Kolbe Family Foundation
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.
Kolbe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kolbe Family Foundation gave $11K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $631.588), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,737
- +94.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $632
- +60.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,957
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (63% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kolbe Family Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8202 Scenic Ridge Cv, Austin, TX 78735
Phone: (512) 322-2001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kolbe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kolbe Family Foundation gives
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $45K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Own Your Own Universe Martindale, TX | Arts education | $1,180 |
| Honor Flight Austin Austin, TX | Transport veterans tovisit their memorials | $1,029 |
| Samaritan Center Austin, TX | Serving individuals andfamilies in Central Texas. | $1,000 |
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Suppor for first responders, veterans and families | $1,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | Animal support | $525 |
| USO Washington, DC | Strengthening Americas military service members | $503 |
| Comfort Crew for Military Kids Austin, TX | Help military kidsand their family connectand build resiliency | $500 |
| Taps Arlington, VA | Compassionate carefor military families | $500 |
| Home for Our Troops Taunton, MA | Homes for veterans | $500 |
| Sanctuary Project Austin, TX | Advocate for Women | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,957 | $10,001 | $10,737 | $10,737 | 17 | — |
| 2023 | $4,693 | $25 | $7,011 | $5,511 | 14 | — |
| 2022 | $11,679 | $8 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 19 | — |
| 2021 | $39,671 | $25,008 | $45,000 | $45,000 | 22 | — |
| 2020 | $64,663 | $50,462 | $10,096 | $10,000 | 1 | $462 |
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.
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.
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 October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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