apps.irs.gov
Mays Family FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXGeneral$48,000apps.irs.gov
Adeline & George McQueen Foundation XXXXX1007Botanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral$45,000apps.irs.gov
Inflection GrantsEdge Institute IncAustin, TXTo support the creation of popup villages to incubate ideas and accelerate human flourishing$37,905apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncTexas Energy Poverty Research InstituteAustin, TXGeneral donation$35,000apps.irs.gov
The Synopsys FoundationAustin Science Education FoundationAustin, TXGAERSEF Teacher Support Program$30,000apps.irs.gov
Garland E Wood FoundationEdge Institute IncAustin, TXGeneral Purpose$30,000apps.irs.gov
Harvey E Najim Charitable FoundationYouth Code Jam San AntonioSan Antonio, TXAssist children$30,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationTalkstemDallas, TXEducational institutions-operation funds, building funds, and scholarships.$25,000apps.irs.gov
Alfred P Sloan FoundationNumfocusAustin, TXTo partially support the 2024 disc unconference$24,426apps.irs.gov
Katrine Menzing Deakins Charitable TrustBotanical Research Institute of Texas IncFort Worth, TXUnrestricted general$20,000apps.irs.gov
The Comis Foundation 2423-00-48Black Girls Do Engineer CorporationWebster, TXGeneral operating support$15,000apps.irs.gov
Nicholas Martin Jr Family FoundationBotanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Jeanie Wyatt Family FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXCharitable$15,000apps.irs.gov
The Charles Butt FoundationTtara Research FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$15,000apps.irs.gov
One JudgeMission H2oBastrop, TXTo support the mission of the org.$11,800apps.irs.gov
Broadcom FoundationAustin Science Education FoundationAustin, TXFair Sponsorship/Broadcom Coding with Commitment$10,500apps.irs.gov
Halliburton Foundation IncLamar Research FoundationBeaumont, TXEducation$10,500apps.irs.gov
Dow Company FoundationBlack Girls Do EngineerWebster, TXCommunity wellbeing$10,000apps.irs.gov
Centerpoint Energy Foundation IncBlack Girls Do Engineer CorporationWebster, TXGeneral donation$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Roddenberry FoundationEarthlight FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$10,000apps.irs.gov
Mehyar Science FoundationNumfocus IncAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10,000apps.irs.gov
Glenn W Bailey Charitable TrustTeamupCollege Station, TXTeamup apps for good$10,000apps.irs.gov
The Kanaly FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXGeneral fund$10,000apps.irs.gov
Union Pacific FoundationBotanical Research Institute of TexasFort Woth, TXArts and culture$7,500apps.irs.gov
Martin J & Denise D Landon Family FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXProgram support$7,500apps.irs.gov
Adient Foundation IncBlack Girls Do Engineer CorpWebster, TXGeneral operating$5,000apps.irs.gov
Peter & Susan Solomon Family FoundationConstellation FoundationHouston, TXGeneral$5,000apps.irs.gov
The A Robert Kaufman Foundation for Working Class ActionFajr ScientificHouston, TXEducational activities$5,000apps.irs.gov
Ashai FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000apps.irs.gov
Wrather Family FoundationNumfocusAustin, TXCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
Heidemann-Wuest FoundationPesh IncIrving, TXCharitable$5,000apps.irs.gov
John & Florence Newman FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXDecor & floral sponsor$5,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationDallas Best RoboticsThe Colony, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$4,800apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationSociety of Petroleum Engineers Spe IncRichardson, TX4000$4,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationStem for TomorrowFlower Mound, TXMatching contribution (general operating support)$4,000apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXGeneral support$3,679apps.irs.gov
Roger L and Laura D Zeller Charitable FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXCharitable$3,250apps.irs.gov
Getsch Charitable TrustInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXGeneral Fund$3,000apps.irs.gov
Joyce Swan Foundation Ima XXX-XX-XXXXInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXGeneral operating$3,000apps.irs.gov
The Jesse H and Susan R Oppenheimer FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXOperating fund$3,000apps.irs.gov
Halliburton Foundation IncGeophysical Society of HoustonHouston, TXEducation$2,975apps.irs.gov
Chief FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXto provide top-tier surgical expertise to vulnerable populations, transforming lives regardless of circumstances$2,500apps.irs.gov
New Life Down To Earth MinistriesInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXAssist non-profit with its outreach programs & general needs$2,000apps.irs.gov
Holt Atherton Educational FoundationTexas Biomedical ForumSan Antonio, TXGeneral funds$2,000apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,850apps.irs.gov
Baker Hughes FoundationHumble MakersHumble, TXGeneral support$1,515apps.irs.gov
Shell USA Company FoundationChinese American Petroleum AssociationHouston, TX1400$1,400apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationEpic Labs IncPlano, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$1,300apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,033apps.irs.gov
Robert D and Catherine R Alexander FoundationBotanical Research Institute of TexasFort Worth, TXGeneral support$1,000apps.irs.gov
Heal-Helping Every Aspect of LifeFajr ScientificHouston, TXDonation$1,000apps.irs.gov
The Berry Family FoundationPesh IncIrving, TXSocial/human services$1,000apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationThelab-MsRichardson, TXMatching contribution (general operating support)$1,000apps.irs.gov
McCallum Family FoundationBotanical Research Institute of Texas IncFort Worth, TXBlooming Beds fund$850apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationTexas Marine Mammal Stranding NetworkGalveston, TXGeneral support$770apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationSingularity RoboticsProsper, TXMatching contribution (general operating support)$700apps.irs.gov
The Syed FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXCharity$650apps.irs.gov
Sempra FoundationBlack Girls Do Engineer CorporationWebster, TXScience$600apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationFajr ScientificHouston, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$500apps.irs.gov
RJDM IncInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXDonation$500apps.irs.gov
RJDM IncInstitute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXDonation$500apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAtlas Arms Research IncKerrville, TXGeneral support$491apps.irs.gov
JPMorgan Chase FoundationPytexas FoundationAustin, TXMatching contribution (general operating support)$480apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationDallas MakerspaceCarrollton, TXGeneral support$452apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationThe Center for the Research of Early Christian DocumentsPlano, TXGeneral support$415apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationPesh IncIrving, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$400apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFree Code Camp IncPlano, TXGeneral support$342apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNumfocusAustin, TXGeneral support$304apps.irs.gov
Entrada of TexasFort Worth Astronomical SocietyFort Worth, TXGeneral support$200apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationFort Worth Astronomical SocietyFort Worth, TXGeneral support$188apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSouthwest Research InstituteSan Antonio, TXGeneral support$143apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationMars InitiativeHouston, TXGeneral support$128apps.irs.gov
Textron Charitable Trust DTD 122353Institute for Creation ResearchDallas, TXMatching gift to education$125apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAustin Gem & Mineral SocietyAustin, TXGeneral support$123apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAshby Bowhunting FoundationCypress, TXGeneral support$122apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAssociation of Space Explorers USAWebster, TXGeneral support$118apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationCollin County BestPlano, TXGeneral support$109apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationNeisd Stem Academy RoboticsSan Antonio, TXGeneral support$99apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationLasa Robotics Association IncAustin, TXGeneral support$95apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBrink Technology IncAustin, TXGeneral support$78apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationAustin Science Education FoundationAustin, TXGeneral support$76apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationSociety of Petroleum Engineers (spe) IncRichardson, TXGeneral support$76apps.irs.gov
Texas Instruments FoundationCritical VelocityIrving, TXDonations to colleges, universities and other organizations under "matching gifts program."$75apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationHumble MakersHumble, TXGeneral support$72apps.irs.gov
Amazonsmile FoundationBotanical Research Institute of Texas IncFort Worth, TXGeneral support$66apps.irs.gov

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Updated September 24, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.