Private foundation · EIN 74-2816894 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Truchard 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: 3 grants paid, $3.5M total, median $500K. 100% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$3.5M
Median grant
$500K
Stays in TX
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$82M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXAlzheimer's disease research$2.5M
St John Paul II Life CenterAustin, TX2024 life is beautiful gala$500K
William Marsh Rice UniversityHouston, TXRenovation of the academic quadrangle$500K

About this foundation

Truchard Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of James J Truchard, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Truchard 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 Truchard Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $3.5M across 3 grants, a median of $500K.

Where does Truchard Foundation give?

Texas (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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