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Austin foundations

There are 1,272foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater Austinmetro area, including the cities of Austin, Georgetown, Round Rock, and San Marcos. Combined, these Austin metro foundationsemploy 1,125 people, earn more than $767 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $6 billion.
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Types of foundations in Austin

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
958
$566,383,730
Grantmaking public charity foundations
117
$145,698,006
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
45
$10,838,747
Corporate foundations
32
$149,161,880
Community foundations
21
$130,602,150
Organizations supporting a single foundation
7
$1,321,112
Foundation professional societies
6
$130,197
Foundation alliances and advocates
5
$56,352
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
3
$244,597
Foundation research and public policy institutes
1
$378,200
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Job trends for Austin foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
624
1-10
42
11-25
8
26-100
1
101 to 1,000
3
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Austin

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
626
$250k to $1M
89
$1M to $5M
62
$5M to $25M
18
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
3
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of foundations in Austin

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1-20 of 1,272

Michael and Susan Dell Foundation (MSDF)

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children living in urban poverty around the world.
Revenue
$143.2m
Assets
$1.6b
Employees
114
EIN
36-4336415
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Musk Foundation

Musk Foundation funds school programs, research, disaster relief, education of students in need, and tech. Made 42 grants last year, including St. Jude's.
Revenue
$20.5m
Assets
$536.2m
Employees
0
EIN
85-2133087
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Still Water Foundation

Still Water Foundation is a private foundation located in Austin, TX that made $11.275 million in grant payments last year.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$151.3m
Employees
5
EIN
47-3532637
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Orr Family Foundation

The Orr Family Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds charitable organizations. Last year, the foundation made 16 grants to organizations such as Lowell Observatory and other nonprofits. The foundation is located in Austin, TX.
Revenue
$5.4m
Assets
$29.3m
Employees
0
EIN
47-3317225
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Eleanor Crook Foundation

The Eleanor Crook Foundation is a private foundation that supports Care. It made 22 grants last year and is located in San Marcos, TX.
Revenue
$5.9m
Assets
$72.2m
Employees
10
EIN
74-2857866
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Central Texas Community Foundation

To serve as a catalyst to nurture and inspire philanthropic giving, to build ''Community Capital'' through a permanent endowment fund, to provide flexible vehicle for donors with carried philanthropic interests.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$23.1m
Employees
5
EIN
43-2043188
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation

The Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation is a private foundation that awards grants to nonprofit organizations in the Austin, TX area. The foundation's assets total $101 million, and it has given out $4.8 million in grants in the past year.
Revenue
$5.5m
Assets
$107.8m
Employees
3
EIN
75-6030774
IRS type
501(c)(3)

David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust

The David and Judy Norsworthy Charitable Trust is a private foundation located in Austin, TX that is supported by the Judy G Norsworthy Rev Mgmt Trust.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$26.5m
Employees
0
EIN
30-6701268
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hector and Gloria Lopez Foundation

A private foundation in Austin, TX that funds scholarships and general support, including the Texas education consortium for male students of color.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$248.9m
Employees
10
EIN
81-4706788
IRS type
501(c)(3)

William A Brookshire Foundation

The William A Brookshire Foundation, located in Lakeway, TX, is a family foundation that funds student scholarships and supports organizations like LSU Foundation.
Revenue
$131.0m
Assets
$170.3m
Employees
0
EIN
76-0594307
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mulva Family Foundation

The Mulva Family Foundation is a nonprofit private foundation supporting a range of charitable causes in Austin, TX. The foundation made $19,800,000 in annual grants last year.
Revenue
$33.2m
Assets
$400.7m
Employees
N/A
EIN
20-3221183
IRS type
501(c)(3)

A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

Making a sustainable difference in the lives of some of the Africa's poorest people through an innovative approach to International Aid and Development.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$55.5m
Employees
19
EIN
31-1758218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way for Greater Austin

United Way for Greater Austin fights poverty by addressing community issues through education and health initiatives, including 2-1-1 resource connections.
Revenue
$16.8m
Assets
$20.1m
Employees
139
EIN
74-1193439
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Community Foundation

Austin Community Foundation promotes philanthropy and improves quality of life in Austin by granting funds to public charities and collaborating with non-profits.
Revenue
$114.7m
Assets
$529.5m
Employees
29
EIN
74-1934031
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shalom Austin

Enhance the quality of Jewish life in the greater Austin area and around the world, through charitable, educational, social service, cultural, religious and recreational endeavors.
Revenue
$20.2m
Assets
$11.2m
Employees
605
EIN
74-1469465
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whole Kids Foundation

We support schools and inspire families to improve children's nutrition and wellness. Given the right opportunities, kids will get excited about fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and other nutritious whole foods.
Revenue
$5.1m
Assets
$16.5m
Employees
0
EIN
45-1761682
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Austin Task

Austin Task is a private foundation that funds programs for the disabled in Austin, TX. All amounts are expensed for the purpose of providing employment opportunities for the disabled.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$2.3m
Employees
6
EIN
74-2760908
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Foundation at Shield Ranch

The Foundation at Shield Ranch is a private foundation that provides general support to the organization. It made one grant last year and is located in Austin, TX.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$15.5m
Employees
6
EIN
26-2432946
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Teneo Network

Teneo Network connects leaders through education and communication to develop practical solutions for pressing issues at its annual conference and regional events.
Revenue
$7.1m
Assets
$6.3m
Employees
17
EIN
83-2151429
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Whole Foods Market Foundation

Whole Planet Foundation's mission is poverty alleviation through microcredit in communities around the world that supply Whole Foods Market stores with products. Whole Planet Foundation is a private, nonprofit organization.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$4.0m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2376273
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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