Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation
The Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 grants supported organizations including a university, a community college foundation, mental-health organizations, arts groups, and community and civic organizations.
Key facts about Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation
In short: Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation gave $6.0M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $104K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 75-6030774
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,027,910
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- Average grant
- $103,929
- Median grant
- $15,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (20 of 55, 2025)
- Total assets
- $108,565,307
- Primary geography
- Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$108.6M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.0M
+16.4% YoY
Grant Count
58
+9.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$104K
+6.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7.8M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 55 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $151K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 51% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 91% 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 (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Texans for Greater Mental Health describes its mission as improving mental-health outcomes through education, engagement, awareness, and policy reform; BookSpring says it builds early literacy among children and families; and Austin Theatre Alliance says it connects people and strengthens community through performances and arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $6,027,910. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $2,600,000, with a median of $15,000.
The largest grants included $2,600,000 to The University of Texas at Austin for clinical research and endowment, $1,600,000 to the university for facilities construction, and $462,000 to the university for general support. Other grants included $300,000 to an individual recipient Community College Foundation for facilities construction and $100,000 to Texans for Greater Mental Health for general support. Additional recipients included Salvation Army of Greater Austin ($77,000), Americans for Ibogaine ($75,000), Sonic Guild ($65,000), Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country ($60,000), and City of Athens TX ($55,000).
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it does not accept unsolicited grant applications and makes no grants to or for the benefit of individuals. The filing lists Cindy Matula, Executive Director, as the contact. There are no submission deadlines.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to New York, and 1% to California. Idaho and Missouri each accounted for 0% when rounded as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.2M (2024) to $6.1M (2022). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $6.0M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The University of Texas at Austin ($4.7M across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 234 grants of 287 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Clinical research and endowment | $2,600,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Facilities construction | $1,600,000 |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | General support | $462,000 |
| Trinity Valley Community College Foundation Athens, TX | Facilities construction | $300,000 |
| Texans for Greater Mental Health Garland, TX | General support | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army of Greater Austin Austin, TX | General support | $77,000 |
| Americans for Ibogaine Tyler, TX | General support | $75,000 |
| Sonic Guild Austin, TX | General support | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country Kerrville, TX | General support; flood relief | $60,000 |
| City of Athens TX Athens, TX | Municipal park improvements | $55,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $108,565,307 | $7,369,376 | $7,680,658 | $6,027,910 | 58 |
| 2024 | $108,876,597 | $8,223,291 | $7,119,076 | $5,178,279 | 53 |
| 2023 | $107,772,381 | $5,451,346 | $7,119,261 | $5,521,500 | 57 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $108,565,307 | $108,876,597 | $107,772,381 |
| Revenue | $7,369,376 | $8,223,291 | $5,451,346 |
| Expenses | $7,680,658 | $7,119,076 | $7,119,261 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $7,098,455 | $6,675,284 | $6,542,276 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,927,671 | $9,027,463 | $4,218,481 |
| Distributable Amount | $7,808,247 | $7,195,757 | $6,236,716 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists F Wofford Denius as President and Director of Legal; John C Cain as VP and Director of Real Estate; Charmaine D McGill as VP and Director of Grant Administration; Cindy Matula as Executive Director, Secretary, and Treasurer; and Mary Bratz as Business Manager and Assistant Secretary.
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation is led by F Wofford Denius, President & Director of Legal since 2022 (on filings since 2021); all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
F Wofford Denius
President & Director of Legal
Director of Legal & Vice President → Director of Legal & President, 2022
On filings since 2021
31 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $47K (2025)
Cindy Matula
Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
43.1 hrs/week
$266K (2025)
Charmaine D McGill
Vice President & Director of Grant Administration
Director, Vice President & Grants Administrator → Director, Vice President & Grant Administrator, 2023
Director, Vice President & Grant Administrator → Vice President & Director of Grant Administration, 2025
On filings since 2021
31 hrs/week
$85K (2021) → $96K (2025)
John C Cain
Vice President & Director of Real Estate
Director of Real Estate & Vice President → Directors of Real Estate & Vice President, 2024
Directors of Real Estate & Vice President → Vice President & Director of Real Estate, 2025
On filings since 2021
31 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $47K (2025)
Mary Bratz
Business Manager & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
40.2 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $110K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lynn Fowler (2021–2024) — Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia M. Matula (2024) — Executive Director, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $266K, to Cindy Matula (Executive Director, Secretary, Treasurer). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Application contact: Mrs Cindy Matula Executive Director
Mailing address: 4131 Spicewood Springs Road Suite, A-1, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 346-7490
Frequently asked questions about Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation
How much does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation give each year?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation gave $6.0M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.2M across 53 grants.
What is Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's typical grant size?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $103,929, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation give grants?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (24 grants), Athens, TX (17 grants) and Tyler, TX (2 grants).
Does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's largest grantees?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The University of Texas at Austin ($4,676,910 across 4 grants), Trinity Valley Community College Foundation ($300,000) and Texans for Greater Mental Health ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation reported $108.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7.8M (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 Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's EIN?
Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6030774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Effie and Wofford Cain Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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