Private foundation · EIN 23-7433359 · Sherman Oaks, California

Autry Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in California. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $23K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $2.1M total, median $23K. 90% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$2.1M
Median grant
$23K
Stays in CA
90%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$20M

How to apply

Written request on organization's letterhead. Contact: Jacqueline Autry, 15260 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, Ca, 8187527770 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Eisenhower HealthRancho Mirage, CAGeneral operating support$1.0M
Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$750K
American Red CrossRiverside, CAGeneral operating support$200K
Shriners for Children Medical CentePasadena, CAGeneral operating support$50K
KidsaveLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$25K
Guide Dogs of the DesertPalm Springs, CAGeneral operating support$20K
American Film InstituteLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Los Angeles Regional Food BankLos Angeles, CAGeneral operating support$10K
Institute of American Indian ArtsSanta Fe, NMGeneral operating support$2,500
Barbara Sinatra Children's CenterRancho Mirage, CAGeneral operating support$1,000

By state: California 9 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

Autry Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sherman Oaks, California, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Autry Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Written request on organization's letterhead. Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Autry Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $2.1M across 10 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Autry Foundation give?

California (9 grants), New Mexico (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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