North Family Foundation
North Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Dripping Springs, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $240K.
North Family Foundation at a glance
In short: North Family Foundation gave $61K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,000
- +9.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,625
- +37.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,167,351
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who North Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Santa Clara University ($15K). Together the top 8 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How North Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 134% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2022) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network Chicago, IL | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $10,000 |
| Sevice Dogs Dripping Springs, TX | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $10,000 |
| Benilde St-Margarets St Louis Park, MN | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $5,000 |
| Center for Child Protection Austin, TX | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $5,000 |
| Saint Louise House Austin, TX | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $5,000 |
| Throw Away Dogs Project Huntingdon Valley, PA | To be used at the disgression of the donee | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,167,351 | $240,324 | $61,402 | $61,000 | 8 | $61,000 | $240,149 | $55,884 |
| 2024 | $1,147,202 | $16,342 | $57,230 | $55,500 | 10 | $55,500 | $16,342 | $54,036 |
| 2023 | $1,012,316 | $186,287 | $34,675 | $34,500 | 7 | $34,500 | $186,287 | $44,800 |
| 2022 | $888,041 | $5,813 | $26,275 | $26,100 | 7 | $26,100 | $5,813 | $43,060 |
| 2021 | $1,040,643 | $5,558 | $32,478 | $30,000 | 5 | $30,000 | $5,788 | $47,876 |
| 2020 | $866,513 | $232,568 | $45,244 | $44,800 | 10 | — | $79,023 | $31,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, North Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
North Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew W. Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly E. Joseph
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 North Family Foundation
How much does North Family Foundation give each year?
North Family Foundation gave $61K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $56K across 10 grants.
What is North Family Foundation's typical grant size?
North Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $7,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does North Family Foundation give grants?
North Family Foundation's top state is Texas, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (25%) and Illinois (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does North Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on North Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Be Used at the Disgression of the Donee" (8 grants).
Who are North Family Foundation's largest grantees?
North Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Santa Clara University ($15,000), Cristo Rey Network ($10,000) and Sevice Dogs ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is North Family Foundation?
North Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is North Family Foundation's EIN?
North Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0904384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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