The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation is a private foundation in San Antonio, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $142,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$142,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2025 was up from $128,500 the year before.
9% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $126,500 | 35 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $128,500 | 34 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $142,000 | 33 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
The Ruth and Edward Austin 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 The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $52,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 21 | $35,000 |
| New York | 3 | $11,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Families SCN2A Foundation | General Purpose | $40,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | General Purpose | $35,500 |
| Columbia University | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Harmon Recovery Foundation | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| University of Incarnate Word | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Desert Community Found Eldorado CC Scholarship | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Desert Community Fnd Toscana Scholarship Fund | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Hoover Institution | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| United Way | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Blind Book Club | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ceasar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Charity Ball Legacy Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Christus Spohn Health System Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Duke University | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| First Tee of Greater San Antonio | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Madeira School | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Saint Mary's Hall | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Academy | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Botanical Garden | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| San Antonio Muesuem of Art | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| SMU Cox School of Business | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| South Texas Property Rights Assn | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Trust | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Institute | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas Cavaliers Foundation | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas Military Institute | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Texas Wildlife Association | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| The Children's Hospital of SA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Trinity University | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Tulane University | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| UT Health Science | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| USSGA Memorial Fund | General Purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Edward H Austin Jr
- Ruth Campbell Austin
Questions people ask
Does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation give?
$142,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Edward H Austin Jr (Trustee) and Ruth Campbell Austin (Trustee).
What does The Ruth and Edward Austin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, health and education.