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Preselected only
The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets and giving by year
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Tax year 2025
$1,942,603
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $39,026,004
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Tax year 2024
$1,670,557
- Grants listed
- 51
- Assets, end of year
- $32,801,474
-
Tax year 2023
$1,111,633
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $29,480,454
-
Tax year 2022
$1,219,801
- Grants listed
- 45
- Assets, end of year
- $25,840,364
-
Tax year 2021
$1,527,562
- Grants listed
- 44
- Assets, end of year
- $32,358,459
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Tax year 2020
$1,085,010
- Grants listed
- 40
- Assets, end of year
- $29,551,711
Grants paid in 2025
As listed on the return.
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Austin Ed FundAustin, TX
Support general fund
$368,111 -
Communities in SchoolsAustin, TX
Expanding mental health capacity
$200,000 -
Explore AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$150,000 -
United Way for Greater AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$131,663 -
Humanities TexasAustin, TX
Donation for emergency funds
$130,000 -
Planned Parenthood Greater TexasDallas, TX
Support general fund
$100,000 -
Waterloo GreenwayAustin, TX
Support general fund
$100,000 -
Social Good Fund - Austin 2030Austin, TX
Support general fund
$75,000 -
Teach for America - AustinDallas, TX
Support general fund
$75,000 -
Creative ActionAustin, TX
Support general fund
$70,000 -
Power for Parkinson'sAustin, TX
Support general fund
$60,000 -
Univ of Texas at Austindevelopment OfcSan Antonio, TX
Dell med - center for health communications
$60,000 -
Rooted Wholeway House IncAustin, TX
Support general fund
$50,000 -
St David's Foundation Community FundAustin, TX
Support general fund
$50,000 -
Texas Book FestivalAustin, TX
Support general fund
$34,875 -
Austin Pals Campaign for the FutureAustin, TX
Support general fund
$25,000 -
Austin Ymbl Sunshine CampAustin, TX
Support general fund
$25,000 -
St David's Episcopal ChurchAustin, TX
Support general fund
$22,575 -
Open Door PreschoolsAustin, TX
Support general fund
$15,435 -
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TX
Support general fund
$15,000 -
Harry Ransom Center - University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$15,000 -
Mainspring SchoolAustin, TX
Support general fund
$15,000 -
Texas State History Museum FoundationAustin, TX
Support general fund
$14,744 -
Waco FoundationWaco, TX
Texas rural funders administrative fund
$12,000 -
Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyAustin, TX
Support general fund
$10,000 -
Pease Park ConservancyAustin, TX
Support general fund
$10,000 -
Austin PBS Klru-TvAustin, TX
Support general fund
$7,500 -
Texas TribuneAustin, TX
Support general fund
$7,500 -
Saint Louise HouseAustin, TX
Support general fund
$7,000 -
19th NewsAustin, TX
Support general fund
$6,000 -
Parkinson Voice ProjectRichardson, TX
Support general fund
$5,200 -
Avance - AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Contemporary AustinAustin, TX
Museum support
$5,000 -
Friends of the Children AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Friends of the LBJ LibraryAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Heartgift FoundationAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Philanthropy Advocates - Waco FoundationWaco, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Texans Care for ChildrenAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Todos Juntos Learning CenterAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Trail ConservancyAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Trinity Street at St David'sAustin, TX
Support general fund
$5,000 -
Univ of Texas Elementary SchoolAustin, TX
Visualize graduation society
$5,000 -
Austin Child Guidance CenterAustin, TX
Support general fund
$3,500 -
Center for Child ProtectionAustin, TX
Support general fund
$3,000 -
Shoal Creek ConservancyAustin, TX
Support general fund
$3,000 -
Community Foundation of San Saba CountySan Saba, TX
Support general fund
$2,500 -
Exchange for ChangeMiami, FL
Support general fund
$2,500 -
Kmfa 895Austin, TX
Support general fund
$2,500 -
Kut 905 AustinAustin, TX
Support general fund
$1,500 -
Colorado River AllianceAustin, TX
Support general fund
$1,000 -
St John's SchoolHouston, TX
Support general fund
$500
Where the money goes
By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.
- Education6 grants $535,61147% of the total
- Arts and culture3 grants $206,00018% of the total
- Philanthropy and grantmaking3 grants $158,40714% of the total
- Health4 grants $120,20011% of the total
- Sports and recreation3 grants $69,8756% of the total
- Human services1 grant $15,4351% of the total
- 4 other causes7 grants $37,0003% of the total
By State
Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.
Officers, directors and trustees
As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.
- Betsy G AbellPRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $0
- Samuel HV AbellVICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER Hours 0Pay $0
- Lucy H AbellVICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY Hours 0Pay $0
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