Autry Foundation
Accepts applications
Autry Foundation is a private foundation in Sherman Oaks, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.1 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $22,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.1 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$22,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$23.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2025 was up from $981,050 the year before.
30% 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 | $1.0 million | 11 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $981,050 | 16 | $22.7 million |
| 2025 | $2.1 million | 10 | $23.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jacqueline Autry 15260 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (818) 752-7770 |
| What to submit | Written request on organization's letterhead. |
What Autry Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $2.1 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower Health | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Autry Museum of the American West | General operating support | $750,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Shriners for Children Medical Cente | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Kidsave | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Guide Dogs of the Desert | General operating support | $20,000 |
| American Film Institute | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Institute of American Indian Arts | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Barbara Sinatra Children's Center | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Autry
- David W Cartwright
- Stanley B Schneider
- Gary Schneider
- Maxine Hansen
- Rebecca Dutka
Questions people ask
Does Autry Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Autry Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $22,500.
Who runs Autry Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Autry (Vice President), David W Cartwright (Chairman), Stanley B Schneider (President & CFO) and Gary Schneider (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Autry Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.