TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Texas Higher Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives in Texas through a relationship-based grantmaking approach. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $76,000 across 52 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO FOSTER AND FURTHER EVIDENCE-BASED INITIATIVES THAT POSITIVELY IMPACT POSTSECONDARY OUTCOMES IN TEXAS TOGETHER WITH THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Higher education
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
$30K
1%
Austin Community College Foundation
$30K
1%
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$25K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
No. TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION give?
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $76 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC, Austin Community College Foundation, and EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.