Augustyn Foundation Trust
Accepts applications
Augustyn Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Claremont, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $176,815 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$176,815
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $154,500 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $112,382 | 26 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $154,500 | 30 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $176,815 | 30 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Gretchen Augustyn 2058 N Mills Avenue 245, Claremont, CA 91711 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (909) 624-1366, gretchen@augustynft.com |
| What to submit | Charitable organization letterhead with appropriate support data |
What Augustyn Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12 | $79,315 |
| Virginia | 4 | $45,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $7,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $4,500 |
| Alaska | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Navy Seal Foundation Inc | Support of public charity | $25,000 |
| Catholic Answers | Support of public charity | $15,000 |
| Raymond M Alf Museum | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Schlitz Audubon Nature Center | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Special Operations Fund | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Indian School South Dakota | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| St Labre Indian School | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Yosemite Foundation | Support of public charity | $10,000 |
| Museum of Natural History Lanhm | Support of public charity | $8,315 |
| American Red Cross | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Carmelite Sisters | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| JMT Wilderness | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Lakeview Area Public Library Pa | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Right to Life | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Webb Schools | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Doheny Eye Institute | Support of public charity | $5,000 |
| Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose | Support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | Support of public charity | $3,000 |
| K9'S for Warriors | Support of public charity | $3,000 |
| Save the Redwoods League | Support of public charity | $3,000 |
| ASPCA American Prevent Cruelty Animals | Support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Pickle Hill Public Broadcasting Inc | Support of public charity | $2,000 |
| St Anne's Family Services | Support of public charity | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Support of public charity | $1,500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Support of public charity | $1,000 |
| Eternal Word Television Network | Support of public charity | $1,000 |
| St Scholastica Priory | Support of public charity | $1,000 |
| World Wildfire Fund | Support of public charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gretchen Augustyn
Questions people ask
Does Augustyn Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Augustyn Foundation Trust give?
$176,815 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Augustyn Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Gretchen Augustyn (Trustee).
What does Augustyn Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.