Private foundation · EIN 74-2955428 · Austin, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lgr 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: 66 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $20K. 62% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
66
$1.4M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in TX
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 60 of 66 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Red CrossWashington, DCOther charitable purpose$75K
AmericaresStamford, CTOther charitable purpose$75K
Center for Child ProtectionAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$60K
Helping Hand HomeAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$60K
Youth With a MissionGarden Valley, TXOther charitable purpose$50K
CASA of Travis CountyAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$40K
Out Youth AustinAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$40K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCOther charitable purpose$40K
Austin Community CollegeAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$35K
Fund Texas ChoiceAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$30K
Gabriel's HouseHouston, TXOther charitable purpose$30K
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILOther charitable purpose$25K
Caritas of AustinAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$25K
Green Beret FoundationMontgomery, TXOther charitable purpose$25K
Manos de Cristo IncAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$25K
Saving Hope Animal Rescue FundFort Worth, TXOther charitable purpose$25K
Texas Advocacy ProjectAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$25K
Center for Reproductive RightsNew York, NYOther charitable purpose$25K
Fos FeministaNew York, NYOther charitable purpose$25K
Save Our AlliesChapel Hill, NCOther charitable purpose$25K
Age of Central TexasAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
BookspringAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
CleanslateChino Hill, CAOther charitable purpose$20K
Friends of Dallas Animal ServicesDallas, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Golden Reward SanctuaryWeatherford, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Guardians of the ChildrenSan Antonio, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Healing With Horses RanchManor, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Motorcycle MissionsAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas IncDallas, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Round Rock Isd Education FoundationRound Rock, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
San Miguel-Casa IncAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Texas Ramp ProjectRichardson, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Animal Services FoundationCamarillo, CAOther charitable purpose$20K
Austin Partners in EducationAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Manna Conejo Valley Food BankThousand Oaks, CAOther charitable purpose$20K
Meals on WheelsAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Next Level Disaster ReliefIron Station, NCOther charitable purpose$20K
Raices TxSan Antonio, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Rescue Mission Alliance VenturaOxnard, CAOther charitable purpose$20K
The Film Collaborative IncLos Angeles, CAOther charitable purpose$20K
The Safe AllianceAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$20K
Christopher HouseChicago, ILOther charitable purpose$18K
Drive a Senior Austin TexasAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$15K
Hope HouseLiberty Hill, TXOther charitable purpose$15K
Hope AustinAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$15K
Paws for HeroesHouston, TXOther charitable purpose$15K
University of OklahomaNorman, OKOther charitable purpose$15K
Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DCOther charitable purpose$10K
Camp of the HillsMarble Falls, TXOther charitable purpose$10K
Hockaday SchoolDallas, TXOther charitable purpose$10K
Mother's Milk BankAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$10K
RefugepointBoston, MAOther charitable purpose$10K
Transgender Law CenterOakland, CAOther charitable purpose$10K
Austin Child Guidance CenterAustin, TXOther charitable purpose$10K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTOther charitable purpose$10K
Feeding the CarolinasClemmons, NCOther charitable purpose$10K
FIRST 5 Ventura CountyVentura, CAOther charitable purpose$10K
Many MansionsGlen Rose, TXOther charitable purpose$10K
Paw WorksCamarillo, CAOther charitable purpose$10K
Riley's RescueSkippack, PAOther charitable purpose$10K

By state: Texas 41 · California 10 · District of Columbia 3 · Connecticut 1 · North Carolina 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

Lgr Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Atchley & Associates Llp, tax-exempt since 2001. 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 Lgr 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 Lgr Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 66 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Lgr Foundation give?

Texas (41 grants), California (10 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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