Myer Family Charitable Foundation
The Myer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation established in 1995 and headquartered in Spicewood, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for philanthropic, educational, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes. It is governed by five officers and trustees and operates as a family foundation.
Key facts about Myer Family Charitable Foundation
- EIN
- 74-2765437
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,256,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 78
- Average grant
- $67,385
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 51% first-time grantees (39 of 77, 2024)
- Total assets
- $16,678,572
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The foundation operates on a preselected grantee model, meaning it typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Myer Family Charitable Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Myer Family Charitable Foundation's 78 itemized 2024 grants were Texas (78%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (32 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Spicewood, TX (3 grants) and Dallas, TX (2 grants). None of its 78 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (78 grants).
Is Myer Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
51%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 39 of 77 grantees (51%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $81K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $28K repeat.
- 34% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 124% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.7M
+21.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.3M
+42.8% YoY
Grant Count
78
+62.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
-12.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Myer Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Community Health
- Health and Medical initiatives
- Health and Wellness
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$10,000
Average Grant
$44,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Texas, with significant activity in:
- Texas (primary focus)
- New York
- Florida
- Virginia
These three states account for approximately 81% of all grants. The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states total.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 78 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Income:
- Total assets: $16,678,572 (as of 2024)
- Total assets have grown from $1 million in 2011 to $16.7 million in 2024
- Annual revenue: $8,221,554 (2024)
- Annual expenses: $5,421,231 (2024)
- Total liabilities: $155,000 (2024)
Tax Status: The foundation received its IRS ruling in September 1996. Contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,678,572 | $13,723,249 | $21,350,478 |
| Revenue | $8,221,554 | $4,015,823 | $82,162 |
| Expenses | $5,421,231 | $3,715,815 | $642,367 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,256,000 | $3,681,500 | $614,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $8,221,554 | $4,015,823 | $82,162 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,124,675 | $2,234,492 | $1,717,076 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Austin Community Foundation ($1,000,000), Austin Ridge Bible Church ($1,000,000), Heart Gift ($525,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $1,000,000 |
| AUSTIN RIDGE BIBLE CHURCH Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $1,000,000 |
| HEART GIFT Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $525,000 |
| CARITAS OF AUSTIN Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $150,000 |
| SCOTTISH RITE FOR CHILDREN Dallas, TX | CHARITABLE | $125,000 |
| AUSTIN SMILES Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| BREAKTHROUGH CENTRAL TEXAS Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| MAKE A WISH AMERICA Phoenix, AZ | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES Austin, TX | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is governed by five officers and trustees. Specific names of leadership are not detailed in available sources.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert L Myer | President | — | — |
| Sharon K Myer | Secretary/Treasurer | — | — |
| Scott Myer | Vice President | — | — |
| Lindsey Myer Pray | Vice President | 20 | $24,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 26701 Founders Place, Spicewood, TX 78669-3022
Phone: 512-707-5330
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Myer Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Community Health • Health and Medical initiatives • Health and Wellness
How do I apply for a grant from Myer Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation operates on a preselected grantee model, meaning it typically selects grantees rather than accepting unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Myer Family Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Texas, with significant activity in: • Texas (primary focus) • New York • Florida • Virginia These three states account for approximately 81% of all grants. The foundation's grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states total.
What size grants does Myer Family Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Myer Family Charitable Foundation awarded 78 grants totaling $5.3M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Myer Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Myer Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Myer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Myer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2765437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.