Nelson Puett Foundation
Accepts applications
Nelson Puett Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,100 and the largest $510,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.3 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,100
- Largest grant$510,000
- Assets$27.9 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
43% of its 2024 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 | $1.3 million | 50 | $27.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 55 | $27.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Nelson Harwood Puett PO Box 9038, Austin, TX 78756 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 453-6611 |
| What to submit | History of organization & proposed use of funds |
What Nelson Puett Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43 | $1.2 million |
| Indiana | 2 | $30,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $12,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $7,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,100 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Remember the Alamo Foundation | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $510,000 |
| Shikar Safari Club International | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $175,100 |
| Texas Cavaliers Charitable Foundation | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $58,000 |
| Communities in Schools Central Texas | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $50,000 |
| Tivy High School | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $49,000 |
| Ingram Independent School District | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $48,294 |
| Seedling Foundation | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $45,000 |
| Luling High School | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $38,500 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $26,000 |
| Austin Speech Labs | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $25,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of CTX | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $25,000 |
| Augustheart | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $23,500 |
| The Special Forces Charitable Trust | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $20,000 |
| Honduras Good Works | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Governor's Mansion | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $12,000 |
| Austin Sunshine Camps | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,500 |
| Helping Hand Home for Children | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,000 |
| Trail of Lights Foundation | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,000 |
| Borderland Research Institute | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,000 |
| The Brookwood Community in Georgetown | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $10,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,500 |
| Duke University | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,000 |
| Oklahoma Pandandle State University | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,000 |
| University of Arkansas | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,000 |
| Sam Houston State University | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $7,000 |
| Prageru | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,100 |
| Texas Biomedical Resarch Institute | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Big Life Foundation USA | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Casa of Travis County | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Central Texas SPCA | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| KIPP Texas Public Schools - Austin | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| The University of the South | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $5,000 |
| Montopolis Little League | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $4,565 |
| West Austin Lions Club | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $4,500 |
| San Antonio Academy | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $4,100 |
| Del Valle Little League | Charitable, educational, religious, scientific & medical | $3,470 |
Officers and trustees
- Nelson Harwood Puett
- Caroline C Puett
- Caroline Chenault Puett Price
- Elizabeth Barrow Puett
Questions people ask
Does Nelson Puett Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nelson Puett Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,100.
Who runs Nelson Puett Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Nelson Harwood Puett (President), Caroline C Puett (Secretary/Treasurer), Caroline Chenault Puett Price (Director) and Elizabeth Barrow Puett (Director).
What does Nelson Puett Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.