GFT Associates
Accepts applications
GFT Associates is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,700 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,700
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$98,880
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $161,200 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 | $178,500 | 15 | $387,078 |
| 2024 | $161,200 | 15 | $227,051 |
| 2025 | $134,700 | 16 | $98,880 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly D Griffith 1206 W 6th St Au 1206 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78703 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 474-7784 |
| What to submit | General form with a description of the organization's exempt purpose |
What GFT Associates funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 10 | $78,700 |
| Colorado | 6 | $56,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Avance Austin | Operations support | $30,000 |
| Community Foundation of Gunnison Valley | Operations support | $24,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Operations support | $15,500 |
| Union Congregational Church | Operations support | $15,500 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Operations support | $12,500 |
| Lilith Fund | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Operations support | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Operations support | $5,000 |
| Crested Butte Land Trust | Operations support | $5,000 |
| Lifeworks | Operations support | $2,000 |
| Peoples Community Clinic | Operations support | $2,000 |
| Crested Butte Mountain Theater | Operations support | $1,000 |
| Mayfield Park Community Project | Operations support | $700 |
| Double D Productions | Operations support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Operations support | $500 |
| Safeplace | Operations support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly D Griffith
- Stephen B Griffith
- Stefanie Griffith
Questions people ask
Does GFT Associates accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does GFT Associates give?
$134,700 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs GFT Associates?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly D Griffith (President), Stephen B Griffith (Vice President) and Stefanie Griffith (Secretary).
What does GFT Associates fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, faith communities and environment and conservation.