Emerald Creek Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Emerald Creek Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,480 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,750 and the largest $11,000. 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$52,480
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,750
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$10,516
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $46,713 the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,713 | 7 | $3,121 |
| 2024 | $52,480 | 8 | $10,516 |
How to apply
Emerald Creek 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 Emerald Creek Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 5 | $31,980 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | To support education at rice university | $11,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati | To support medicine at houston methodist hospital | $10,000 |
| USC Business Partnership Foundation | To support education at usc business partnership foundation. | $10,000 |
| Austin Community College | To support education at austin community college. | $10,000 |
| FGR'S Still Frothy | To support the pismo beach community | $5,500 |
| Sea Island Habitat for Humanity | To support affordable housing. | $5,000 |
| The Trail Foundation | To support conservation program at the trail foundation. | $715 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | To support multiple sclerosis cure & research | $265 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence W Kellner
- Susan C Kellner
- John R Kellner
Questions people ask
Does Emerald Creek Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Emerald Creek Foundation give?
$52,480 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,750.
Who runs Emerald Creek Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence W Kellner (President), Susan C Kellner (Vice President) and John R Kellner (Vice President).
What does Emerald Creek Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.