Austin Family Foundation
The Austin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newberg, Oregon. It supports opportunities for people in Newberg and Yamhill County through programs intended to help individuals reach their full potential.
Austin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Austin Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 62 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in Oregon. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,849,080
- +133.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 62
- +59.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,082
- +47.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $87,384,939
- +6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (21 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Austin Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Nonprofits can apply through the foundation’s online application form. Small Grant Program requests must support services related to community, health, or education for Newberg or Dundee residents. Decisions are based on the merits of the proposed project or program and its alignment with the foundation’s funding priorities.
- Review Cycle
- N/A, according to the foundation’s filing.
- Deadline
- N/A, according to the foundation’s filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Grant Management Software
Mailing address: 3115 Crestview Drive, Newberg, OR 97132
Phone: (503) 537-1000
Website: https://austinfamilyfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Austin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $3.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 235 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated mission focuses on citizens of Newberg and Yamhill County. Its filing describes the Small Grant Program as supporting services for Newberg and Dundee residents. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 62 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Austin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 21 of 44 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $72K; repeat grants $102K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 216% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2021) to $3.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 62 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation Aloha, OR | Newberg Wellness Center | $1,000,000 |
| MV Advancements McMinnville, OR | MVA Center for Advancements | $500,000 |
| Newberg Dundee Public Schools Newberg, OR | K-12 Career Connected Learning Support | $335,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest McMinnville, OR | Newberg School-Based Mental Health Program | $250,000 |
| Newberg Dundee Public Schools Newberg, OR | Newberg SD Tiger Cubs Preschool Program | $186,000 |
| Newberg Dundee Public Schools Newberg, OR | Barr middle school implementation and ndps behavioral health initiative | $170,000 |
| Juliette's House McMinnville, OR | Circle of Care | $160,000 |
| Northwest Christian Church Newberg, OR | Northwest Cares | $150,000 |
| Lutheran Community Services Northwest McMinnville, OR | A Family Place | $150,000 |
| Providence Newberg Health Foundation Newberg, OR | Continuation Funding for School-Based Psychiatric Services | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,384,939 | $2,016,891 | $4,050,600 | $3,849,080 | 62 | $3,915,586 | $1,908,093 | $4,233,580 |
| 2023 | $82,199,966 | $936,960 | $1,756,993 | $1,647,091 | 39 | $1,678,006 | $1,735,054 | $3,726,278 |
| 2022 | $71,655,746 | $49,711,217 | $1,971,775 | $1,797,873 | 68 | $1,823,201 | $1,538,609 | $1,433,845 |
| 2021 | $30,047,559 | $1,660,315 | $1,300,735 | $1,219,296 | 30 | $1,219,861 | $1,610,315 | $1,387,320 |
| 2020 | $26,296,004 | $3,147,060 | $2,235,887 | $2,087,782 | 36 | — | $354,115 | $1,138,453 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Austin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance lives by providing opportunities for citizens of Newberg and Yamhill County through programs that aid and inspire individuals to reach their full potential.
Its filing describes the Small Grant Program as supporting nonprofits providing services related to community, health, or education for Newberg and Dundee residents. Its 2024 grants included school-based mental health, preschool, career-connected learning, health, and family-support projects. For example, grantee Juliette’s House describes its mission as providing prevention, assessment, treatment, and support for children and families who may have been impacted by abuse. MV Advancements describes its mission as empowering people with disabilities to live their best lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 62 grants totaling $3,849,080. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $1,000,000, with a median of $10,000. The foundation says its Small Grant Program typically awards $500–$10,000, with grants funded monthly.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,000,000 to Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation for the Newberg Wellness Center; $500,000 to MV Advancements for the MVA Center for Advancements; and $335,000 to Newberg Dundee Public Schools for K-12 career-connected learning support. Other awards included $250,000 to Lutheran Community Services Northwest for a Newberg school-based mental health program and $160,000 to Juliette’s House for Circle of Care.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Celia S. Austin, Scott Parrish, Shannon Austin, and Tiffany Austin as directors; Loni L. Parrish as chair/president; G. Kenneth Austin III as secretary; and Jessica Wolfer as treasurer.
Austin Family Foundation is led by Loni L. Parrish, Chair & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Loni L. Parrish
Chair & President
Treasurer → Chair & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celia S. Austin
Director
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Parrish
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Austin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Austin
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
G. Kenneth Austin III
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Wolfer
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: George K. Austin Jr. (2020–2021) — President
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 Family Foundation
How much does Austin Family Foundation give each year?
Austin Family Foundation gave $3.8M across 62 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 39 grants.
What is Austin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Austin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $62,082, across 62 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Austin Family Foundation that year got $72K on average.
Where does Austin Family Foundation give grants?
Austin Family Foundation gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Newberg, OR (34 grants), McMinnville, OR (18 grants), Portland, OR (3 grants) and Carlton, OR (2 grants).
Does Austin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 2% of Austin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 62) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Austin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Austin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation ($1,000,000), Newberg Dundee Public Schools ($711,800 across 5 grants) and Lutheran Community Services Northwest ($535,000 across 5 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Austin Family Foundation?
Austin Family Foundation reported $87.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Austin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to enhance lives by providing opportunities for citizens of Newberg and Yamhill County through programs that aid and inspire individuals to reach their full potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Austin Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Austin Family Foundation's EIN?
Austin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5352542. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Austin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/austin-family-foundation-morg_fe67c0f72d734e798ae2c5a1c1649f26
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