The James & Edith Spain Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 26-4573567 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$292K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$561K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $5,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support for library | $100,000 |
| Opportunity International | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Marbridge Foundation | Manchaca, TX | Exempt purpose | $13,000 |
| Pursuit of History | Marlborough, MA | Exempt purpose | $12,000 |
| Guatestar | Golden, CO | Exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose | $9,000 |
| Jdrf International | New York, NY | Exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Aclu Foundation of Texas Inc | Houston, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| American Business History Center | Whitehouse, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Austin Habitat for Humanity | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Health NFP | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kut Radio | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Multi-Assistance Center at Morgan's Wonderland | San Antonio, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Our Place | Littlefield, TX | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Palo Alto, CA | Exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Aclu of North Carolina Legal Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Exempt purpose | $4,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Washington, DC | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Wilmington, NC | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Linc Inc | Wilmington, NC | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Sonoma Family Meal Program | Petaluma, CA | Exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Swan Songs | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Theater Network of Wilmington Inc | Wilmington, NC | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Volunteer Healthcare Clinic | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Parable Media | Keller, TX | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Turkish Philanthropy Funds Inc | New York, NY | Exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Austin, TX | Exempt purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $292,500 | 30 |
| 2023 | $254,500 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349104815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-4573567
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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