Mfi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mfi Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 71 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $154,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants71
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$154,000
- Assets$29.5 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
37% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 58 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 71 | $29.5 million |
How to apply
Mfi 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 Mfi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 47 | $1.0 million |
| California | 4 | $120,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| New York | 3 | $52,925 |
| Virginia | 4 | $47,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $32,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $25,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | To support organization's exempt purpose | $154,000 |
| People's Fund | To support organization's exempt purpose | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas | To support organization's exempt purpose | $109,450 |
| Ecoamerica | To support organization's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Equality Texas | To support organization's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Nextgen Education Fund | To support organization's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | To support organization's exempt purpose | $75,500 |
| Caritas of Austin | To support organization's exempt purpose | $65,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | To support organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Echo | To support organization's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Entrepreneurs Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $32,600 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge | To support organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Rare | To support organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Texas Tribune | To support organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Montana Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Communities in School of Central Texas | To support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Open Door Pre School | To support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| The Long Center | To support organization's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Eanes Education Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Safe Alliance | To support organization's exempt purpose | $13,200 |
| Center for Child Protection | To support organization's exempt purpose | $11,500 |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | To support organization's exempt purpose | $11,500 |
| LBJ Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $11,000 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Entr Foundation LLC | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Holdsworth Center | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Hungry Hill Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia | To support organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Thinkery | To support organization's exempt purpose | $9,792 |
| St Louise House | To support organization's exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| L3 Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $6,000 |
| Andy Talley Bone Marrow Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Kut | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mission Accomplished | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Seminary of the Southwest | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sergio and Angela Garcia Foundation | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | To support organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas J Meredith
- Lynn M Meredith
- William B Meredith
- Kathryn M Andrade
- Sarah M Wells
- Abigail M Armistead
Questions people ask
Does Mfi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mfi Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 71 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Mfi Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas J Meredith (Director), Lynn M Meredith (Director), William B Meredith (Director) and Kathryn M Andrade (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mfi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.