Texas Women's Foundation Awards $900,000 to 25 Nonprofits
The 2026 Community Grant Cycle funds organizations supporting Texas women and families' economic stability.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Texas Women's Foundation awarded $900,000 to 25 nonprofit organizations as part of its 2026 Community Grant Cycle. The grant recipients were recognized during a reception on Sept. 25.
Why it matters
The grants aim to help Texas women and their families become more stable and economically secure. The foundation has given more than $90 million in grants since its founding in 1985, reflecting a sustained focus on women's economic well-being across the state.
The foundation awarded $900,000 across 25 nonprofits, including two $40,000 grants to Shared Housing Center and The Family Place. Its total grantmaking since 1985 exceeds $90 million, while more than $25 million has gone to research, advocacy and education programs.
The players
Texas Women's Foundation
A Texas-based philanthropic organization founded in 1985 that funds programs advancing economic security for women and families in the state.
The details
The grants were selected through the foundation's 2026 Community Grant Cycle, with two special groups of supporters choosing nonprofits to champion. Board Alumnae and the Nineteen network each awarded $40,000 grants to Shared Housing Center and The Family Place, respectively.
Timeline
Since 1985: Texas Women's Foundation founded and begins granting.
Sept. 25, 2026: Grant recipients recognized during a reception.
2026: Community Grant Cycle awards made.
Market Landscape
The 2026 awards extend the Texas Women's Foundation's grantmaking record, which has exceeded $90 million since 1985. The foundation's continued focus on research and advocacy alongside direct grants reflects a long-running philanthropic model in Texas.
Women and families served by the 25 recipient nonprofits may gain access to stability-focused services funded by the grants. Residents in Dallas, Collin, Denton and Tarrant counties are among those whose local organizations received awards.
The takeaway
Community-based nonprofits often serve as the front line for women seeking economic stability, and sustained philanthropic funding helps keep those services running. Readers interested in supporting similar work can look to local organizations in their county.
Further reading
Explore more coverage in Texas Philanthropy for context on how regional foundations direct funding to community needs.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Peoplenewspapers.
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