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Texas Bar Foundation

Austin, Texas  ·  EIN 746074796  ·  Private foundation

Texas Bar Foundation is a Texas-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.3M in annual giving against $30.4M in assets. This page documents the 362 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Texas Bar Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$30.4M
Total assets
362
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Texas Bar Foundation funds

Texas Bar Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, disability services, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesEducationFinancial EmpowermentHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLegal AidLgbtq Rights

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, foster youth, hispanic communities, homeless population.

childrendisabledfamiliesfoster youthhispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesjustice involved

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
See Attachment a
Various
Various, TX$1.3M2019
See Attachment a
Various
Various, TX$1.3M2020
See Attachment a
Various
Various, TX$1.2M2018
See Attachment a
Various
Various, TX$942K2017
Friends of Mason Co Courthous
Rebuild courthouse
Mason, TX$50K2022
Texas Young Lawyers Assc
Adulting
Austin, TX$48K2023
Texas Young Lawyers Assc
Edu for future/current law students
Austin, TX$45K2024
Texas Young Lawyers Assc
Public srvc lawyers rsrcs, outreach
Austin, TX$45K2025
Texas Young Lawyers Assc
Multimedia website for education
Austin, TX$45K2022
Accesshealth
Hire and equip health workers
Richmond, TX$40K2022
One Heart Project
Expand srvcs into Rockwall Co
Southlake, TX$40K2024
Brazos Interfaith Img Netwrk
Bldg prgrm cap to offer legal srvcs
Bryan, TX$39K2023
Affordable Homes of South Tx
Estate planning assist for property
Mcallen, TX$38K2024
Lone Star Justice Alliance
Juvenile sentencing project
Austin, TX$38K2023
Denton County Lawyers Fdn
Supervised visit and exchange prog
Denton, TX$38K2022

Texas Bar Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$942K
2018$1.2M
2019$1.3M
2020$1.3M
2022$1.1M
2023$1.5M
2024$1.6M
2025$1.6M

How to apply for funding from Texas Bar Foundation

Texas Bar Foundation'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 txbf.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Texas Bar Foundation

Does Texas Bar Foundation accept grant applications?
Texas Bar Foundation'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 Texas Bar Foundation fund?
Texas Bar Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include See Attachment a, See Attachment a, See Attachment a. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Texas Bar Foundation give in grants?
Texas Bar Foundation reported $1.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $10.6M over 362 grants.
Where is Texas Bar Foundation located?
Texas Bar Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 746074796.
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About this profile. This page is built from Texas Bar Foundation'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 Texas Bar Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.