Good Bourbon for a Good Cause
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Good Bourbon for a Good Cause at a glance
In short: Good Bourbon for a Good Cause gave $422K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $70K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $422,416
- +102.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $70,403
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $68,926
- Total assets
- $138,290
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Good Bourbon for a Good Cause funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Founation of Texas ($114K). Together the top 6 received $422K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 17 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Good Bourbon for a Good Cause gives
- Giving grew 4124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $422K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $422K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Founation of Texas Kerville, TX | Veterans Causes | $113,525 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation Dallas, TX | Veterans Causes | $80,000 |
| Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department Stonewall, TX | Veterans Causes | $68,926 |
| Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department Johnson City, TX | Veterans Causes | $68,926 |
| Texas Restaurant Association Austin, TX | Veteran Causes | $55,539 |
| The Universtity of Texas Foundation Inc Austin, TX | Veterans Causes | $35,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $138,290 | $455,137 | $448,077 | $422,416 | 6 |
| 2024 | $138,285 | $211,739 | $240,317 | $208,588 | 4 |
| 2023 | $162,211 | $177,761 | $205,960 | $5,900 | 1 |
| 2022 | $187,914 | $531,076 | $513,024 | $10,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $170,013 | $445,763 | $304,723 | $133,822 | 5 |
| 2020 | $28,914 | $411,802 | $374,469 | $174,505 | 3 |
About Good Bourbon for a Good Cause
Based on IRS filings
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $138K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $422K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause is led by Dan Garrison, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan Garrison
Director & President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Todd
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Garrison
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Rieger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rose
Director
On filings since 2023
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 Good Bourbon for a Good Cause
How much does Good Bourbon for a Good Cause give each year?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause gave $422K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $209K across 4 grants.
What is Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's typical grant size?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's median grant in 2025 was $68,926, and its average grant was $70,403, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Good Bourbon for a Good Cause give grants?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Good Bourbon for a Good Cause give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Causes" (5 grants).
Who are Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's largest grantees?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's largest 2025 grantees include Community Founation of Texas ($113,525), Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation ($80,000) and Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department ($68,926), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Good Bourbon for a Good Cause?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause reported $138K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $455K.
What is Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's EIN?
Good Bourbon for a Good Cause's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1173710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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