Austin Blake Howell Foundation John a Cardwell Trustee
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 82-3747610 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$45K
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN A CARDWELL |
|---|---|
| Address | 807 BRAZOS STREET SUITE 1001, AUSTIN TX 78701 |
| Phone | 5123220011 |
| Form and materials | THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT REQUIRE AN APPLICATION. GRANT REQUESTS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE FOUNDATION. THE GRANTEE SHOULD PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT STATUS, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, PROGRAM INFORMATION, BUDGET OF HOW REQUESTED FUNDS WILL BE USED AND SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AS THE FOUNDATION DETERMINES IT NEEDS BASED ON THE GRANT REQUEST. THERE WILL ALSO BE A FINAL REPORT DUE TO THE FOUNDATION THAT INCLUDES AN ACCOUNTING OF ALL FUNDS RECEIVED, HOW THE FUNDS WERE SPENT AND THE OUTCOMES OF THE GRANT. |
| Deadlines | THERE ARE NO SUBMISISON DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | NO GRANTS ARE RESTRICTED OR LIMITED. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | Dallas, TX | To support the organization | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | San Antonio, TX | To support the organization | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $370,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611249349104121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-3747610
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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