Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel
Preselected recipients only
Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $538,300 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $273,638. 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$538,300
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$273,638
- Assets$12.8 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2025 was down from $747,756 the year before.
42% 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 | $349,628 | 15 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $747,756 | 13 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $538,300 | 12 | $12.8 million |
How to apply
Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $538,300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Ed Fund | To support early literacy, travis hs sel program, and inspire luncheon program | $273,638 |
| United Way Capital Area | General program support | $81,662 |
| Rawson Saunders Institute | For support of the capital campaign | $65,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin - Dell Medical School | To support research and programs at dell medical school | $50,000 |
| Texas Book Festival | Support of the texas book festival | $27,500 |
| St Stephen's Episcopal School | For continuing to provide an exemplary environment for the education of students | $10,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | To support of glow in the park 2025 | $10,000 |
| LBJ Foundation | For support of the lbj foundation | $5,000 |
| Texans Care for Children | For support of the 2025 awards luncheon | $5,000 |
| Todos Juntos Learning Center | For support of the power of language event | $5,000 |
| Communities Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | To support of kerr county flood relief fund | $5,000 |
| Afp Austin Philanthropy | To promote philanthropy in central texas | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Carmel Borders
- Thomas P Borders
- Joshua T Borders
- Samantha Borders Halloran
- Luke Borders
Questions people ask
Does Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel give?
$538,300 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Carmel Borders (President), Thomas P Borders (Secretary/Treasurer), Joshua T Borders (Vice President) and Samantha Borders Halloran (Board Member) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Tapestry Foundation of Mary Carmel fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and environment and conservation.