The Truchard Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2816894 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded3
Typical grant$500,000
Total assets$92.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500,000 and $2,500,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX | Alzheimer's disease research | $2,500,000 |
| St John Paul II Life Center | Austin, TX | 2024 life is beautiful gala | $500,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Houston, TX | Renovation of the academic quadrangle | $500,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,500,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $2,100,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349102272
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2816894
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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