Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $6.0 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $2.6 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$6.0 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$2.6 million
- Assets$168 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.2 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.5 million | 57 | $131 million |
| 2023 | $5.2 million | 53 | $153 million |
| 2024 | $6.0 million | 58 | $168 million |
How to apply
Effie and Wofford Cain 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 49 | $5.9 million |
| New York | 1 | $40,000 |
| California | 4 | $36,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Clinical research and endowment | $2.6 million |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Facilities construction | $1.6 million |
| The University of Texas at Austin | General support | $462,000 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Foundation | Facilities construction | $300,000 |
| Texans for Greater Mental Health | General support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Austin | General support | $77,000 |
| Americans for Ibogaine | General support | $75,000 |
| Sonic Guild | General support | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | General support; flood relief | $60,000 |
| City of Athens TX | Municipal park improvements | $55,000 |
| Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children | General support | $50,000 |
| Heroic Hearts Project | General support | $40,000 |
| Athens Christian Preparatory Academy | Scholarships | $30,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| CASA of Trinity Valley | General support | $25,000 |
| Word of Honor Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Swan Songs | General support | $25,000 |
| National Football Foundation | Scholarships | $24,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Athens | General support | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherd Episcopal Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Van Cliburn Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Disciples Clinic | General support | $20,000 |
| Cedar Creek Veterans Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Henderson County Food Pantry | General support | $15,000 |
| Keep Athens Beautiful | General support | $15,000 |
| Athens First Methodist Church | General support | $15,000 |
| California State UniversityNorthridge Trust Fund | Music program | $15,000 |
| Baby2Baby | General support | $15,000 |
| BookSpring | General support | $15,000 |
| Eastern Hills Church of Christ | General support | $15,000 |
| Radiant Hearts Collective | General support | $15,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | General support | $14,910 |
| Give A Beat Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Performing Arts Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Hospice Austin | General support | $10,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | General support | $10,000 |
| House of Songs | General support | $10,000 |
| Henderson County Young Life | General support | $10,000 |
| Lila Lane Outreach | General support | $10,000 |
| Public Library Fund | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Cain
- Charmaine D McGill
- F Wofford Denius
- Cindy Matula
- Mary Bratz
Questions people ask
Does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation give?
$6.0 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Cain (VP, Director of Real Estate), Charmaine D McGill (VP, Director of Grant Administration), F Wofford Denius (President, Director of Legal) and Cindy Matula (Executive Director, Secretary, Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.