Kolbe Family Foundation

Grantmaker Austin, TX EIN: 46-3902038

Kolbe Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in arts education, veteran and military-family support, animal welfare, and other areas.

Key facts about Kolbe Family Foundation

In short: Kolbe Family Foundation gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $631.588), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
46-3902038
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$10,737
Grants made (2024)
17
Average grant
$632
Median grant
$500
Total assets
$3,957
Primary geography
Texas (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$4K

-15.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$11K

+94.8% YoY

Grant Count

17

+21.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$631.588

+60.4% YoY

How Kolbe Family Foundation gives

  • 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving fell 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions include helping veterans visit memorials (Honor Flight Austin), providing mental healthcare (Samaritan Center Inc.), and helping to eliminate the killing of companion animals (Austin Pets Alive Inc.). Other grantees’ stated missions include supporting recovering combat veterans and their families through service-dog training and placement (Warrior Canine Connection Inc.) and bringing safe water and sanitation to the world (Water.org).

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $10,737. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $1,180, with a median of $500. Its largest listed grants included Own Your Own Universe ($1,180 for arts education), Honor Flight Austin ($1,029), Samaritan Center ($1,000), and Tunnels to Towers Foundation ($1,000). Other listed recipients included Austin Pets Alive ($525), USO ($503), and several organizations receiving $500.

Your AI grants department

Ready to take the next step with Kolbe Family Foundation?

Fully replaces Grant database subscriptions Instrumentl · Foundation Directory · GrantStation & similar

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in several states. Texas accounted for 63%, New York 9%, and Washington, D.C., Virginia, and Massachusetts 5% each.

Grant Distribution by State

10states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.

Cities

AustinWashingtonArlingtonBoydsCedar ParkKansas CityMartindaleSan AntonioStaten IslandTauntonAlexandriaLame DeerSan MarcosPompano Beach

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K1 grant2020 22 grants2021 19 grants2022 14 grants2023 17 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $11K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Own Your Own Universe: $1KOwn Your Own Universe$1KHonor Flight Austin: $1KHonor Flight Austin$1KSamaritan Center: $1KSamaritan Center$1KTunnels to Towers Foundation: $1KTunnels to Towers Foundation$1KAustin Pets Alive: $525Austin Pets Alive$525USO: $503USO$503Comfort Crew for Military Kids: $500Comfort Crew for Military Kids$500Taps: $500Taps$500Home for Our Troops: $500Home for Our Troops$500Sanctuary Project: $500Sanctuary Project$500

The largest 2024 recipient was Own Your Own Universe ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.

Grant Size Distribution

73 grants across all recorded years

73<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Own Your Own Universe Martindale, TXArts education$1,180
Honor Flight Austin Austin, TXTransport veterans tovisit their memorials$1,029
Samaritan Center Austin, TXServing individuals andfamilies in Central Texas.$1,000
Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NYSuppor for first responders, veterans and families$1,000
Austin Pets Alive Austin, TXAnimal support$525
USO Washington, DCStrengthening Americas military service members$503
Comfort Crew for Military Kids Austin, TXHelp military kidsand their family connectand build resiliency$500
Taps Arlington, VACompassionate carefor military families$500
Home for Our Troops Taunton, MAHomes for veterans$500
Sanctuary Project Austin, TXAdvocate for Women$500

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $3,957 $10,001 $10,737 $10,737
2023 $4,693 $25 $7,011 $5,511
2022 $11,679 $8 $28,000 $28,000
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$20K$40K$60K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$3,957$4,693$11,679
Revenue$10,001$25$8
Expenses$10,737$7,011$28,000

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Del D Kolbe, Nicholas Kolbe, and Jacquelyn Kolbe as directors.

Kolbe Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Del D Kolbe

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jacquelyn Kolbe

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicholas Kolbe

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Janice L Kolbe (2020) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Contact

Mailing address: 8202 Scenic Ridge Cv, Austin, TX 78735
Phone: (512) 322-2001

Frequently asked questions about Kolbe Family Foundation

How much does Kolbe Family Foundation give each year?

Kolbe Family Foundation gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $6K across 14 grants.

What is Kolbe Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Kolbe Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $632, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

Where does Kolbe Family Foundation give grants?

Kolbe Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants).

Does Kolbe Family Foundation give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Kolbe Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.

Who are Kolbe Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Kolbe Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Own Your Own Universe ($1,180), Honor Flight Austin ($1,029) and Samaritan Center ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Kolbe Family Foundation?

Kolbe Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $10K.

What does Kolbe Family Foundation fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Kolbe Family Foundation?

The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Kolbe Family Foundation's EIN?

Kolbe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3902038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Kolbe Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Your AI grants department

Here's the math on researching Kolbe Family Foundation by hand.

Explore Open Grants

Browse active grant opportunities in Kolbe Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database

Similar Funders

Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Texas

Duke Energy Foundation

Charlotte, NC

The Duke Energy Foundation funds workforce development, local economic development and recovery, disaster resilience, conservation, and economic opportunity in communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. It reports more than $30 million in annual charitable grants; awards vary widely, with a 2024 median of $25,000, and applications of $20,000 or less are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants should contact their local Foundation representative before applying.

Assets

$1.9M

Grants

41

Total Given

$25.6M

Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc

Princeton, NJ

The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health-access initiatives for disproportionately affected populations, including cancer, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation, in the United States and internationally. In 2024, its median grant was $134,090, though awards varied widely; it says application materials are available upon request and advises organizations to contact it about the process, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Assets

$83.3M

Grants

144

Total Given

$67.7M

McKesson Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

McKesson Foundation supports healthcare access across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on cancer, healthcare workforce training, and emergency response, especially for vulnerable communities; local priorities include Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Memphis, Montreal, Richmond, and Toronto. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $2.47 million, with a median of $100,000. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its current website describes online applications: up to $25,000 year-round and larger requests from February 1 through April 30.

Assets

$1.6M

Grants

76

Total Given

$16.6M

Communities Foundation of Texas Inc

Dallas, TX

Communities Foundation of Texas funds charitable work in health, wealth, living, and learning, with much of its grantmaking supporting North Texas nonprofits; its 2025 grants had a median of $18,779, though award sizes varied widely. Nearly all opportunities are by invitation, and its Nonprofit Gateway profile is not a grant application.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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 supports civic, cultural, educational, health and human services, environmental, and youth programs, as well as general operating costs, in communities served by BNSF across its 28-state network. Its 2025 median grant was $2,500; its current grants program lists awards of $1,000–$10,000.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$23.0M

Grants

993

Total Given

$7.0M

Baker Hughes Foundation

Houston, TX

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$2.2M

Grants

990

Total Given

$3.2M

Community Foundation of North Texas (Tax

Fort Worth, TX

The Community Foundation of North Texas supports nonprofits through grants for areas including animal welfare, conservation, community development, nonprofit capacity, and opportunity, primarily in North Texas, including seven listed counties. Its 2024 grants had a median amount of $14,250, with awards ranging from $5,100 to $1.5 million. It offers competitive grants through application cycles; nonprofits cannot apply for donor-advised grants.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$544.9M

Grants

872

Total Given

$41.3M

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Austin, TX

The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds education, health, family economic stability, and nonprofit capacity, with a strong focus on children and families and its deepest investment in Texas, especially Greater Austin; it also supports work elsewhere in the U.S. and internationally. Its 2024 grants ranged from $75 to $50 million, with a median of $19,324. It accepts unsolicited requests through an online application.

Assets

$7.8B

Grants

835

Total Given

$164.6M

American Heart Association Inc

Dallas, TX

The American Heart Association funds basic, clinical, behavioral, translational, population, and other research on cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and brain health, mainly through research awards to eligible U.S.-based nonprofit institutions. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $9.9 million, with a median award of $20,000. Applications are submitted through designated programs; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines

Assets

$2.0B

Grants

833

Total Given

$198.2M

Laura and John Arnold Foundation

Houston, TX

Arnold Ventures funds evidence-based research, evaluation, and policy work in criminal justice, health care, higher education and career pathways, public finance, and infrastructure. Its 2024 grants had a median of $122,776 (ranging from $685 to $12.5 million); based in Houston, Texas, it does not accept unsolicited requests, but accepts applications through specific requests for proposals.

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Assets

$4.8B

Grants

789

Total Given

$193.3M

More Funders in Texas

Kolbe Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?

Want AI to do this for you?