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Austin Ekeler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Quinton, Virginia · EIN 851400238

Austin Ekeler Foundation is a private foundation in Quinton, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $27,706 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $13,853 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $120,790 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$97,3203$15,677
2024$120,7902$17,930
2025$27,7062$17,596

How to apply

Austin Ekeler 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.

Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica

What Austin Ekeler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Colorado.

StateGrantsAmount
Colorado1$20,000
Virginia1$7,706

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Colorado University Foundation
Gunnison, CO
To benefit the education of students attending western colorado university.$20,000
Charity Draft
Quinton, VA
Fantasy sports league for charitable purpose. Winnings are paid to charity of participator's choice.$7,706

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Austin Ekeler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Austin Ekeler Foundation give?

$27,706 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $13,853.

Who runs Austin Ekeler Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Austin Ekeler (President/Director), Madison Dodson (Director), Brad Griffiths (Director) and William Ekeler (Director).

What does Austin Ekeler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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