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Texas Health Resources Foundation

Annual Giving
$6.5M
Grant Range
$33K - $1.5M

Texas Health Resources Foundation

Quick Stats

  • Annual Giving: $5-8 million (Community Impact Grants)
  • Success Rate: Not publicly disclosed
  • Decision Time: Not publicly disclosed
  • Grant Range: $33,333 - $1,500,000
  • Geographic Focus: 20 counties in North Texas (463 ZIP codes)

Contact Details

Overview

Texas Health Resources Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with total assets of $394.8 million (2024) that supports the health and well-being of communities across North Texas. The Foundation has awarded over $23 million in Community Impact grants since 2019, with $8 million awarded in 2023 alone—their largest annual distribution to date. Operating as the philanthropic arm of Texas Health Resources, the Foundation develops and cultivates philanthropy and collaborative relationships to address health inequities and social determinants of health in underserved communities. The Foundation holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator with a 95% score, demonstrating strong financial health and accountability.

Funding Priorities

Grant Programs

  • Texas Health Community Impact Grants: $33,333 - $1,500,000 (two-year grant cycles, next RFP expected 2026)
    • Application method: Fixed deadlines through Texas Health Grants ePortal
    • Most recent cycle: Applications opened June 15, 2024, closed August 1, 2024

Priority Areas

  • Health equity and access in underserved communities
  • Behavioral and mental health services
  • Chronic disease prevention and management (diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular)
  • Social determinants of health (food insecurity, housing, economic challenges)
  • Health literacy and resource navigation
  • Cross-sector collaborative initiatives
  • Upstream approaches to health challenges
  • Integration of services across community organizations

What They Don't Fund

  • Hospital systems as lead organizations (can participate as partners)
  • Simple referral programs without service integration
  • Organizations outside their 20-county North Texas service area
  • Projects not serving their identified priority ZIP codes

Governance and Leadership

Foundation Leadership:

  • Laura McWhorter, CFRE - President (appointed May 2021): Directs philanthropic strategy supporting hospital initiatives and community health programs. 22-year career at Texas Health with progressively larger roles.
  • Shannon Fisher - VP of Foundation and Fund Development, Greater Dallas & Community Impact
  • Janine M. Kraus, Ph.D. - VP of Foundation and Fund Development, Greater Fort Worth
  • Sarah Humphrey - VP of Foundation and Fund Development, North Region

Parent Organization:

  • Barclay Berdan, FACHE - CEO of Texas Health Resources (since 2014)

Laura McWhorter emphasizes: "We seek partnerships whose interests align with Texas Health in terms of health equity and social determinants. Our philanthropic support is critical to producing long-term sustainable change in community health."

Application Process & Timeline

How to Apply

Applications are submitted electronically through the Texas Health Grants ePortal during open RFP periods. The Foundation operates on two-year grant cycles (2023-2024, 2025-2026, 2027-2028). Lead organizations must submit one application on behalf of their collaborative partnership. Pre-application requirements include demonstrating cross-sector collaboration and service integration plans.

Decision Timeline

While specific decision timelines are not publicly disclosed, grants are awarded following each RFP cycle. Implementation must begin within 4 months of executing the Memorandum of Understanding.

Success Rates

Not publicly disclosed. Based on Form 990 filings, the Foundation awards 14-21 grants annually.

Reapplication Policy

Organizations can reapply in subsequent grant cycles. The Foundation encourages continued partnership development between cycles.

Application Success Factors

Based on the Foundation's stated priorities and recent awards:

  • Demonstrate true cross-sector collaboration: The Foundation specifically seeks "bold initiatives led by community collaborations" that break down silos between services
  • Focus on upstream approaches: Projects addressing root causes rather than symptoms are preferred
  • Show service integration: Applications must demonstrate how services will be integrated, not just referred between partners
  • Target priority ZIP codes: Applications must clearly serve the 32 high-need ZIP codes identified through their Community Health Needs Assessment
  • Emphasize sustainability: The Foundation seeks initiatives that produce "long-term sustainable change"
  • Community-driven solutions: Projects should be led by organizations with strong local ties and community trust
  • Address health equity explicitly: Recent grants show preference for projects directly tackling health disparities in underserved populations

Key Takeaways for Grant Writers

  • Collaboration is mandatory—identify cross-sector partners before applying and ensure true service integration
  • Focus applications on the 32 priority ZIP codes identified in their Community Health Needs Assessment
  • Two-year grant cycles mean timing is critical—monitor texashealth.org for RFP announcements
  • Lead organizations cannot be hospital systems but hospitals can participate as collaborative partners
  • Grants range significantly ($33K-$1.5M) allowing for both planning and implementation proposals
  • The Foundation values upstream, preventive approaches over downstream interventions
  • Sign up for their email distribution list at texashealth.org to receive RFP announcements

References

  • Texas Health Resources Foundation Official Website. texashealth.org/foundation (Accessed January 2026)
  • Texas Health Community Impact Program. texashealth.org/community-health/community-impact (Accessed January 2026)
  • ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Texas Health Resources Foundation Form 990 (EIN: 752022128) (Accessed January 2026)
  • Charity Navigator Profile - Texas Health Resources Foundation. charitynavigator.org (Accessed January 2026)
  • Cause IQ - Texas Health Resources Foundation Financial Data and Grants Analysis (Accessed January 2026)
  • Texas Health Resources Newsroom - Community Impact Grant Announcements (2023-2024)
  • GuideStar - Texas Health Resources Foundation Tax Filings (Accessed January 2026)
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