How many nonprofits are there in Texas?

Texas has 153,962 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 2nd-most of any state.

How much revenue do Texas nonprofits generate?

Nonprofits in Texas report about $194.8B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.

Which Texas city has the most nonprofits?

Houston has the most registered nonprofits in Texas, with 16,119 organizations.

Texas nonprofit statistics

There are 153,962 tax-exempt organizations registered in Texas — the 2nd-most of any U.S. state, reporting about $194.8B in combined annual revenue. Figures come from the IRS Business Master File, refreshed monthly.

Registered organizations

153,962

Combined annual revenue

$194.8B

Rank among states

Largest cities by nonprofit count

Houston16,119
Dallas12,537
Austin9,053
San Antonio6,872
Fort Worth4,340
Arlington2,062
El Paso2,062
Plano1,930
Spring1,703
Katy1,685

Causes in Texas

Religion-Related22,172
Education17,353
Human Services13,441
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations8,243
Recreation & Sports7,676
Arts, Culture & Humanities7,494
Community Improvement & Capacity Building5,265
Youth Development4,533

Frequently asked questions

How many nonprofits are there in Texas?: Texas has 153,962 tax-exempt organizations registered with the IRS — the 2nd-most of any state.
How much revenue do Texas nonprofits generate?: Nonprofits in Texas report about $194.8B in combined annual revenue on their latest IRS filings.
Which Texas city has the most nonprofits?: Houston has the most registered nonprofits in Texas, with 16,119 organizations.

All Texas nonprofits Largest in Texas National statistics

Data: IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns via CharityIndex.