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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-2882442

Mfi Foundation

A private foundation in Austin, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 71 grants and $1.4 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,393,092

    Grants listed
    71
    Assets, end of year
    $29,543,094

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,221,050

    Grants listed
    58
    Assets, end of year
    $28,468,573

  • Tax year 2022

    $968,932

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $26,154,415

  • Tax year 2021

    $1,024,320

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $29,084,970

  • Tax year 2020

    $655,435

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $25,716,398

  • Tax year 2019

    $829,328

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $23,585,292

  • Tax year 2018

    $1,170,823

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $21,360,389

Grants paid in 2024

71 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. The University of Texas at AustinAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $154,000
  2. People's FundAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $150,000
  3. Planned Parenthood of Greater TexasAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $109,450
  4. EcoamericaWashington, DC

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  5. Equality TexasAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  6. Nextgen Education FundSacramento, CA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $100,000
  7. Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $75,500
  8. Caritas of AustinAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $65,000
  9. Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NY

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  10. EchoAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $50,000
  11. Entrepreneurs FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $32,600
  12. Eagles Autism ChallengePhiladelphia, PA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  13. RareArlington, VA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  14. Texas TribuneAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  15. University of Montana FoundationMissoula, MT

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $25,000
  16. Communities in School of Central TexasAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  17. Open Door Pre SchoolAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  18. The Long CenterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $20,000
  19. Eanes Education FoundationW Lake Hills, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $15,000
  20. Safe AllianceAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $13,200
  21. Center for Child ProtectionAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $11,500
  22. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $11,500
  23. LBJ FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $11,000
  24. Austin Child Guidance CenterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  25. Entr Foundation LLCCharlottesvle, VA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  26. Giffords Law CenterSan Francisco, CA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  27. Holdsworth CenterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  28. Hungry Hill FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  29. University of California at Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  30. University of VirginiaCharlottesvle, VA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $10,000
  31. The ThinkeryAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $9,792
  32. St Louise HouseAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $7,500
  33. L3 FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $6,000
  34. Andy Talley Bone Marrow FoundationDevon, PA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  35. Austin Community FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  36. KutAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  37. Mission AccomplishedPflugerville, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  38. Seminary of the SouthwestAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  39. Sergio and Angela Garcia FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  40. Texas Book FestivalAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $5,000
  41. St David's FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $4,400
  42. Nantucket Golf Club Foundation IncSiasconset, MA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $4,000
  43. Dell Children's Medical Center FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $3,500
  44. Casa of Travis CountyAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,808
  45. Assn of Fundraising Professionals Greater Austin ChapterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  46. Every TexanAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  47. Junior League of AustinAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  48. Notley FundAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  49. Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  50. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,500
  51. Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NY

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,425
  52. American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  53. Ann Richards School FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  54. Friends of Warner ParksNashville, TN

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  55. Paramount TheaterAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $2,000
  56. Austin Speech LabsAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,750
  57. FuseboxAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,667
  58. Texas Freedom NetworkAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,500
  59. Austin Public Library Friends FoundationAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  60. Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  61. Foundation to Combat AntisemitismFoxborough, MA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  62. Greater Austin YMCAAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  63. Mt Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  64. St James Episcopal ChurchAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  65. Support Center for Child AdvocatesPhiladelphia, PA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  66. Texas Civil Rights ProjectAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  67. The Trail ConservancyAustin, TX

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $1,000
  68. Creative Visions FoundationMalibu, CA

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  69. Friend in Need LTDAvalon, NJ

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  70. Seeley Lake Community FoundationSeeley Lake, MT

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $500
  71. Sutton Place Parks Conservancy IncNew York, NY

    To support organization's exempt purpose

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment4 grants $136,00031% of the total
  2. Community development2 grants $78,00018% of the total
  3. Education5 grants $68,00015% of the total
  4. Civil rights2 grants $52,42512% of the total
  5. Health4 grants $36,1508% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $17,0004% of the total
  7. 7 other causes12 grants $54,00012% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas47 grants $1,004,167
  2. California4 grants $120,500
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $100,000
  4. New York3 grants $52,925
  5. Virginia4 grants $47,500
  6. Pennsylvania4 grants $32,000
  7. Montana2 grants $25,500
  8. Massachusetts3 grants $6,000
  9. Georgia1 grant $2,000
  10. Tennessee1 grant $2,000

Officers, directors and trustees

6 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Thomas J MeredithDIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Lynn M MeredithDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $0
  • William B MeredithDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathryn M AndradeDIRECTOR Hours 30Pay $147,134
  • Sarah M WellsDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Abigail M ArmisteadDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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