Top-Rated Nonprofits in Texas 2026
Texas has 65 nonprofits with $37.9B in combined revenue. The top-rated organization is Somerset Academy Inc with an Efficiency Score of 87/100.
Texas has 65 nonprofits in the IRS Form 990 dataset ranked here by efficiency score. The LakeQuality nonprofit efficiency rubric combines program-spending ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), and CEO compensation ratio (10%) into a 0-100 composite.
Reading the ranking: top of the list typically combines strong program-spending discipline (the highest-weighted factor) with stable multi-year revenue and reasonable executive compensation. Large hospital and university systems often appear near the top in any state — their scale lets them keep program ratios high while still investing in infrastructure. Each nonprofit links to its full Form 990 profile. For donors trying to choose between organizations, the efficiency grade is a useful triage — but the underlying program-spending ratio, the multi-year revenue trend, and the comp ratio matter more than the composite letter on any individual decision.
Top 20 of 65 Nonprofits in Texas
| # | Organization | Category | Revenue | CEO Pay | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somerset Academy Inc | Education | $372.1M | $0 | A (87) |
| 2 | Dallas Baptist University | Education | $145.7M | $0 | A (87) |
| 3 | Memorial Hermann Health System | Health | $7.6B | $0 | A (86) |
| 4 | Yes Prep Public Schools Inc | Education | $263.0M | $0 | A (86) |
| 5 | Cook Childrens Medical Center | Health | $1.9B | $0 | A (85) |
| 6 | Kipp Texas Inc | Education | $484.5M | $0 | A (85) |
| 7 | University Of The Incarnate Word | Education | $274.6M | $0 | A (85) |
| 8 | Texas Childrens Hospital | Health | $3.8B | $0 | A (84) |
| 9 | Baylor College Of Medicine | Education | $2.6B | $0 | A (84) |
| 10 | Idea Public Schools | Education | $1.0B | $0 | A (84) |
| 11 | Harmony Public Schools | Education | $548.9M | $0 | A (84) |
| 12 | Uplift Education | Education | $304.7M | $0 | A (84) |
| 13 | International Sustainable Energy Foundation | Environment & Animals | $36.9M | $0 | A (84) |
| 14 | Fort Worth Zoological Association Inc | Environment & Animals | $53.1M | $0 | A (82) |
| 15 | Austin Theatre Alliance | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $27.5M | $0 | A (82) |
| 16 | Commemorative Air Force | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $23.9M | $0 | A (82) |
| 17 | Ubongo International | Arts, Culture & Humanities | $10.3M | $0 | A (81) |
| 18 | Methodist Hospitals Of Dallas | Health | $1.9B | $0 | A (80) |
| 19 | Responsive Ed Texas | Education | $278.3M | $0 | A (80) |
| 20 | Alliance To End Plastic Waste Inc | Environment & Animals | $80.1M | $0 | A (80) |
Nonprofit financial data for Texas is sourced from IRS Form 990 filings, which all tax-exempt organizations must file annually.
Frequently Asked Questions
Somerset Academy Inc is the top-rated nonprofit in Texas with an Efficiency Score of 87/100 (Grade A) and $372.1M in annual revenue.
Texas has 65 nonprofits in our database with a combined $37.9B in total revenue.
The Efficiency Score (0-100, A-F) measures nonprofit effectiveness based on program expense ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), and CEO compensation ratio (10%). Higher scores indicate more efficient organizations.
Efficiency Score: program expense ratio (50%), revenue growth consistency (20%), fund reserves (20%), CEO compensation ratio (10%).