Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 15 grants totaling $92,205 to charitable organizations, including hospitals, youth and disability services, animal-welfare organizations, and museums.
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow at a glance
In short: Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Connecticut. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $92,205
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,147
- -19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,611
- Total assets
- $1,991,310
- +2.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anti-Vivisection Societyrise 4 Animals ($14K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 75 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 58% to Connecticut recipients, 15% to Massachusetts, 12% to New York, 5% to Florida, and 5% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2023) to $115K (2022). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Vivisection Societyrise 4 Animals Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $13,826 |
| Klingberg Comprehensive Program Svcs New Britain, CT | Unrestricted General | $11,062 |
| Hartford Hospital Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $9,220 |
| CT Childrens' Medical Center (CCMC) Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $9,220 |
| Berkshire Farm Ctr & Services for Youth Canaan, NY | Unrestricted General | $6,455 |
| Gaylord Hospital Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted General | $4,611 |
| CT Institute for the Blind (CIB) Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $4,611 |
| American School for the Deaf West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $4,611 |
| The Children's Museum West Hartford, CT | Unrestricted General | $4,611 |
| The Salvation Army Inc West Nyack, NY | Unrestricted General | $4,611 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,991,310 | $184,015 | $129,367 | $92,205 | 15 | $105,470 | $159,071 | $116,486 |
| 2024 | $1,939,586 | $74,634 | $149,769 | $114,711 | 15 | $129,031 | $48,736 | $108,797 |
| 2023 | $1,956,174 | $-32,878 | $106,614 | $67,496 | 15 | $78,859 | $23,221 | $101,660 |
| 2022 | $2,050,856 | $385,158 | $151,380 | $114,987 | 15 | $127,724 | $360,941 | $110,233 |
| 2021 | $2,141,472 | $156,098 | $135,405 | $96,268 | 15 | — | $135,119 | $117,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow reported a distributable amount of $116K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, children’s services, animal welfare, and history and education. Hartford Hospital describes its mission as improving the health and healing of the people and communities it serves; Gaylord Hospital says it aims to enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. The Connecticut Humane Society describes its work as companion-animal welfare through adoption services, medical care, education, and cruelty prevention. The Children’s Museum says it seeks to inspire lifelong learning through experiential opportunities, and Milan Historical Museum describes its work as connecting the past to the present through its buildings, collections, and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $92,205 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,767 to $13,826, with a median grant of $4,611. Listed grants included $13,826 to Anti-Vivisection Society/Rise 4 Animals; $11,062 to Klingberg Comprehensive Program Services; $9,220 each to Hartford Hospital and CT Children’s Medical Center; and $6,455 to Berkshire Farm Center & Services for Youth. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$31K (2022) → $32K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $32K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow
How much does Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow give each year?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow gave $92K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 15 grants.
What is Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's typical grant size?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's median grant in 2025 was $4,611, and its average grant was $6,147, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow give grants?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow gives mostly in Connecticut: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants) and West Hartford, CT (2 grants).
Does Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's largest grantees?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's largest 2025 grantees include Anti-Vivisection Societyrise 4 Animals ($13,826), Klingberg Comprehensive Program Svcs ($11,062) and Hartford Hospital ($9,220), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $105K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $116K (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 J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, children’s services, animal welfare, and history and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's EIN?
Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6027187. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Austin J M Cotr U Art 5A Ow accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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