Criminal Justice Grant Funders in Texas
94 foundations with a documented criminal justice focus have made grants to Texas nonprofits in recent years, together directing $21.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 94 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active criminal justice funders in Texas
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Texas giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Illinois | $2.8M | 5 | 2023 |
| 2 | Wal-mart Foundation | Arkansas | $2.4M | 6 | 2025 |
| 3 | Laura and John Arnold Foundation | Texas | $2.3M | 11 | 2024 |
| 4 | Accountable Justice Action Fund | California | $1.2M | 2 | 2020 |
| 5 | The Bernard Osher Foundation | California | $1.1M | 2 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $1.1M | 2 | 2023 |
| 7 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $903K | 5 | 2024 |
| 8 | Serving USA Inc | California | $778K | 14 | 2024 |
| 9 | Chrest Foundation Inc | Texas | $575K | 6 | 2024 |
| 10 | Meadows Foundation Inc | Texas | $460K | 8 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Heising-simons Foundation | California | $450K | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | The Moody Foundation | Texas | $435K | 4 | 2024 |
| 13 | Open Society Institute | New York | $366K | 14 | 2023 |
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The funders above are the biggest criminal justice funders in Texas — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 94 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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