Tapestry Foundations of Mary Carmel and Thomas P Borders
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 38-3196007 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$538K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.8M
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Ed Fund | Austin, TX | To support early literacy, travis hs sel program, and inspire luncheon program | $273,638 |
| United Way Capital Area | Austin, TX | General program support | $81,662 |
| Rawson Saunders Institute | Austin, TX | For support of the capital campaign | $65,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School | Austin, TX | To support research and programs at dell medical school | $50,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Austin, TX | Support of the texas book festival | $27,500 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | Austin, TX | For continuing to provide an exemplary environment for the education of students | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | Austin, TX | To support of glow in the park 2025 | $10,000 |
| Lbj Foundation | Austin, TX | For support of the lbj foundation | $5,000 |
| Texans Care for Children | Austin, TX | For support of the 2025 awards luncheon | $5,000 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | Austin, TX | For support of the power of language event | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | To support of kerr county flood relief fund | $5,000 |
| Afp Austin Philanthropy | Austin, TX | To promote philanthropy in central texas | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $538,300 | 12 |
| 2024 | $747,756 | 13 |
| 2023 | $349,628 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349102768
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3196007
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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