The Austin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 14-1777852 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$123K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$2.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $12,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Inc | Boston, MA | Larry Lucchino Family Fund | $15,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | Baltimore, MD | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Burnsville, NC | Rector's Discretionary Fund to support a Ministry of Love, Compassion, and Respect for all Life in all its Expressions | $12,000 |
| Citizens for Fauquier County | Warrenton, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Burnsville, NC | To support the church, people and community to heal in wake of Hurricane Helene | $10,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | Warrenton, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| President & Fellows of Middlebury College | Middlebury, VT | Middlebury Language Schools, Davis Family Library, the Annual Fund, and the Class of 1974 Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| Thrive Appalachia | Burnsville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Commonwealth Public Broadcasting Corporation | Richmond, VA | Radio IQ | $5,000 |
| Weta | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Dig in Yancey Community Garden | Burnsville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Hospice of Yancey County Inc Dba Compassionate Car | Burnsville, NC | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $123,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $142,700 | 28 |
| 2022 | $115,500 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641009349100229
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 14-1777852
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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