Head Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $8K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$320K
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$33K
+62.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-7.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Head Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Head Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Head Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $320K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $33K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $320,361 | $305,885 | $306,560 |
| Revenue | $52,312 | $24,158 | $53,582 |
| Expenses | $37,836 | $24,833 | $24,250 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $33,569 | $20,477 | $20,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,045 | $1,297 | $305 |
| Distributable Amount | $15,780 | $14,407 | $13,004 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas ($10,000), Central Texas Food Bank ($5,000), Safe Alliance ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK AUSTIN, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| DELL CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CENTER OF CENTRAL TEXAS AUSTIN, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
| SAFE ALLIANCE AUSTIN, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| SPECIAL OLYMPICS SAN ANTONIO, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $5,000 |
| HELPING HAND HOME FOR CHILDREN AUSTIN, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| ALSAC ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL MEMPHIS, TN | FUND ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
| FOUNDATION COMMUNITIES AUSTIN, TX | FUND ACTIVITIES | $2,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAY HEAD | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| BECKY SHEA HEAD | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| MADISON SHEA JAMES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| MACKENNA HEAD WEHMEYER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Head Family Foundation?
Head Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $320K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Head Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Head Family Foundation holds $320K in total assets with $52K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $33K in 2024.
Where does Head Family Foundation operate?
Head Family Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Head Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Head Family Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $33K — an average of about $5K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Head Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Head Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $16K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Head Family Foundation's EIN?
Head Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3860782. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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