AI Summary
The HDS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based approach, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, which means interested organizations must establish connections to be considered for funding. Nonprofits looking to engage with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
1
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LUBBOCK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Lubbock, TX
$115K
4%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WEST TEXAS
Lubbock, TX
$87K
3%
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Levelland, TX
$78K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
114
Median 1st year grant
$3K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
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.