Private foundation · EIN 74-2715123 · Austin, Texas

Lbj Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $151K total, median $2,804. 45% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$151K
Median grant
$2,804
Stays in TX
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Miami Country Day SchoolMiami, FLOrganization's exempt purpose$40K
St Edward's UniversityAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$20K
St Lawrence UniversityCanton, NYOrganization's exempt purpose$20K
Dell Children's Medical Center FoundationAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$15K
Community Food Centres CanadaToronto, CAOrganization's exempt purpose$10K
Georgetown University School of LawWashington, DCOrganization's exempt purpose$10K
Austin Community FoundationAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$5,000
Central Texas Food BankAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$5,000
Seton Development BoardAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$5,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNOrganization's exempt purpose$5,000
Pediatric Oncology Group of OntarioToronto, CAOrganization's exempt purpose$3,609
Cape Eleuthera Foundation Island SchoolPhiladelphia, PAOrganization's exempt purpose$2,000
AmfarNew York, NYOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
Friends of the Hospital for Sick ChildrenWashington, DCOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
Friends of the Lbj National Historical ParkJohnson City, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
FrisbeSeattle, WAOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
Good Samaritan Community ServicesSan Antonio, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterAustin, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
MD AndersonHouston, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TXOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
University of MiamiMiami, FLOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000
World Wildilfe FundWashington, DCOrganization's exempt purpose$1,000

By state: Texas 10 · Florida 2 · New York 2 · INTL 2 · District of Columbia 3 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Lbj Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Lbj Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lbj Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $151K across 22 grants, a median of $2,804.

Where does Lbj Family Foundation give?

Texas (10 grants), Florida (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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