Cactus Tree Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 88-3011915

Cactus Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $382K. Net investment income was $61K.

Key facts about Cactus Tree Foundation

EIN: 88-3011915
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $381,618
Grants made (2024): 10
Average grant: $38,162
Median grant: $17,500
Primary geography: Ohio (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Who Cactus Tree Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Cactus Tree Foundation's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Ohio (48%), California (26%) and Connecticut (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).

How Cactus Tree Foundation gives

In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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

—

-100.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$382K

+24.3% YoY

Grant Count

-28.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$38K

+74.0% YoY

About Cactus Tree 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

Ohio $182K (48%)

California $100K (26%)

Connecticut $45K (12%)

District of Columbia $30K (8%)

Alaska $15K (4%)

All other $10K (3%)

Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alaska California Connecticut District of Columbia Illinois New Jersey New York Ohio Texas

Cities

WashingtonAustinAnchorageCincinnatiFairfaxSabbonaBrooklynDallasFlorham ParkGreenwichNorwalkSouthamptonStamford

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	—	$330,420	$214,828
Revenue	$69,615	$663,591	$486,883
Expenses	$402,466	$307,580	—
Qualifying Distributions	$390,230	$307,000	—
Net Investment Income	$60,945	$320,461	$180,538
Distributable Amount	—	$15,212	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 9 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

24 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Fidelity Charitable ($181,618 across 2 grants), The SHE Fund ($100,000), Building One Community ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH	Charitable	$123,201
The SHE Fund Fairfax, CA	Charitable	$100,000
Fidelity Charitable Cincinnati, OH	Charitable	$58,417
Building One Community Stamford, CT	Charitable	$25,000
Friends of ZawAdi Tedu Norwalk, CT	Charitable	$20,000
Mobile Medics International Anchorage, AK	obile medics	$15,000
Global Giving Washington, DC	Charitable	$10,000
Techlit Africa Sabbona, IL	Global opportunities	$10,000
World Food Program Washington, DC	Food Bank	$10,000
World Central Kitchen Washington, DC	Charitable	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Elizabeth Steckler	President	1	—
Donald Steckler	Vice President	1	—
Rebecca Steckler	Director	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cactus Tree Foundation?

Cactus Tree Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Austin, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.