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The HDS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Texas, with additional support in North Carolina and West Virginia. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants exclusively by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$115K
4%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS
$87K
3%
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$78K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
114
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HDS Foundation?
No. HDS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HDS Foundation give?
HDS Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, North Carolina, and West Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are HDS Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HDS Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $3,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HDS Foundation make each year?
In 2024, HDS Foundation awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $902 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HDS Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, HDS Foundation awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS, and SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HDS Foundation?
HDS Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.