Foundations that fund organizations in Austin, Tennessee
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Austin nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $112K to Austin organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Austin around $20K. 0 of these funders are based in Tennessee; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Austin
- $112K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $20K
- Based in TN
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Austin organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $53K | $53K | Preselected only | Regional hub in indonesia / |
| Mark and Judith Cook Foundation | Pennington, NJ | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To advocate for court-appointed special advocates (casa) pr… |
| The Craven Family Foundation | Austin, TX | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Fund organization's exempt purpose |
| Fredman Family Foundation Inc | Water Mill, NY | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | To assist in providing information and assistance for pregn… |
| Louis J & Millie Matcek Kocurek Charitable | Dallas, TX | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Unrestricted general |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Austin, Tennessee?
The John J & Frank Sparacio Foundation, Mark and Judith Cook Foundation, The Craven Family Foundation, Fredman Family Foundation Inc, Louis J & Millie Matcek Kocurek Charitable reported grants to Austin organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Austin. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.