Private foundation · EIN 75-2403435 · Austin, Texas

Carol K Engler 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: 36 grants paid, $522K total, median $5,000. 53% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
36
$522K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in TX
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$16M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mount Auburn HospitalCambridge, MATeresa E Raizen Scholarship Program for Social Work at Mount Auburn Hospital$65K
Austin Theatre AllianceAustin, TXParamount Education 2024-2025 Programming$60K
Baptist Community ServicesAmarillo, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
HopeaustinAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$50K
Lirios PediatricsAustin, TXMental Health Counseling Program and Staff$50K
Heal the City Free ClinicAmarillo, TXCommunity Services Support and Continuous Glucose Monitor Program$40K
Amarillo College Foundation IncAmarillo, TXSTEM Scholarship Fund$25K
Best Friends Animal SocietyKanab, UTGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Foster KinshipLas Vegas, NVto expand the nutrition program for Foster Kinship children and their families$25K
Cambridge Community FoundationCambridge, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$20K
Amarillo College Foundation IncAmarillo, TXKACV Panhandle PBS$10K
Austin Theatre AllianceAustin, TXCentury Club Renewal$10K
Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Seedling FoundationAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Womens Wilderness InstituteBoulder, COGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
HopeaustinAustin, TXLirios Family Boxes, 150 boxes$5,781
Amarillo Symphony IncAmarillo, TXGreat Southwest Music Festival$5,000
Lirios PediatricsAustin, TXMental Health Counseling Program and Staff$5,000
Lirios PediatricsAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Mountain Phoenix Community School FoundationWheat Ridge, COGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Meals on Wheels of Amarillo Texas IncAmarillo, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$4,500
Planned Parenthood Advocates of TexasAustin, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$4,500
Seedling FoundationAustin, TXScholarship Fund$4,500
New York Common PantryNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500
Heart Mind HavenLittleton, COGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Natures EducatorsFlorence, COGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Ormao Dance CompanyColorado Springs, COGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Some IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Asiyah Womens Center IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
City Harvest IncBrooklyn, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Gal S Best Pal IncorporatedSaugus, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Genesis Womens Shelter & SupportDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Just City IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Vn TeamworkHouston, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Wisconsin Ukrainians IncDe Pere, WIGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000

By state: Texas 19 · Massachusetts 3 · Utah 1 · Nevada 1 · Colorado 5 · District of Columbia 2

About this foundation

Carol K Engler Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Carol K Engler 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 Carol K Engler Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $522K across 36 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Carol K Engler Foundation give?

Texas (19 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants), Utah (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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