Fossil Run Foundation
Fossil Run Foundation is a private foundation, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $152K.
Fossil Run Foundation at a glance
In short: Fossil Run Foundation gave $152K across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $25K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $152,250
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $25,375
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (54% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Fossil Run Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $152,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $153,325 | $152,250 | 6 | $6,599 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fossil Run Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fossil Run Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Audrey Baxter
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Greg Baxter
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Lauren Baxter
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Natalie Gauldin
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Fossil Run Foundation
How much does Fossil Run Foundation give each year?
Fossil Run Foundation gave $152K across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Fossil Run Foundation's typical grant size?
Fossil Run Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,375, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Fossil Run Foundation give grants?
Fossil Run Foundation gives mostly in District of Columbia: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (26%) and Nevada (7%).
Does Fossil Run Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Fossil Run Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is Fossil Run Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Fossil Run Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Fossil Run Foundation's EIN?
Fossil Run Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4058674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 1, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
Live grants for the work Fossil Run Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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