E3 Foundation
E3 Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.2M. Net investment income was $552K.
E3 Foundation at a glance
In short: E3 Foundation gave $9.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.2M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,248,258
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,248,258
- Median grant
- $9,248,258
- Total assets
- $11,369
- -99.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who E3 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable DAF ($9.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How E3 Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1974% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $446K (2021) to $9.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable DAF Cincinnati, OH | GRANT IS TO CONTRIBUTE ENTITY FUNDS INTO A Donor Advised Fund. THE FUNDS WILL STILL TO BE USED SOLELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES IN FURTHERANCE OF E3'S MISSION. | $9,248,258 |
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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 | $11,369 | $566,629 | $9,292,348 | $9,248,258 | 1 | $9,254,383 | $551,905 | $401,279 |
| 2023 | $8,862,682 | $-138,368 | $20,137 | — | — | $1,501 | $207,273 | $427,963 |
| 2022 | $8,551,852 | $738,500 | $11,814 | — | — | $2,317 | $729,003 | $418,189 |
| 2021 | $8,784,272 | $-746,475 | $466,488 | $446,000 | 4 | $446,372 | $75,927 | $468,840 |
| 2020 | $9,898,240 | $-996,117 | $504,355 | $485,802 | 3 | — | $75,340 | $494,719 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E3 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
E3 Foundation is led by Dan Smith, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Smith
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda Smith
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Dooley
Assistant Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 E3 Foundation
How much does E3 Foundation give each year?
E3 Foundation gave $9.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is E3 Foundation?
E3 Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does E3 Foundation operate?
E3 Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio, Texas, Virginia.
What is E3 Foundation's EIN?
E3 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3198643. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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