Myer Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Myer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Spicewood, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.7 million in 41 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.7 million
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$126 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.3 million 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 48 | $55.1 million |
| 2024 | $5.3 million | 78 | $101 million |
| 2025 | $4.7 million | 41 | $126 million |
How to apply
Myer Family Charitable 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 Myer Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $3.8 million |
| Florida | 3 | $250,000 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $100,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| California | 2 | $70,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Ridge Bible Church | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Austin Smiles | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Heart Gift | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Breakthrough Central Texas | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Charitable | $100,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Caritas of Austin | Charitable | $75,000 |
| University of Texas | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Miracle Childrens Foundation | Charitable | $68,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Casa of Travis County | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Foster Angels | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Gift of Adoption Fund | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Iglesia de Cristo | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lifeworks | Charitable | $50,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Phoenix Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| The Settlement Home for Children | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Bible Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Austin Angels | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Compassion International | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Good Samaritan | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Helping Hand Crisis Ministry of Spicewood | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Texas One Fund | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Any Baby Can | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Highland Lakes Canine Rescue | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Smga New England | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Calvary Chapel Southeast | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Flatwater | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of CTWC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rbi Austin | Charitable | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Myer
- Sharon K Myer
- Scott Myer
- Lindsey Myer Pray
Questions people ask
Does Myer Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Myer Family Charitable Foundation give?
$4.7 million in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Myer Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Myer (President), Sharon K Myer (Secretary/Treasurer), Scott Myer (Vice President) and Lindsey Myer Pray (Vice President).
What does Myer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, youth programs and health.