Private foundation · EIN 95-3673855 · Claremont, California

Augustyn Foundation Trust

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if your work fits its grantee list. The foundation accepts applications (NO) and its median grant is $5,000.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 30 grants paid, $177K total, median $5,000. 40% of grants stayed in California. Stated restrictions: NO

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$177K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
40%
of grants
Deadline
NO
Assets
$2.0M

How to apply

Charitable organization letterhead with appropriate support data Contact: Gretchen Augustyn, 2058 N Mills Avenue 245, Claremont, Ca, 9096241366, GRETCHEN@AUGUSTYNFT.COM Deadlines: NO Restrictions: NO

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

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Navy Seal Foundation IncVirginia Beach, VASupport of public charity$25K
Catholic AnswersEl Cajon, CASupport of public charity$15K
Raymond M Alf MuseumClaremont, CASupport of public charity$10K
Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterMilwaukee, WISupport of public charity$10K
Special Operations FundArlington, VASupport of public charity$10K
St Joseph's Indian School South DakotaChamberlain, SDSupport of public charity$10K
St Labre Indian SchoolClaremont, CASupport of public charity$10K
Yosemite FoundationSan Francisco, CASupport of public charity$10K
Museum of Natural History LanhmLos Angeles, CASupport of public charity$8,315
American Red CrossWashington, DCSupport of public charity$5,000
Carmelite SistersAlhambra, CASupport of public charity$5,000
Jmt WildernessMenlo Park, CASupport of public charity$5,000
Lakeview Area Public Library PaSandy Lake, PASupport of public charity$5,000
Nature ConservancyArlington, VASupport of public charity$5,000
The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GASupport of public charity$5,000
Right to LifeAlexandria, VASupport of public charity$5,000
Webb SchoolsBell Buckle, TNSupport of public charity$5,000
Doheny Eye InstitutePasadena, CASupport of public charity$5,000
Dominican Sisters of Mission San JoseFremont, CASupport of public charity$3,000
Guide Dogs of the DesertWhitewater, CASupport of public charity$3,000
K9's for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLSupport of public charity$3,000
Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CASupport of public charity$3,000
ASPCA American Prevent Cruelty AnimalsNew York, NYSupport of public charity$2,000
Pickle Hill Public Broadcasting IncKenai, AKSupport of public charity$2,000
St Anne's Family ServicesLos Angeles, CASupport of public charity$2,000
Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FLSupport of public charity$1,500
Defenders of WildlifeWashingtson, DCSupport of public charity$1,000
Eternal Word Television NetworkIrondale, ALSupport of public charity$1,000
St Scholastica PrioryPetersham, MASupport of public charity$1,000
World Wildfire FundWashington, DCSupport of public charity$1,000

By state: California 12 · Virginia 4 · Wisconsin 1 · South Dakota 1 · District of Columbia 3 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Augustyn Foundation Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Claremont, California, tax-exempt since 1982. 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 Augustyn Foundation Trust accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Charitable organization letterhead with appropriate support data Deadlines: NO.

How much does Augustyn Foundation Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $177K across 30 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Augustyn Foundation Trust give?

California (12 grants), Virginia (4 grants), Wisconsin (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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