Still Water Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Still Water Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.7 million in 91 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $3.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.7 million
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$3.0 million
- Assets$147 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $15.8 million the year before.
44% 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 | $15.8 million | 79 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $9.7 million | 91 | $147 million |
How to apply
Still Water 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 Still Water Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas. It also paid $7,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 80 | $15.7 million |
| California | 4 | $3.5 million |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $120,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $40,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | Educational - for the capital campaign. | $3.0 million |
| San Francisco Zen Center | Charitable - for general operating support. | $2.8 million |
| Blanton Museum of Art | Cultural - for the grounds redevelopment capital campaign. | $1.0 million |
| Hardin-Simmons University | Educational - to support new nursing facilities. | $1.0 million |
| Landmarks - the University of Texas at Austin | Charitable - for general operating support. | $1.0 million |
| West Texas Rehab Center | Charitable - to support capital campaign. | $1.0 million |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | Charitable - for general operating support. | $750,000 |
| Permian Basin Area Foundation | Charitable - still water foundation ii donor-advised fund. | $625,000 |
| Abilene Heritage Square | Cultural - to support the revitalization project. | $500,000 |
| Abilene Zoological Society | Charitable - to support a bold adventure capital campaign | $500,000 |
| Hendrick Health | Charitable - to support west texas care collaborative. | $500,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | Educational - for the annual fund | $500,000 |
| University of Austin (Cicero Research) | Charitable - for general operating support. | $300,000 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | Charitable - to support the tasajara winter 2024 practice. | $280,000 |
| San Francisco Zen Center | Charitable - for general operating support. | $278,000 |
| Brookwood in Georgetown | Charitable - big's capital campaign. | $250,000 |
| Retina Foundation | Education - to support age-related macular degeneration research. | $250,000 |
| St John's College | Educational - to support financial aid for the students on the santa fe campus. | $250,000 |
| Texas Science & Natural History Museum | Charitable - for glen rose dinosaur trackways | $250,000 |
| Landmarks - the University of Texas at Austin | Cultural - for general operating support. | $225,000 |
| Mindpop | Charitable - for general operating support. | $200,000 |
| Ut School of Architecture | Charitable - for landscape first conference. | $190,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Charitable - for general operating support. | $150,000 |
| Hill Country Conservancy | Charitable - for general operating support. | $150,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | Charitable - for general operating support. | $150,000 |
| Blanton Museum of Art | Charitable - for the larry faulkner excellence fund. | $125,000 |
| School of Civic Leadership | Charitable - general operating support. | $125,000 |
| Texan by Nature | Charitable - for general operating support. | $125,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | Charitable - for general operating support. | $120,000 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | Educational - to support the school's endowment. | $120,000 |
| Barton Springs Conservancy | Charitable - to support barton springs bathhouse construction. | $100,000 |
| Blanton Museum of Art | Cultural - for print aquisitions and print programming. | $100,000 |
| Kmfa Classical 895 | Charitable - for the dear music capital campaign. | $100,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | Charitable - to support the breast cancer research. | $100,000 |
| Preservation Austin | Charitable - for the capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Skystone Foundation | Charitable - for the roden crater leadership circle. | $100,000 |
| Water Foundation | Charitable - in support of the texas wellspring fund. | $100,000 |
| William County Historical Museum | Charitable - for the stones are speaking. | $100,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation | Charitable - to support the friends of the elizabeth ney museum | $95,000 |
| City of Paducah - Cottle County Friends of the Community Paducah TX | Charitable - for paducah swimming pool. | $75,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julia M Wilkinson
- James A Flieller
- Duncan E Osborne
- Ellen O Ray
Questions people ask
Does Still Water Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Still Water Foundation give?
$9.7 million in tax year 2024, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Still Water Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Julia M Wilkinson (Chairman/President), James A Flieller (Treasurer), Duncan E Osborne (Vp/Secretary) and Ellen O Ray (Ceo).
What does Still Water Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.