John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable is a private foundation, based in Sonora, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $367K.
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable at a glance
In short: John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable gave $84K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,344
- -62.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,543
- -43.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $11,632,213
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sonora ISD ($49K). Together the top 8 received $84K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 39 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 27% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $84K (2024) to $246K (2022). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $84K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sonora ISD Sonora, TX | scholrships | $49,000 |
| Eaton Hill Wildlife San Sonora, TX | playground dev | $15,344 |
| Old Glory Fund Sonora, TX | operating funds | $5,000 |
| Sonora Ministerial allo Sonora, TX | operating funds | $5,000 |
| Sutton Co Resource Cent Sonora, TX | Food Pantry | $5,000 |
| Project Graduation Sonora, TX | grad gifts | $3,000 |
| Sutton County HHHH Sonora, TX | operating funds | $1,000 |
| Sutton Co Child Welfare Sonora, TX | operating funds | $1,000 |
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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 | $11,632,213 | $649,082 | $487,714 | $84,344 | 8 | $189,219 | $367,448 | $692,808 |
| 2023 | $11,883,536 | $543,992 | $581,935 | $223,524 | 12 | $267,365 | $237,986 | $160,246 |
| 2022 | $11,803,271 | $589,490 | $686,327 | $246,028 | 12 | $263,568 | $240,415 | $115,320 |
| 2021 | $257,937 | $532,463 | $472,401 | $102,845 | 7 | $152,673 | $360,121 | $474,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable reported a distributable amount of $693K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anita Hudson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Bill Martin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Craig Leonard
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Gary Hardgrave
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Jo Ann Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$3K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: see attachment (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $3K, to Jo Ann Jones (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable
How much does John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable give each year?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable gave $84K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $224K across 12 grants.
What is John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's typical grant size?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,543, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable give grants?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sonora, TX (8 grants).
Does John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's largest grantees?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Sonora ISD ($49,000), Eaton Hill Wildlife San ($15,344) and Old Glory Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $693K (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 John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's EIN?
John & Mildred Cauthorn Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1977779. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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