The Austin Memorial Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Austin Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $547,852 in 57 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$547,852
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2024 was down from $871,051 the year before.
49% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $871,051 | 72 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $547,852 | 57 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
The Austin Memorial 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 The Austin Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 10 | $146,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $87,500 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $63,000 |
| New York | 2 | $42,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $36,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $35,000 |
| California | 4 | $33,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $28,500 |
| Michigan | 4 | $22,852 |
| Colorado | 3 | $18,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Naples Botanical Garden | Educational | $45,000 |
| Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary | Educational | $37,500 |
| New Mexico Local News | Educational | $36,000 |
| Cocotree Kids Inc | Education | $36,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Educational | $35,000 |
| Flatbush Mixtape | Educational | $30,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy | Educational | $30,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Education | $25,000 |
| Compass Family Services | Educational | $25,000 |
| Hope House Day Care Center Inc | Educational | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing | Educational | $20,452 |
| Tennessee State Parks Conservancy | Educational | $20,000 |
| Loaves & Fishers Food Pantry | Educational | $20,000 |
| Spark Kindness | Educational | $20,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy (TN) | Educational | $20,000 |
| St Mary's Episcopal School | Educational | $20,000 |
| Animal Rescue Fund of the Hamptons Inc | Educational | $12,500 |
| Independence Pass Foundation | Educational | $12,500 |
| Nols | Educational | $12,500 |
| Hiram House Camp | Educational | $10,000 |
| Aspen Valley Land Trust | Educational | $4,000 |
| Compass Family Services | Educational | $4,000 |
| The Benjamin Private School Inc | Educational | $4,000 |
| Redhawk Foundation | Education | $3,000 |
| Welcome Home | Educational | $2,500 |
| Corazon Healdsburg | Education | $2,000 |
| Russian Riverkeepers | Education | $2,000 |
| Conservation Minnesota | Educational | $2,000 |
| Hope House Day Care Center Inc | Educational | $2,000 |
| College Foundation-University of Virginia | Educational | $2,000 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Educational | $2,000 |
| Action in Africa | Educational | $2,000 |
| Wildlife Center of Virginia | Educational | $1,500 |
| Planned Parenhood Arizona Inc | Educational | $1,500 |
| Sounds Academy | Educational | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Lansing | Educational | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank | Educational | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis | Educational | $1,000 |
| Community Action Council of Howard County | Educational | $1,000 |
| Emmanuel Center | Educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Rodgers
- Stewart G Austin Jr
- Gretchen Cole
- Ellen Austin Smith
- Samuel H Austin
- Sally Cole
- Donald G Austin III
- Paul Austin
- Winnie Lerner
- Donald G Austin Jr
- James W Austin
- Sarah C Kingston
- Charles Rodgers
- Alexandra Loeffler Prothero
- Lisa Chiles
Questions people ask
Does The Austin Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Austin Memorial Foundation give?
$547,852 in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Austin Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Rodgers (VP, Treas, TTEE), Stewart G Austin Jr (Secretary, TTEE), Gretchen Cole (TTEE) and Ellen Austin Smith (TTEE) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Austin Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.