Buena Vista Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 74-2869876 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded51
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$39M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
1% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ed Fund | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $368,111 |
| Communities in Schools | Austin, TX | Expanding mental health capacity | $200,000 |
| Explore Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $150,000 |
| United Way for Greater Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $131,663 |
| Humanities Texas | Austin, TX | Donation for emergency funds | $130,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Greater Texas | Dallas, TX | Support general fund | $100,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $100,000 |
| Social Good Fund - Austin 2030 | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $75,000 |
| Teach for America - Austin | Dallas, TX | Support general fund | $75,000 |
| Creative Action | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $70,000 |
| Power for Parkinson's | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $60,000 |
| Univ of Texas at Austindevelopment Ofc | San Antonio, TX | Dell med - center for health communications | $60,000 |
| Rooted Wholeway House Inc | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $50,000 |
| St David's Foundation Community Fund | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $50,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $34,875 |
| Austin Pals Campaign for the Future | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $25,000 |
| Austin Ymbl Sunshine Camp | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $25,000 |
| St David's Episcopal Church | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $22,575 |
| Open Door Preschools | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $15,435 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $15,000 |
| Harry Ransom Center - University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $15,000 |
| Mainspring School | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $15,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundation | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $14,744 |
| Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | Texas rural funders administrative fund | $12,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $10,000 |
| Austin Pbs Klru-Tv | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $7,500 |
| Texas Tribune | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $7,500 |
| Saint Louise House | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $7,000 |
| 19Th News | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $6,000 |
| Parkinson Voice Project | Richardson, TX | Support general fund | $5,200 |
| Avance - Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Austin | Austin, TX | Museum support | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Children Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Lbj Library | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Heartgift Foundation | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Philanthropy Advocates - Waco Foundation | Waco, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Texans Care for Children | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Trail Conservancy | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Trinity Street at St David's | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $5,000 |
| Univ of Texas Elementary School | Austin, TX | Visualize graduation society | $5,000 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $3,500 |
| Center for Child Protection | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $3,000 |
| Shoal Creek Conservancy | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $3,000 |
| Community Foundation of San Saba County | San Saba, TX | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Exchange for Change | Miami, FL | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Kmfa 895 | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $2,500 |
| Kut 905 Austin | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $1,500 |
| Colorado River Alliance | Austin, TX | Support general fund | $1,000 |
| St John's School | Houston, TX | Support general fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,942,603 | 51 |
| 2024 | $1,670,557 | 51 |
| 2023 | $1,111,633 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601679349100120
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2869876
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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