Ca Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ca Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 25 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $350,328. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$350,328
- Assets$32.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
53% 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 | $1.5 million | 18 | $25.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 18 | $28.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 25 | $32.2 million |
How to apply
Ca Foundation Inc 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 Ca Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $286,873 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 13 | $767,416 |
| Virginia | 1 | $240,800 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $215,531 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $45,000 |
| California | 3 | $42,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,125 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $350,328 |
| The Royal Institution of Great Brit | Charitable | $286,873 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $240,800 |
| Vanderbilt University | Charitable | $190,531 |
| Individual | Charitable | $158,025 |
| Pease Park Conservancy | Charitable | $75,000 |
| University of Texas - Austin McDona | Charitable | $74,500 |
| Pomona College | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Grand Teton National Park Foundatio | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $25,000 |
| The Trail Conservancy Austin | Charitable | $18,118 |
| Kut | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Jackson Hole Land Trust | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Champions Educational Foundation | Charitable | $11,445 |
| City Kids Wilderness Project | Charitable | $10,125 |
| Shoal Creek Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Friends of Pathways | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Individual | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Texas - Dell Medical | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Lighthawk | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ciclavia | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- W Jackson Long Jr
- Carolyn Adams Long
- Adam Jackson Long
- Carlen Elizabeth Long
Questions people ask
Does Ca Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ca Foundation Inc give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Ca Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists W Jackson Long Jr (President), Carolyn Adams Long (Vice President), Adam Jackson Long (Director) and Carlen Elizabeth Long (Director).
What does Ca Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.