Gaudin Family Foundation
Gaudin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2025 filing lists 38 grants totaling $95,335, with support going to organizations including a fire department, churches, a university, and charitable organizations.
Gaudin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gaudin Family Foundation gave $95K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 26% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,335
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,509
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,181,427
- -2.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (10 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Gaudin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5900 Forest Highlands Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Phone: (817) 698-9393
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gaudin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Worth Fire Department ($15K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other leading recipient states were Georgia and New York, at 8% each, Indiana at 7%, and New Jersey at 6%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gaudin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 38 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2023) to $95K (2025). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Fire Department Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $15,401 |
| Whites Chapel United Methodist Church Southlake, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | General Support | $8,000 |
| Butler University Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $7,000 |
| Hope International Lancaster, PA | General Support | $4,325 |
| Mercy Street Inc Dallas, TX | General Support | $3,775 |
| Children International Kansas City, MO | General Support | $3,238 |
| BRIDGE2RWANDA Little Rock, AR | General Support | $3,000 |
| Ecclesia Carrollton, TX | General Support | $3,000 |
| Princeton Mobile Food Pantry Inc a NJ Nonprofit Corporation Princeton, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Gaudin Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,181,427 | $76,499 | $102,054 | $95,335 | 38 | $97,910 | $72,374 | $84,962 |
| 2024 | $1,212,715 | $105,125 | $91,701 | $83,137 | 39 | $87,492 | $55,170 | $78,508 |
| 2023 | $1,203,050 | $98,082 | $83,957 | $76,745 | 42 | $79,070 | $45,857 | $70,629 |
| 2022 | $1,283,929 | $137,938 | $82,541 | $77,870 | 27 | $79,620 | $96,762 | $69,923 |
| 2021 | $1,213,404 | $73,220 | $99,175 | $91,507 | 36 | $94,633 | $69,701 | $78,539 |
| 2020 | $1,233,247 | $96,021 | $99,353 | $92,802 | 35 | — | $93,722 | $63,519 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gaudin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations in several fields. For example, Butler University describes its mission as fostering an equitable, academically excellent learning environment; Mercy Street says it cultivates relationships with inner-city youth through Christian mentorship, sports, mentoring, and leadership programs. Hope International describes its work as investing in families in underserved communities while proclaiming and living the Gospel. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $95,335. Grants ranged from $350 to $15,401, with a median grant of $1,500. The largest awards included $15,401 to Fort Worth Fire Department, $10,000 to Whites Chapel United Methodist Church, $8,000 to Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church, and $7,000 to Butler University. Other grants included $4,325 to Hope International, $3,775 to Mercy Street, and $3,238 to Children International. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert L. Gaudin and Linda E. Gaudin as trustees.
Gaudin Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda E. Gaudin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert L. Gaudin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Gaudin Family Foundation
How much does Gaudin Family Foundation give each year?
Gaudin Family Foundation gave $95K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $83K across 39 grants.
What is Gaudin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Gaudin Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,509, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gaudin Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Gaudin Family Foundation give grants?
Gaudin Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (8%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (6 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Colorado Springs, CO (3 grants) and Southlake, TX (2 grants).
Does Gaudin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Gaudin Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gaudin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Gaudin Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Worth Fire Department ($15,401), Whites Chapel United Methodist Church ($10,000) and Atlanta Westside Presbyterian Church ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gaudin Family Foundation?
Gaudin Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gaudin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include general support for organizations in several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gaudin Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gaudin Family Foundation's EIN?
Gaudin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1586379. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Gaudin Family 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Gaudin Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Texas
Communities Foundation of Texas Inc
Dallas, TX
Communities Foundation of Texas funds a broad range of community needs, including health, education, housing, and community development, primarily in North Texas and across Texas. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $18,800, though amounts varied widely; nearly all opportunities are by invitation, with some specific programs open for applications.
Assets
$1.2B
Grants
2,209
Total Given
$209.2M
Greater Houston Community Foundation
Houston, TX
The Foundation makes grants through donor-advised and other donor-established funds for public benefit, human services, education, and health, including initiatives addressing economic mobility and poverty in Harris County. In 2024, its median grant was $25,000; it serves Greater Houston, while grants also go to recipients elsewhere in Texas and beyond. It does not accept proposals for the upcoming High-Impact Grantmaking cycle and plans to invite selected organizations or collaboratives to apply.
Assets
$1.1B
Grants
1,724
Total Given
$232.3M
BNSF Railway Foundation
Fort Worth, TX
The BNSF Railway Foundation funds civic, cultural, education, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, including operating costs and specific projects. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500, though awards ranged from $100 to $500,000; it supports eligible organizations serving communities near BNSF rail lines across its 28 operating states. The foundation provides an online application process, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$23.0M
Grants
993
Total Given
$7.0M
Baker Hughes Foundation
Houston, TX
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
990
Total Given
$3.2M
Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax
Fort Worth, TX
The foundation supports nonprofits and community projects in areas including animal welfare, nonprofit capacity building, first responders, land conservation, neighborhood development, opportunity and access, and scholarships. In 2024, grants ranged from $5,100 to $1.5 million, with a median of $14,250; its service area covers 11 North Texas counties. It accepts applications for some competitive grant programs through its online portal, but donor-advised grants are not open to nonprofit applications.
Assets
$544.9M
Grants
872
Total Given
$41.3M
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Austin, TX
The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, jobs and livelihoods, and family economic stability, with its deepest U.S. focus in Texas and additional work across the U.S. and internationally. In 2024 it awarded 835 grants totaling about $164.6 million; grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through its online application process.
Assets
$7.8B
Grants
835
Total Given
$164.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Gaudin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gaudin-family-foundation-morg_f2c26264edd648e78bc4be7c2b038e1b
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_461586379_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Gaudin Family Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/gaudin-family-foundation-morg_f2c26264edd648e78bc4be7c2b038e1b},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-11. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Gaudin Family 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.
Gaudin Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?