Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 74-2831302

The Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported cultural organizations and an educational institution in Austin.

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation at a glance

In short: Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation gave $197K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$196,555
-50.8% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
4
-71.4% vs 2023
Average grant
$49,139
+72.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$58,000
Total assets
$5,127
-86.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

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

How to apply to Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 4305 Waterford Place, Austin, TX 78731
Phone: (512) 458-6940

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Austin Opera: $75KAustin Opera$75KUniversity of Texas at Austin: $70KUniversity of Texas at Austin$70KAustin Symphony Orchestra: $46KAustin Symphony Orchestra$46KBallet Austin: $6KBallet Austin$6K

The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Opera ($75K). Together the top 4 received $197K.

Grant Size Distribution

89 grants across all recorded years

64<$50K22$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 89 (72%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

All grant dollars listed for 2024 went to recipients in Texas.

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.

Cities

AustinBoiseCollege StationNew YorkChicagoDel ValleDesotoHoustonOaklandSan AntinioStaten Island

How Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation gives

  • Giving fell 62% 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

$0$200K$400K$600K25 grants2020 22 grants2021 24 grants2022 14 grants2023 4 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2024) to $522K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $197K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Austin Opera Austin, TXCultural$74,555
University of Texas at Austin Austin, TXEducational$70,000
Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin, TXCultural$46,000
Ballet Austin Austin, TXCultural$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$5,127$176,040$209,375$196,5554$199,465—$390
2023$38,462$415,519$402,454$399,60814$400,858$23,423$1,925
2022$25,397$160,878$407,326$398,20824$400,328—$5,071
2021$271,845$777,342$530,499$522,26922$524,335—$2,529
2020$25,002$355,012$429,062$420,27425——$2,656

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation reported a distributable amount of $390 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The available grant records show support for opera, symphony, ballet, and education. Ballet Austin describes its mission as involving and strengthening the community through the creation and experience of dance and the encouragement of health and well-being. That is Ballet Austin’s stated mission, not a stated mission of the foundation.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation gave $196,555 through four grants. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $74,555, with a median of $58,000. Recipients included Austin Opera ($74,555), the University of Texas at Austin ($70,000), Austin Symphony Orchestra ($46,000), and Ballet Austin ($6,000).

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Eva Robuck Womack as president and director, and Michael Scott Womack, Deanna Lynn Womack Hollon, and Noreen Womack as directors.

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation is led by Eva Robuck Womack, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Eva Robuck Womack

    President & Director

    On filings since 2020

    0.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Scott Womack

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    No compensation reported

  • Deanna Lynn Womack Hollon

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Noreen Womack

    Director

    ? Maybe Director? → Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Deanna Lynn Womack (2020) — Director

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 Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation

How much does Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation give each year?

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation gave $197K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $400K across 14 grants.

What is Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation's typical grant size?

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $58,000, and its average grant was $49,139, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation give grants?

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (4 grants).

Does Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Cultural" (3 grants).

How large is Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation?

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $390 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What does Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation fund?

The available grant records show support for opera, symphony, ballet, and education. Ballet Austin describes its mission as involving and strengthening the community through the creation and experience of dance and the encouragement of health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation's EIN?

Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2831302. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Eva & Marvin Womack Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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

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