Austin Blake Howell Foundation
Accepts applications
Austin Blake Howell Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2025 was down from $100,000 the year before.
33% 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 | $370,000 | 7 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $100,000 | 6 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $45,000 | 3 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John A Cardwell 807 Brazos Street Suite 1001, Austin, TX 78701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 322-0011 |
| What to submit | The foundation does not require an application. Grant requests are to be submitted to the foundation. The grantee should provide information about the organization's exempt status, financial information, program information, budget of how requested funds will be used and such additional information as the foundation determines it needs based on the grant request. There will also be a final report due to the foundation that includes an accounting of all funds received, how the funds were spent and the outcomes of the grant. |
| Deadlines | There are no submisison deadlines. |
| Restrictions | No grants are restricted or limited. |
What Austin Blake Howell Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation | To support the organization | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| San Antonio Area Foundation | To support the organization | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Cardwell
Questions people ask
Does Austin Blake Howell Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submisison deadlines..
How much does Austin Blake Howell Foundation give?
$45,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Austin Blake Howell Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John A Cardwell (Trustee).
What does Austin Blake Howell Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and community development.