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Texas Bar Foundation

Texas Bar Foundation

Austin, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-6074796
Regional Funder
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Texas Bar Foundation

Austin, TX, US
501(c)3
EIN
74-6074796
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1965

Fiscal Year Start

Jun 1

Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Texas Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking within Texas, having distributed a total of $1.6 million across 266 grantees in 2025. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

The Foundation solicits charitable contributions and provides funding to enhance the rule of law and the system of justice in Texas.
Total Funding Given

$1.6M

2025
Grantees funded
266
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

110

Median 1st year grant
$14.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
P
Patrick Keel
Board Member
T
Talmage Boston
Board Member
J
James Wester
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Texas Bar Foundation?
No. Texas Bar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Texas Bar Foundation give?
Texas Bar Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, Virginia, and California. 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 Bar Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Texas Bar Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Texas Bar Foundation make each year?
In 2025, Texas Bar Foundation awarded about 110 grants, totaling nearly $1.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Texas Bar Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, Texas Bar Foundation awarded grants to about 270 grantees. Recent grantees include Texas Center for the Judiciary Inc, LONE STAR JUSTICE ALLIANCE, and HEART OF A CHAMPION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Texas Bar Foundation?
Texas Bar Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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