Andrews Firefly Fund
To fund and support research and education to acclerate a cure for rare and fatal neurodegenerative genetic diseases that affect children.
Andrews Firefly Fund at a glance
In short: Andrews Firefly Fund gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $9,000
- Median grant
- $9,000
- Total assets
- $13,374
- -87.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Andrews Firefly Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dripping Springs Friendship Club ($10K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Andrews Firefly Fund gives
- Giving fell 90% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $185K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dripping Springs Friendship Club Austin, TX | To help offset costs of community events or outings | $10,000 |
| The Eddie Ray Band Austin, TX | Support for Adults with Disabilities | $8,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Andrews Firefly Fund?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,374 | $649,177 | $737,307 | $18,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $104,552 | $55,210 | $247,911 | — | — |
| 2022 | $292,418 | $38,267 | $209,020 | — | — |
| 2021 | $465,686 | $553,765 | $342,210 | $185,456 | 6 |
| 2020 | $261,346 | $534,468 | $472,285 | — | — |
About Andrews Firefly Fund
Based on IRS filings
Andrews Firefly Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Andrews Firefly Fund is led by Beryl Pam Andrews, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beryl Pam Andrews
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $95K (2024)
Beryl P. Crowley
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Andrews
Director
Board of Directors → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Laneri Keel
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Collin Hovinga
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hallie Imroth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Cook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Reilly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Jennifer Berbas Boerner (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Susie Dudley (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Evans Andrews (2023) — Board of Directors
- Former: Amy White (2020–2021) — Board of Directors
- Former: Ben Machielse (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Marianne Dwight (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Mariben Ramsey (2020–2021) — Co-Chair
- Former: Augustine Park (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $95K, to Beryl Pam Andrews (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Andrews Firefly Fund
How much does Andrews Firefly Fund give each year?
Andrews Firefly Fund gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Andrews Firefly Fund?
Andrews Firefly Fund reported $13K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $649K.
What is Andrews Firefly Fund?
Andrews Firefly Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Austin, TX. It holds $13K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Andrews Firefly Fund operate?
Andrews Firefly Fund has awarded grants in Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Texas, Wisconsin.
What is Andrews Firefly Fund's EIN?
Andrews Firefly Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3737330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Andrews Firefly Fund funds
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Andrews Firefly Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas
Mark Spain Foundation Inc
Watkinsville, GA
Assets
$27K
Grants
3
Total Given
$9K
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Andrews Firefly Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Andrews Firefly Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?