Fifth Age of Man Foundation
Fifth Age of Man Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $135K.
Fifth Age of Man Foundation at a glance
In short: Fifth Age of Man Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $135,000
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,286
- -11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $2,636,863
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (30% 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 Fifth Age of Man Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anchor Baptist Church ($35K). Together the top 7 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 46 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fifth Age of Man Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 87% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $135K (2024) to $205K (2021). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Baptist Church Pisgah Forest, NC | Charity | $35,000 |
| Meals On Wheels And More Austin, TX | Charity | $27,500 |
| Nat'l Disaster Search Dog Fndn Santa Paula, CA | Charity | $25,000 |
| Tikva Odesa W Calwell, NJ | Charity | $15,000 |
| Texas Veterinary Medical Foundation Austin, TX | Charity | $12,500 |
| The Survivor Mitzvah Project Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| White Coat Waste Washington, DC | Charity | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,636,863 | $211,302 | $429,780 | $135,000 | 7 | $135,000 | — | $156,044 |
| 2023 | $2,855,341 | $118,645 | $456,399 | $175,000 | 8 | $175,000 | — | $156,585 |
| 2022 | $3,193,095 | $3,935 | $427,796 | $170,000 | 7 | $170,000 | — | $176,889 |
| 2021 | $3,616,956 | $400,608 | $440,627 | $205,000 | 10 | $205,000 | $164,981 | $198,846 |
| 2020 | $3,656,975 | $33,376 | $419,206 | $186,500 | 14 | — | — | $212,820 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fifth Age of Man Foundation reported a distributable amount of $156K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fifth Age of Man Foundation is led by A. Chandler, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
A. Chandler
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $210K (2024)
C. Nair
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: M. Vitlin (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $210K, to A Chandler (President).
Frequently asked questions about Fifth Age of Man Foundation
How much does Fifth Age of Man Foundation give each year?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation gave $135K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $175K across 8 grants.
What is Fifth Age of Man Foundation's typical grant size?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,286, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fifth Age of Man Foundation give grants?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation's top state is Texas, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (26%) and North Carolina (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Fifth Age of Man Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Fifth Age of Man Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (7 grants).
Who are Fifth Age of Man Foundation's largest grantees?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anchor Baptist Church ($35,000), Meals On Wheels And More ($27,500) and Nat'l Disaster Search Dog Fndn ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fifth Age of Man Foundation?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (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 is Fifth Age of Man Foundation's EIN?
Fifth Age of Man Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2403651. 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
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