Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation
Historical FunderAustin, Texas · EIN 75-6030774 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$6M
Organizations funded58
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$167.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Cindy Matula Executive Director |
|---|---|
| Address | 4131 Spicewood Springs Rd, Suite A 1, Austin TX 78759 |
| Phone | 5123467490 |
| Form and materials | There is no form. |
| Deadlines | There are no deadlines. |
| Restrictions | The Foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications and no grants are made to or for the benefit of individuals. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Clinical research and endowment | $2,600,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Facilities construction | $1,600,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $462,000 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Foundation | Athens, TX | Facilities construction | $300,000 |
| Texans for Greater Mental Health | Garland, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $77,000 |
| Americans for Ibogaine | Tyler, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Sonic Guild | Austin, TX | General support | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | General support; flood relief | $60,000 |
| City of Athens TX | Athens, TX | Municipal park improvements | $55,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | Dallas, TX | General support | $50,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | New York, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Athens Christian Preparatory Academy | Athens, TX | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | Austin, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| CASA of Trinity Valley | Athens, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | Bellevue, ID | General support | $25,000 |
| Swan Songs | Austin, TX | General support | $25,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Austin, TX | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Athens | Athens, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | Austin, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Disciples Clinic | Athens, TX | General support | $20,000 |
| Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation | Mabank, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Henderson County Food Pantry | Athens, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Keep Athens Beautiful | Athens, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Athens First Methodist Church | Athens, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| California State UniversityNorthridge Trust Fund | Northridge, CA | Music program | $15,000 |
| Baby2Baby | Log Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| BookSpring | Austin, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Eastern Hills Church of Christ | Athens, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| Radiant Hearts Collective | Austin, TX | General support | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $14,910 |
| Give A Beat Foundation | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Performing Arts Center | Athens, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| House of Songs | Austin, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Young Life | Athens, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Lila Lane Outreach | Athens, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Library Fund | Athens, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Visitation Academy of St Louis County | St Louis, MO | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Austin Police Operation Blue Santa | Austin, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| DriveASenior Austin | Austin, TX | General support | $8,000 |
| Central Texas Public Safety Commission | Austin, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Stage Notes Performing Arts Center | Athens, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Abundant Life Pregnancy Center | Athens, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Athens High School | Athens, TX | Graduation ceremony | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Ministry | Tyler, TX | General support | $5,000 |
| Psychedelic Medicine Coalition | Washington, DC | General support | $4,500 |
| The University of Texas System | Austin, TX | General support | $4,000 |
| Assurance Home | Austin, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Colleagues | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Special Forces Charitable Fund | Southern Pines, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| TLSN Inc | Austin, TX | General support | $2,500 |
| Athens Independent School District | Athens, TX | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Austin Speech Labs | Austin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Austin, TX | General support | $2,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Facilities construction | $12,700,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Clinical research and endowment | $6,450,000 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Foundation | Athens, TX | Facilities construction | $1,200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,027,910 | 61 |
| 2023 | $5,178,279 | 56 |
| 2022 | $5,521,500 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600729349100400
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 75-6030774
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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