Judith Filler Foundation
Accepts applications
Judith Filler Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,377 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $6,472 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,377
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$6,472
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $82,548 the year before.
57% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $67,702 | 7 | $958,241 |
| 2024 | $82,548 | 8 | $986,721 |
| 2025 | $82,377 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Judith Filler Foundation 1709 Norris Drive, Austin, TX 78704 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 585-8869, questions@jfillerfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Organization has a required grant application form published each year on its website with requirements for attachments and acceptable submission methods. |
| Deadlines | Published each year on grant application |
| Restrictions | Grant funds must be used by a non-profit, charitable organization pursuing projects and activities related to ending the death penalty in Texas. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Judith Filler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $8,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $59,377 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Legal research | $20,000 |
| Individual | Create social media for distribution of client stories | $15,000 |
| From the Heart Productions | Produce documentary about james beathard | $10,000 |
| Justice League Cic | Research project | $8,000 |
| Texas Coalition to Abolish the Deat | Tcadp 2026 annual conference | $7,500 |
| Individual | Create web page and provide supplies for event participation | $6,472 |
| Individual | Training for capital defense attorneys | $5,000 |
| Aba Fund for Justice and Education | Training for attorneys on death penalty case representation | $5,000 |
| Clinton Young Foundation | Support broadcasting of scheduled executions in texas | $3,655 |
| Kids Against the Death Penalty | Supplies for event participation | $1,480 |
| Texas Death Penalty Abolition Movement | Technology for online meetings | $270 |
Officers and trustees
- Anastassios Rigopoulos
- Gloria Rubac
- Joanna Vaughn
- Kathy Harris
- Kerrin Meyer
- Leeatriss Greenwood-Rollins
- Mary Christine Reed
- Walter Long
Questions people ask
Does Judith Filler Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Published each year on grant application.
How much does Judith Filler Foundation give?
$82,377 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $6,472.
Who runs Judith Filler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anastassios Rigopoulos (Director), Gloria Rubac (Vice President), Joanna Vaughn (Director) and Kathy Harris (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Judith Filler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research.