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Humanities Texas

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 751493438  ·  Private foundation

Humanities Texas is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.4M in annual giving against $9.9M in assets. This page documents the 174 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Humanities Texas — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$9.9M
Total assets
174
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Humanities Texas funds

Humanities Texas's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Humanities Texas, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Texas Book Festival
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Austin, TX$30K2020
Texas State University
PUBIC EDUCATION
San Marcos, TX$25K2021
University of Texas at Austin
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Austin, TX$22K2020
Dr Pepper Museum
EDUCATIONAL
Waco, TX$20K2024
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
EDUCATIONAL
Dallas, TX$20K2024
The Witte Museum
PUBLIC EDUCATION
San Antonio, TX$20K2020
The Witte Museum
PUBLIC EDUCATION
San Antonio, TX$18K2021
Art Museum of South Texas
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Corpus Christi, TX$16K2020
Museum of the Southwest
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Midland, TX$16K2020
El Progresso Memorial Library
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Uvalde, TX$16K2020
The Bryan Museum
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Galveston, TX$15K2020
Preservation Dallas
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Dallas, TX$15K2020
Panhandle-plains Historical Museum
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Canyon, TX$15K2020
Armstrong County Museum Inc
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Claude, TX$15K2020
San Jacinto Museum of History
PUBLIC EDUCATION
La Porte, TX$15K2020

Humanities Texas giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$54K
2018$138K
2020$833K
2021$360K
2024$324K

How to apply for funding from Humanities Texas

Humanities Texas's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at humanitiestexas.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Humanities Texas

Does Humanities Texas accept grant applications?
Humanities Texas's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Humanities Texas fund?
Humanities Texas's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Texas Book Festival, Texas State University, University of Texas at Austin. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Humanities Texas give in grants?
Humanities Texas reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.7M over 174 grants.
Where is Humanities Texas located?
Humanities Texas is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 751493438.
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About this profile. This page is built from Humanities Texas's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Humanities Texas. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.