Austelle Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Austelle Foundation is a private foundation in Radnor, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $397,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $55,000. 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$397,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$9.3 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2025 was up from $327,500 the year before.
47% of its 2025 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 | $346,340 | 15 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $327,500 | 15 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $397,000 | 15 | $9.3 million |
How to apply
Austelle 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 Austelle Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 13 | $382,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware Riverkeeper Network | Protection of water quality | $55,000 |
| Pa Assn of Sustainable Agriculture | Sustainable farming & food systems | $55,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | Land conservation | $55,000 |
| Lower Merion Conservancy | Easement & historic preservation | $50,000 |
| Nationalities Service Center | Muslim refugees | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Middle eastern refugees | $40,000 |
| Veterans Multi Service Center | Female vso | $30,000 |
| Saint James School | Farm, land maintenance | $15,000 |
| Council for Relationships | Operation home & healing | $10,000 |
| Delaware YMCA | Camp tockwaugh, farm & land mgmt | $10,000 |
| Green Amendment for the Generations | Protection of delaware watershed | $10,000 |
| Climate Exhange | Pa climate policy information | $5,000 |
| International House Philadelphia | Iftar | $5,000 |
| Neighborhood Land Power Project | Farm | $5,000 |
| Academy of Natural Sciences | Women in science | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah S Alfadl
- Margaret H Hunting
- Noura E Alfadl-Andreasson
- Kevin M Leigh
- Michael Breslow
Questions people ask
Does Austelle Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Austelle Foundation give?
$397,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Austelle Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sarah S Alfadl (Founder, Boa), Margaret H Hunting (Exec Dir/Sec), Noura E Alfadl-Andreasson (Trustee) and Kevin M Leigh (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Austelle Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and education.