Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lees Summit, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$88,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$289,037
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $83,250 the year before.
30% of its 2024 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 | $83,250 | 23 | $228,917 |
| 2024 | $88,000 | 20 | $289,037 |
How to apply
Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| Missouri | 6 | $17,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $10,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Health Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $50,000 |
| Visitation Parish | General Purposes of Organization | $10,000 |
| Camp Daggett | General Purposes of Organization | $8,000 |
| Nelson Gallery Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $3,000 |
| US Naval Academy Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $2,500 |
| Kansas City Symphony | General Purposes of Organization | $1,500 |
| Walloon Lake CC Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Music Theater Heritage | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| City Union Mission | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Fund | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Shriners Children | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Conception Abby | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Toys for Tots | General Purposes of Organization | $1,000 |
| Walloon Sailors | General Purposes of Organization | $500 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | General Purposes of Organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Donald Austin
- Margaret Austin
Questions people ask
Does Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation give?
$88,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Donald Austin (Trustee) and Margaret Austin (Trustee).
What does Margaret and Donald Austin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.