Carol K Engler Foundation
The Carol K Engler Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992. The foundation maintains offices in Wilmington, Delaware, though it has historical ties to Austin, Texas. It operates as a family foundation with no employees and focuses on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Key facts about Carol K Engler Foundation
- EIN
- 75-2403435
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $522,281
- Grants made (2024)
- 36
- Average grant
- $14,508
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $16,363,520
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carol K Engler Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Carol K Engler Foundation's 36 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (67%) and 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). 67% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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 IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.4M
+1.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$522K
-24.5% YoY
Grant Count
36
-2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-22.4% YoY
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.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including:
- Education (particularly STEM and youth education)
- Healthcare and patient care
- Human services
- Philanthropy and voluntarism
Notable funding initiatives include the Tech Girls program, Paramount Education, Uvalde Strong, the Tillie Project, the Seedling Mentor Program, and the Oncology Patient Care Fund at Mount Auburn Hospital.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and does not accept unsolicited applications.
Grant Range
$13,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Texas
- Colorado
- New York
- Massachusetts
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 36 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2023
- Total assets: $16,130,318–$16,363,520
- Total revenues: $319,209
- Total expenses: $1,005,390
- Annual giving rate: Approximately 3.0% of assets
Historical Comparison (2022)
- Total assets: $16,800,000
- Total giving: $510,000
- Number of grants: 28
- Median grant: $10,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,363,520 | $16,130,318 | $16,816,499 |
| Revenue | $1,082,347 | $319,209 | $281,543 |
| Expenses | $849,645 | $1,005,390 | $1,027,824 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $713,052 | $883,224 | $809,797 |
| Net Investment Income | $954,754 | $408,925 | $301,627 |
| Distributable Amount | $832,860 | $789,114 | $816,304 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Austin Theatre Alliance ($70,000 across 2 grants), Mount Auburn Hospital ($65,000), Lirios Pediatrics ($60,000 across 3 grants).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Cady | Dir, Pres | 35 | $125,000 |
| Jennifer Engler | Dir | 1 | — |
| Mark Engler | Dir | 1 | — |
| Michael Engler | Dir | 1 | — |
| Rachel Jordan | Dir, Sec | 1 | — |
| Daniel Raizen | Dir | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
- Telephone: 800-839-1754
- EIN: 75-2403435
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Carol K Engler Foundation fund?
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes including: • Education (particularly STEM and youth education) • Healthcare and patient care • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism Notable funding initiatives include the Tech Girls program, Paramount Education, Uvalde Strong, the Tillie Project, the Seedling Mentor Program, and the Oncology Patient Care Fund at Mount Auburn Hospital.
How do I apply for a grant from Carol K Engler Foundation?
**Grant Activity (2023)** • Total grants awarded: 31 grants • Total giving: $491,000–$522,281 • Median grant size: $13,000 • Grant range: $1,000–$60,000 **Recent Notable Grants (2023)** • Mount Auburn Hospital (Teresa Raizen Scholarship Fund Social Work): $130,000 • Austin Theatre Alliance (Paramount Education): $60,000 • HopeAustin (General & Unrestricted): $50,000 • Girl Scouts of Central Texas (Tech Girls): $20,000 **Application Policy** The foundation operates on an invite-only basis and do…
Where does Carol K Engler Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Texas • Colorado • New York • Massachusetts
What size grants does Carol K Engler Foundation award?
In 2024, Carol K Engler Foundation awarded 36 grants totaling $522K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Carol K Engler Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Carol K Engler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $833K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 ↑
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.