The Bruce and Barbara Austin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyReading, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3430324 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
55% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old South United Methodist Church | Reading, MA | General grant | $19,700 |
| Reading Lions Club | Reading, MA | General grant | $13,785 |
| Dystonia Medical Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General grant | $10,000 |
| Keene State College | Keene, NH | General grant | $10,000 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | Amherst, MA | Higher hopes fund | $10,000 |
| Reading Public Library Foundation | Reading, MA | General grant | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General grant | $5,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General grant | $5,000 |
| Gilmanton Land Trust | Gilmanton, NH | General grant | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78,735 | 9 |
| 2024 | $68,025 | 7 |
| 2023 | $65,018 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349101420
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3430324
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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