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Jastrow Foundation

Preselected recipients only Austin, Texas · EIN 261635125

Jastrow Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $96,000 the year before.

29% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$124,5009$790,039
2024$96,0007$909,882
2025$98,5007$928,426

How to apply

Jastrow 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Jastrow Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas7$98,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX
For education as directed by the board$50,000
The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Austin, TX
For programs as directed by the board$20,000
Peoples Community Clinic
Austin, TX
For programs as directed by the board$10,000
St David's Foundation
Austin, TX
For programs as directed by the board$10,000
Stephen F Austin Society
Austin, TX
For education as directed by the board$5,000
Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest
Austin, TX
For programs as directed by the board$2,500
Dell Children's Foundation-Grandparents Trust
Austin, TX
For education as directed by the board$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jastrow Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Jastrow Foundation give?

$98,500 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Jastrow Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Kenneth M Jastrow II (President), Susan T Jastrow (Director), Martha J McCartt (Secretary-Treasurer) and Kenneth M Jastrow III (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.

What does Jastrow Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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