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Lgbtq Rights Grant Funders in Texas
36 foundations with a documented lgbtq rights focus have made grants to Texas nonprofits in recent years, together directing $12.0M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a full giving profile, and Bespoke Grants will match all 36 against your nonprofit's specific mission, for free.
36
Lgbtq rights funders
$12.0M
Given to Texas nonprofits
430
Grants on record
2025
Most recent giving
Most active lgbtq rights funders in Texas
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Texas giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dallas Stars Foundation Inc | Texas | $2.9M | 68 | 2023 |
| 2 | Elton John Aids Foundation Inc | New York | $1.7M | 4 | 2024 |
| 3 | John Steven Kellett Foundation | Texas | $1.3M | 18 | 2024 |
| 4 | Embrey Family Foundation | Texas | $1.2M | 83 | 2024 |
| 5 | Naleo Educational Fund | California | $1.1M | 14 | 2024 |
| 6 | Fiesta Cornyation Inc | Texas | $478K | 14 | 2024 |
| 7 | American Association for the Advancement | District of Columbia | $415K | 12 | 2024 |
| 8 | National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of | District of Columbia | $335K | 29 | 2024 |
| 9 | The Gayla's Heart Ps 3418 Trust | Texas | $257K | 6 | 2023 |
| 10 | Gill Foundation | Colorado | $250K | 6 | 2024 |
| 11 | Funders for Lesbian and Gay Issues Inc | New York | $245K | 5 | 2024 |
| 12 | Frost Foundation | Texas | $207K | 8 | 2024 |
| 13 | Jd Finish Line Foundation Inc | Indiana | $195K | 18 | 2024 |
| 14 | Human Rights Campaign Inc | District of Columbia | $146K | 9 | 2025 |
| 15 | North Central Texas Womens Business | Texas | $145K | 16 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest lgbtq rights funders in Texas — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 36 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. Free, no credit card.
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How this list is built. Bespoke Grants indexes 13M+ grants from public IRS Form 990 filings. This page shows foundations whose giving carries a documented lgbtq rights focus and that have funded Texas nonprofits. Giving figures reflect each funder's total recent grants to Texas recipients. IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag; figures are current through the most recent available filings.