Cleve H Tandy Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Cleve H Tandy Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$72,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $84,000 | 23 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 22 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 22 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Cleve H Tandy 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 Cleve H Tandy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Ridge Bible CH | Operations | $10,000 |
| Holy Trinity Presb CH | Operations | $9,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Operations | $7,500 |
| Sunshine Cottage Sch | Operations | $5,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Operations | $3,000 |
| 100 Club Comal County | Operations | $3,000 |
| NB Downtown Rotary | Operations | $2,000 |
| Cen TX Narcotics Anon | Operations | $2,000 |
| St David's Episcopal | Operations | $2,000 |
| Austin Disaster Relief | Operations | $2,000 |
| Open Door Baptist CH | Operations | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Operations | $1,000 |
| Garden Ridge Lions Club | Operations | $1,000 |
| Bracken VFD | Operations | $1,000 |
| Ingram VFD | Operations | $1,000 |
| Focus on the Family | Operations | $1,000 |
| The Hope Factory | Operations | $1,000 |
| World Dental Relief | Operations | $1,000 |
| Marbridge FDTN | Operations | $1,000 |
| Univ of Louisville | Operations | $1,000 |
| Age of Central Texas | Operations | $1,000 |
| St Andrews Presbyterian | Operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sheila Earley
- Judd M Earley
- Cleve M Earley
- Annalyn Earley
- Cheryl Earley
Questions people ask
Does Cleve H Tandy Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cleve H Tandy Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Cleve H Tandy Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sheila Earley (Treasurer), Judd M Earley (President), Cleve M Earley (1st VP) and Annalyn Earley (2nd VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Cleve H Tandy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and human services.