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Nonprofits in Texas

What the IRS records say about tax-exempt organizations in Texas.

Tax-exempt organizations
155,715
Revenue in a year
$217.9 billion
on 49,567 e-filed returns
Assets
$590.2 billion
Employees
953,152
People paid $1 million or more
590
Typical top pay
$64,167
median, best-paid person per organization

Texas rankings

Tax-exempt organizations
155,715
Of which 501(c)(3)
134,225
File the 990-N (receipts ≤ $50,000)
82,042
File Form 990 or 990-EZ
33,258
Filed a 990-N (latest e-Postcard on record)
105,251
Exemption automatically revoked (all years)
83,177

Largest nonprofits in Texas by revenue

Top 5s in Texas

From each organization's latest e-filed Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-PF.

Highest-paid people

Compensation from the organization and related organizations, including other pay

  1. 1Ernie SadauPresident/Chief Executive Officer · Christus Health · IRVING, TX$14.7M
  2. 2Mark a WallaceBoard Member and Chair through 10/03/24 · Texas Childrens Health Plan Inc · BELLAIRE, TX$13.3M
  3. 3Mark a WallaceBoard Member, Chair & CEO Through 10/4/24 · Texas Childrens Hospital · BELLAIRE, TX$13.3M
  4. 4Peter McCannaCEO · Baylor Scott & White Holdings · DALLAS, TX$11.7M
  5. 5Peter McCannaChair/CEO(Director Thru 12/31/24) · Baylor Scott & White Health · DALLAS, TX$9M
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Most raised in gifts and grants

Contributions, gifts and grants received in the year

  1. 1The Stephens Greth FoundationMIDLAND, TX · 990-PF, year ended Dec 2024$2B
  2. 2Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAUSTIN, TX · 990-PF, year ended Dec 2024$1.5B
  3. 3Moody FoundationGALVESTON, TX · 990-PF, year ended Dec 2024$1.2B
  4. 4Idea Public SchoolsWESLACO, TX · 990, year ended Jun 2025$1.1B
  5. 5Baylor College of MedicineHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Jun 2025$836.4M
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Largest reserves

Net assets (fund balance) at year end

  1. 1Memorial Hermann Health SystemHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Jun 2025$9.7B
  2. 2William Marsh Rice UniversityHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Jun 2025$9.4B
  3. 3The Methodist HospitalHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Dec 2024$8.5B
  4. 4Michael & Susan Dell FoundationAUSTIN, TX · 990-PF, year ended Dec 2024$7.5B
  5. 5Texas Health ResourcesARLINGTON, TX · 990, year ended Dec 2024$7B
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Biggest employers

Employees reported for the calendar year

  1. 1Memorial Hermann Health SystemHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Jun 202536,368
  2. 2Methodist Hospital GroupHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Dec 202418,183
  3. 3Texas Childrens HospitalBELLAIRE, TX · 990, year ended Sep 202515,716
  4. 4Baylor College of MedicineHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Jun 202515,631
  5. 5The Methodist HospitalHOUSTON, TX · 990, year ended Dec 202414,260
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By city

By category

Category (NTEE)Organizations
Education15,187
Human services11,391
Religion-related9,399
Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations7,625
Arts, culture and humanities6,686
Recreation and sports6,195
Community improvement and capacity building4,448
Youth development3,675
Animal-related3,030
Health care2,784
Housing and shelter2,007
Public and societal benefit1,973
Mental health and crisis intervention1,601
Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief1,588
International, foreign affairs and national security1,455
Food, agriculture and nutrition1,336
Mutual and membership benefit1,282
Environment1,177
Crime and legal-related1,138
Voluntary health associations and medical disciplines912
Employment706
Civil rights, social action and advocacy648
Unknown501
Medical research393
Science and technology371
Social science93