Austin Charis Foundation
To provide funding to charities in fulfillment of the exempt purposes of national christian charitable foundation, inc. ("nccf")
Austin Charis Foundation at a glance
In short: Austin Charis Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $2.0M), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,970,000
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,970,000
- +371.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,970,000
- Total assets
- $12,151,823
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Austin Charis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($2.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 12 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Austin Charis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 49% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2020) to $2.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Grant-Making | $1,970,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,151,823 | $5,598,535 | $1,970,572 | $1,970,000 | 1 | $1,532,681 |
| 2023 | $9,108,286 | $763,105 | $1,842,433 | $1,670,000 | 4 | $149,576 |
| 2022 | $9,536,366 | $4,700,472 | $858,140 | $854,328 | 4 | $126,858 |
| 2021 | $5,171,761 | $1,297,087 | $1,423,589 | $1,326,000 | 2 | $6,122 |
| 2020 | $5,518,050 | $409,863 | $237,562 | $200,000 | 1 | $20,432 |
About Austin Charis Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Austin Charis Foundation is a public charity, based in Alpharetta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Austin Charis Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian R. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Assunto
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen M. Lewis
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Watson
Former Trustee
Trustee → Former Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kristen M. Lewis Partial Year (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Rachael Watson Partial Year (2021) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Austin Charis Foundation
How much does Austin Charis Foundation give each year?
Austin Charis Foundation gave $2.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.7M across 4 grants.
How large is Austin Charis Foundation?
Austin Charis Foundation reported $12.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
Where does Austin Charis Foundation operate?
Austin Charis Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Texas.
What is Austin Charis Foundation's EIN?
Austin Charis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3452188. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Austin Charis Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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