Augustyn Foundation Trust

CLAREMONT, CA EIN: 95-3673855

The Augustyn Foundation Trust is a private foundation established in 1982 and based in Claremont, California. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with the primary mission of supporting public charities across multiple sectors including education, environment, and religion.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-3.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$155K

+37.5% YoY

Grant Count

+15.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$5K

+19.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Augustyn Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $113K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations involved with:

Paleontology museums
Cultural awareness
K-12 education
Conservation
Animals and wildlife
Cancer research and support
Children services
Catholicism

Grantmaking

The foundation appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Average Grant

amount: $18 (based on available data)

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including major metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, New York, and San Francisco, as well as smaller communities. Geographic reach extends from Alaska to Virginia.

Grant Distribution by State

California $292K (44%)

Virginia $109K (16%)

Alaska $51K (8%)

Wisconsin $45K (7%)

South Dakota $26K (4%)

Montana $21K (3%)

Colorado $20K (3%)

Florida $18K (3%)

+14 more states

States

Alaska Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Illinois Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Montana Nebraska New York Pennsylvania South Dakota Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaAlhambraAnaheimArlingtonAshlandBaysideBooneBoys TownBrookhavenBurbankCarsonChamberlainClairemontClaremontDenverFall RiverFremontHagerstownIrondaleJacksonville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 2023:

Total assets: $2,144,366
Total revenues: $23,473
Total expenses: $131,764
Total liabilities: $0
Investment income and dividends: $43,634

As of December 2022:

Investment income and dividends: $37,541

The foundation has no employees and relies on investment income as its primary revenue source.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,079,131	$2,144,366	$2,215,271
Revenue	$100,685	$23,473	$57,992
Expenses	$165,516	$131,764	$157,466
Qualifying Distributions	$157,150	$126,766	$151,734
Net Investment Income	$92,319	$38,638	$52,260
Distributable Amount	$113,345	$107,264	$114,134

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

162 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Navy Seal Foundation Inc ($25,000), Raymond M Alf Museum ($10,000), Schlitz Audubon Nature Center ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN RED CROSS WASHINGTON, DC	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000
ARF ANIMAL RESCUE SEGUIN, TX	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,000
ASPCA AMERICAN PREVENT CRUELTY ANIMALS NEW YORK, NY	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$2,000
CARMELITE SISTERS ALHAMBRA, CA	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$3,000
DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTSON, DC	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,000
DOHENY EYE INSTITUTE PASADENA, CA	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000
DOMINICAN SISTERS OF MISSION SAN JOSE FREMONT, CA	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$3,000
ETERNAL WORD TELEVISION NETWORK IRONDALE, AL	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$1,000
GUIDE DOGS OF THE DESERT WHITEWATER, CA	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$3,000
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MONGOLIAN DINOSAURS SAN FRANCISCO, CA	SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The foundation is managed by trustee Gretchen Augustyn, who serves without compensation.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GRETCHEN AUGUSTYN	TRUSTEE	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 2058 N Mills Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711-2812

Telephone: 909-624-1366

EIN: 95-3673855

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Augustyn Foundation Trust fund?

The foundation supports organizations involved with: • Paleontology museums • Cultural awareness • K-12 education • Conservation • Animals and wildlife • Cancer research and support • Children services • Catholicism

How do I apply for a grant from Augustyn Foundation Trust?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 33 grants in 2023 • Total giving in 2023: $112,382 • Average grant amount: $18 (based on available data) **Recent Grant Recipients (2023):** • Yosemite Conservancy: $22,882 • Raymond M Alf Museum of Paleontology: $15,000 • Lakeview Area Public Library: $5,000 The foundation appears open to new applicants, with approximately 12% of new applicants receiving funding.

Where does Augustyn Foundation Trust make grants?

What size grants does Augustyn Foundation Trust award?

In 2024, Augustyn Foundation Trust awarded 30 grants totaling $155K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Augustyn Foundation Trust required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Augustyn Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $113K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.