Emerald Creek Foundation
Emerald Creek 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 8 grants totaling $52K.
Emerald Creek Foundation at a glance
In short: Emerald Creek Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,480
- +12.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,560
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,750
- Total assets
- $10,516
- +236.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (61% 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 Emerald Creek Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rice University ($11K). Together the top 8 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Emerald Creek Foundation gives
- Giving grew 59% 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 $6K (2020) to $64K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University Houston, TX | To Support Education at Rice University | $11,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati Houston, TX | To Support Medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital | $10,000 |
| USC Business Partnership Foundation Columbia, SC | To Support Education at USC Business Partnership Foundation. | $10,000 |
| Austin Community College Austin, TX | To Support Education at Austin Community College. | $10,000 |
| FGR'S Still Frothy Pismo Beach, CA | To Support the Pismo Beach Community | $5,500 |
| Sea Island Habitat for Humanity Johns Island, SC | To Support Affordable Housing. | $5,000 |
| The Trail Foundation Austin, TX | To Support Conservation Program at the Trail Foundation. | $715 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Houston, TX | To Support Multiple Sclerosis Cure & Research | $265 |
Ready to take the next step with Emerald Creek Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,516 | $60,000 | $52,605 | $52,480 | 8 | $52,605 | $377 |
| 2023 | $3,121 | $45,000 | $47,663 | $46,713 | 7 | $47,663 | $798 |
| 2022 | $5,784 | $35,000 | $65,515 | $63,765 | 6 | $65,515 | $910 |
| 2021 | $36,299 | $60,000 | $33,000 | $33,000 | 3 | $33,000 | $554 |
| 2020 | $9,299 | $10,800 | $6,814 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $368 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emerald Creek Foundation reported a distributable amount of $377 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Emerald Creek Foundation is led by Lawrence W. Kellner, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence W. Kellner
President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John R. Kellner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan C. Kellner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lisa C. Bennett (2020) — Vice President
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 Emerald Creek Foundation
How much does Emerald Creek Foundation give each year?
Emerald Creek Foundation gave $52K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 7 grants.
What is Emerald Creek Foundation's typical grant size?
Emerald Creek Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,750, and its average grant was $6,560, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Emerald Creek Foundation give grants?
Emerald Creek Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (29%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (3 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Emerald Creek Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Emerald Creek Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Emerald Creek Foundation's largest grantees?
Emerald Creek Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rice University ($11,000), Houston Methodist Hospital Foundati ($10,000) and USC Business Partnership Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Emerald Creek Foundation?
Emerald Creek Foundation reported $11K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $377 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Emerald Creek Foundation's EIN?
Emerald Creek Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1793239. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Emerald Creek Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Cline Family Foundation
Charleston, SC
Assets
—
Grants
7
Total Given
$25K
Kelly Family Foundation
Olathe, KS
The Kelly Family Foundation supports U.S. programs improving the quality of life of children, women, and animals, with a focus on education and mental and physical wellness; recent grants also supported health care, hunger relief, domestic-violence services, and disability programs. Its 2025 grants ranged from $200 to $500,000, with a median of $20,000, and were concentrated in Kansas, South Carolina, and Missouri. It accepts submissions related to its mission, but no application form or materials are specified.
Assets
$23.7M
Grants
75
Total Given
$4.0M
Harry F Mariani Family Foundation
Locust Valley, NY
The foundation supports health research and care, land conservation, education, and community services, with 2025 grants ranging from $1,000 to $68,000 and a median of $10,000. Its grants went to organizations in New York, South Carolina, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Texas. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$5.8M
Grants
14
Total Given
$272K
Pauls Family Foundation Inc
Johns Island, SC
The foundation supports housing, health care, cancer research, children and families, hunger relief, and education, primarily in South Carolina, with some grants to organizations in other states. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $1,500. It does not accept unsolicited requests and contributes only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$1.7M
Grants
20
Total Given
$73K
CharlesBrenda Larsen Family Foundation
Johns Island, SC
The foundation supports organizations in education, food access, health care, and youth programs, with grants across South Carolina and other states, especially Massachusetts, New York, and Kentucky. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $20,000, with a median of $1,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$2.7M
Grants
57
Total Given
$110K
Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Inc
Charleston, SC
The foundation supports specific projects and programs of qualified 501(c)(3) charities serving the greater Charleston, South Carolina, area, across secular and Jewish, health, education, conservation, and other charitable work. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $50,500, with a 2024 median of $5,000. It accepts applications; the 2026 application period ended April 30, and the foundation says to check back in February 2027 for the next period.
Assets
$10.7M
Grants
97
Total Given
$845K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Emerald Creek Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Emerald Creek Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?