Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation is a private foundation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $91,150 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $22,650. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$91,150
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$22,650
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $76,100 | 37 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $77,000 | 33 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $91,150 | 30 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin 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 Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 28 | $87,150 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Oklahoma Foundation | Charitable - education | $22,650 |
| Regional Food Bank | Charitable | $10,500 |
| Special Care Inc | Charitable - honorary | $4,000 |
| Big Brothers and Big Sisters | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blackwell Council for Youth Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mary Abbott Children's House | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Calm Waters Center for Children and Families | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blackwell Oklahoma Community Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Bethel Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Integris Foundation | Charitable - honorary | $2,000 |
| Jim Riley Outreach Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Blackwell Public School Foundation Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Center for Children and Families | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Associationoklahoma Chapter | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Mercy Health Center Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Norman Public School Foundation | Charitable - education | $2,000 |
| Norman Regional Health Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Heart Hospital Research Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pellow Outreach | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Positive Tomorrows Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Seminole State College Educational Foundation Inc | Charitable - education | $2,000 |
| Toby Keith Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wheatheart Nutrition Project Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| 401-KIDS Inc Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oklahoma Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jimmie Lynn Austin
- Billye R Austin
- Guy C Austin
- Christy L Cline
Questions people ask
Does Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation give?
$91,150 in tax year 2025, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jimmie Lynn Austin (Trustee), Billye R Austin (Trustee), Guy C Austin (Co-Trustee) and Christy L Cline (Co-Trustee).
What does Jimmie Lynn and Billye Austin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and youth programs.