Austin Blake Howell Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 82-3747610

Austin Blake Howell Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $63K.

Key facts about Austin Blake Howell Foundation

EIN: 82-3747610
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $100,000
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $16,667
Median grant: $7,500
Total assets: $2,103,870
Primary geography: Texas (95% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Austin Blake Howell Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Austin Blake Howell Foundation's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (95%) and Louisiana (5%). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Organization" (6 grants).

How Austin Blake Howell Foundation gives

Giving grew 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.1M

-2.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$100K

-73.0% YoY

Grant Count

-14.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$17K

-68.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Austin Blake Howell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Austin Blake Howell Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $95K (95%)

Louisiana $5K (5%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Louisiana Texas

Cities

AustinDallasHoustonMetairieFredericksburgKingsvilleKerrville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$2,103,870	$2,160,504	$2,512,379
Revenue	$117,092	$115,454	$118,472
Expenses	$173,726	$467,329	$124,517
Qualifying Distributions	$116,665	$387,203	$67,293
Net Investment Income	$63,138	$59,008	$60,059
Distributable Amount	$136,713	$142,292	$148,260

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

22 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Muny Conservancy ($50,000), Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation ($25,000), Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MUNY CONSERVANCY Austin, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$50,000
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE FOUNDATION Dallas, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$25,000
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY Kerrville, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
ADMIRAL NIMITZ FOUNDATIONNATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR Fredericksburg, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
CAESAR KLEBERG WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE Kingsville, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000
CONSERVATION FORCE Metairie, LA	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
John a Cardwell	Trustee	2.5	$30,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austin Blake Howell Foundation?

Austin Blake Howell Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Austin, TX. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Austin Blake Howell Foundation?

As of 2024, Austin Blake Howell Foundation holds $2.1M in total assets with $117K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $100K in 2024.

Where does Austin Blake Howell Foundation operate?

Austin Blake Howell Foundation has awarded grants in Louisiana, Texas.

What size grants does Austin Blake Howell Foundation award?

In 2024, Austin Blake Howell Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Austin Blake Howell Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Austin Blake Howell Foundation reported a distributable amount of $137K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Austin Blake Howell Foundation's EIN?

Austin Blake Howell Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3747610. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.