Marilyn Augur Family Foundation
The Marilyn Augur Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2024 filing describes an open application policy rather than limiting its giving to preselected organizations, and emphasizes basic human needs in the Dallas area, Christian organizations, and children’s programs.
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Marilyn Augur Family Foundation gave $311K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $310,971
- +80.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,404
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $4,806,323
- -3.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (14 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Marilyn Augur Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. A pre-application grant letter of no more than two pages is required; it should describe the organization, project area, and how the project fits the foundation’s mission. If the request meets the foundation’s mission, it will request a full proposal. No grants are made to individuals; the foundation generally does not fund arts and culture and prefers direct support for organizations and projects over fundraising events.
- Contact
Application contact: Ann Hardaway
Mailing address: 3400 Centenary Ave, Dallas, TX 75225-4850
Phone: (214) 522-5586
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Marilyn Augur Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Salvation Army ($108K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $266K.
Grant Size Distribution
276 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 274 grants of 276 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas; the remaining reported shares were Colorado (5%), Minnesota (5%), Pennsylvania (2%), and Illinois (0%). Its application guidance specifically emphasizes basic human needs in the Dallas area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Marilyn Augur Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 32 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 133% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $173K (2023) to $311K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $311K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army Dallas, TX | Capital Campaign | $100,000 |
| Chrystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | Dedman School of Law | $25,000 |
| Childrens Medical Center Fdn Dallas, TX | Behavioral Health Initiative | $20,000 |
| Men of Nehemiah Dallas, TX | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Salesmanship Club of Dallas Dallas, TX | Educational - Byron Nelson GolfTournament | $12,500 |
| Christ Family Clinic Dallas, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Roundup River Ranch Gypsum, CO | Capital Campaign 2021-2025 | $10,000 |
| Pulse Evangelism Minneapolis, MN | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Chrystal Charity Ball Dallas, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,806,323 | $275,906 | $457,182 | $310,971 | 42 | $392,038 | $211,951 | $295,461 |
| 2023 | $4,990,319 | $362,725 | $369,530 | $172,750 | 40 | $254,353 | $249,790 | $265,643 |
| 2022 | $5,013,087 | $323,636 | $393,143 | $239,750 | 61 | $325,633 | $259,919 | $272,946 |
| 2021 | $5,100,790 | $73,062 | $361,636 | $233,750 | 60 | $294,227 | $122,068 | $321,164 |
| 2020 | $5,402,538 | $-243,786 | $309,478 | $206,810 | 73 | — | $80,284 | $286,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marilyn Augur Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $295K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s application guidance emphasizes serving basic human needs in the Dallas area, Christian organizations, and children’s programs. It generally does not make grants in arts and culture, prefers to support organizations and projects directly rather than fundraising events, and does not make grants to individuals.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of grantees, without establishing that their missions are the foundation’s own. Men of Nehemiah describes its work as providing residential accommodations and substance-abuse training through counseling for homeless and incarcerated men with addictive disorders. The Salesmanship Club of Dallas says it promotes educational and mental-health services for children and families through an affiliated nonprofit. Roundup River Ranch describes free, medically supported camps for children with life-altering diagnoses and their families. Southern Methodist University identifies education through research and teaching as its primary mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $310,971. Grant amounts ranged from $58 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $100,000 to The Salvation Army in Dallas for a capital campaign; $30,000 to Chrystal Charity Ball for its general fund; $25,000 to Southern Methodist University for the Dedman School of Law; $20,000 to Children’s Medical Center Foundation for a behavioral health initiative; and $20,000 to Men of Nehemiah for a capital campaign. Other listed awards included $12,500 to the Salesmanship Club of Dallas for the Byron Nelson Golf Tournament’s educational purpose, $10,000 each to Christ Family Clinic, Roundup River Ranch, and Pulse Evangelism, and $5,000 each to Mary Crowley Cancer Research Center and the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marilyn Augur as president and trustee; Margaret M. Augur Hancock as treasurer and trustee; Tracey Frattaroli and Elizabeth Taylor as vice presidents and trustees; and Ann A. Hardaway as secretary and trustee. Elizabeth T. Jones Turner, Mike McCullough, and Nancy B. Roberts are listed as emeritus.
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation is led by Marilyn Augur, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marilyn Augur
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ann A Hardaway Director
Secretary & Trustee
Vice President & Trustee → Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $60K (2024)
Elizabeth Taylor
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret M Augur Hancock
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Frattaroli
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth T Jones Turner
Emeritus
Vice President & Trustee → Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mike McCullough
Emeritus
Secretary & Trustee → Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy B Roberts
Emeritus
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michelle Berta (2020) — Assistant Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Ann A Hardaway Director (Sec & Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Marilyn Augur Family Foundation
How much does Marilyn Augur Family Foundation give each year?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation gave $311K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $173K across 40 grants.
What is Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $7,404, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Marilyn Augur Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Marilyn Augur Family Foundation give grants?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (28 grants), Minneapolis, MN (2 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Marilyn Augur Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (5 grants).
Who are Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Salvation Army ($107,660 across 4 grants), Chrystal Charity Ball ($35,000 across 2 grants) and Southern Methodist University ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Marilyn Augur Family Foundation?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $392K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $295K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Marilyn Augur Family Foundation fund?
No formal mission statement is provided. The foundation’s application guidance emphasizes serving basic human needs in the Dallas area, Christian organizations, and children’s programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Marilyn Augur Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's EIN?
Marilyn Augur Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2358239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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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