E3 Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 74-3198643

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.

Key facts about E3 Foundation

In short: E3 Foundation gave $9.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $9.2M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
74-3198643
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$9,248,258
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$9,248,258
Median grant
$9,248,258
Total assets
$11,369
Primary geography
Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

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

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$11K

-99.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$9.2M

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$9.2M

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

AustinMechanicsvilleCincinnatiKerrvillePlano

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M3 grants2020 4 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $446K (2021) to $9.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $9.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Fidelity Charitable DAF: $9.2MFidelity Charitable DAF$9.2M

The largest 2024 recipient was Fidelity Charitable DAF ($9.2M).

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

4<$50K$50–100K2$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M1$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Fidelity Charitable DAF Cincinnati, OHGRANT 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

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,369$8,862,682$8,551,852
Revenue$566,629$-138,368$738,500
Expenses$9,292,348$20,137$11,814
Qualifying Distributions$9,254,383$1,501$2,317
Net Investment Income$551,905$207,273$729,003
Distributable Amount$401,279$427,963$418,189

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

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