Carol K Engler Foundation
The Carol K Engler Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made grants to organizations in several states, including Texas and Massachusetts, supporting activities such as arts education, health services, social work scholarships, community services, and animal welfare.
Carol K Engler Foundation at a glance
In short: Carol K Engler Foundation gave $522K across 36 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $522,281
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,508
- -22.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,363,520
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Carol K Engler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol K Engler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Theatre Alliance ($70K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $446K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 110 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 67% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients 16%, Utah recipients 5%, Nevada recipients 5%, and Colorado recipients 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Carol K Engler Foundation gives
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 553% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (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 $45K (2020) to $692K (2023). In 2024 it made 36 grants totaling $522K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, MA | Teresa E Raizen Scholarship Program for Social Work at Mount Auburn Hospital | $65,000 |
| Austin Theatre Alliance Austin, TX | Paramount Education 2024-2025 Programming | $60,000 |
| Baptist Community Services Amarillo, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Hopeaustin Austin, TX | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lirios Pediatrics Austin, TX | Mental Health Counseling Program and Staff | $50,000 |
| Heal the City Free Clinic Amarillo, TX | Community Services Support and Continuous Glucose Monitor Program | $40,000 |
| Amarillo College Foundation Inc Amarillo, TX | STEM Scholarship Fund | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Foster Kinship Las Vegas, NV | to expand the nutrition program for Foster Kinship children and their families | $25,000 |
| Cambridge Community Foundation Cambridge, MA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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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 | $16,363,520 | $1,082,347 | $849,645 | $522,281 | 36 | $713,052 | $954,754 | $832,860 |
| 2023 | $16,130,318 | $319,209 | $1,005,390 | $692,000 | 37 | $883,224 | $408,925 | $789,114 |
| 2022 | $16,816,499 | $281,543 | $1,027,824 | $625,000 | 31 | $809,797 | $301,627 | $816,304 |
| 2021 | $17,562,780 | $9,530,365 | $196,156 | $80,000 | 3 | $91,938 | $7,029,265 | $705,139 |
| 2020 | $8,516,728 | $7,702,104 | $71,850 | $45,000 | 3 | — | $184,264 | $112,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carol K Engler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $833K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Austin Theatre Alliance’s Paramount Education programming, Mount Auburn Hospital’s Teresa E Raizen Scholarship Program for Social Work, and programs at health and community-service organizations.
The supported organizations describe their own work in varied ways. Austin Theatre Alliance says it connects people through performances and arts education. Lirios Pediatrics says it provides free, comprehensive healthcare to uninsured children. Heal the City Free Clinic describes its work as providing free medical care and referrals to uninsured people in Amarillo. Best Friends Animal Society says it works toward a time when there are no more homeless pets.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $522,281. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $65,000, with a median of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $65,000 to Mount Auburn Hospital for its Teresa E Raizen Scholarship Program for Social Work; $60,000 to Austin Theatre Alliance for Paramount Education 2024–2025 programming; and $50,000 each to Baptist Community Services, HopeAustin, and Lirios Pediatrics. Other grants included $40,000 to Heal the City Free Clinic and $25,000 each to Amarillo College Foundation, Best Friends Animal Society, and Foster Kinship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sara Cady (director and president), Jennifer Engler (director), Mark Engler (director), Michael Engler (director), Rachel Jordan (director and secretary), and Daniel Raizen (director).
Carol K Engler Foundation is led by Sara E. Cady, Director & President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara E. Cady
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Mark A. Engler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael J. Engler
Director
Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
Director & Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Raizen
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Engler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Jordan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matthew Engler (2022) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Sara Cady (Dir, Pres).
Frequently asked questions about Carol K Engler Foundation
How much does Carol K Engler Foundation give each year?
Carol K Engler Foundation gave $522K across 36 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $692K across 37 grants.
What is Carol K Engler Foundation's typical grant size?
Carol K Engler Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $14,508, across 36 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Carol K Engler Foundation give grants?
Carol K Engler Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (11 grants), Amarillo, TX (6 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Carol K Engler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Carol K Engler Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Carol K Engler Foundation's largest grantees?
Carol K Engler Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Theatre Alliance ($70,000 across 2 grants), Mount Auburn Hospital ($65,000) and Lirios Pediatrics ($60,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carol K Engler Foundation?
Carol K Engler Foundation reported $16.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $713K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $833K (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 Carol K Engler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Austin Theatre Alliance’s Paramount Education programming, Mount Auburn Hospital’s Teresa E Raizen Scholarship Program for Social Work, and programs at health and community-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carol K Engler Foundation?
The foundation 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 Carol K Engler Foundation's EIN?
Carol K Engler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2403435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Carol K Engler Foundation 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
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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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