Quality of Life Foundation of Austin Inc

Charles Koch Foundation

Arlington, VA

The Charles Koch Foundation funds research, education, and social entrepreneurs working on issues including criminal justice, economic progress, higher education, health care, immigration, and free speech. Its 2024 grants had a median of $250,000, with awards ranging from $1,540 to $23.7 million; it is based in Virginia, where recipients received 53% of grant dollars, but also funds organizations in other states. It accepts unsolicited proposals online on a rolling basis, with no stated deadlines.

Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation

Erie, PA

The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation funds charitable organizations, with recent grants supporting education, civics, and policy research. Its 2025 grants ranged from $10,000 to $5 million, with a median of $200,000, and the largest shares went to organizations in Washington, D.C., New York, Virginia, Colorado, and California. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Walton Family Foundation Inc

Bentonville, AR

The Walton Family Foundation funds K–12 education, river and ocean conservation, and quality-of-life initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta; its grants also support organizations and projects elsewhere in the U.S. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $35.6 million. It does not accept unsolicited requests except from eligible public charter school developers applying to its startup grant program; other organizations must first submit a letter of inquiry and await an invitation.

Judy's Foundation

Austin, TX

Hobby Family Foundation

Houston, TX

The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including schools, medical and cultural institutions, and community groups, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Texas recipients. Its 2025 grants ranged from $500 to $107,000, with a median of $10,000. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Austin Community Foundation Inc

Austin, TX

Austin Community Foundation funds nonprofits and public entities in areas including arts and culture, education, community development, environment, health, and human services, with a focus on strengthening Central Texas. Its 2024 grants had a median of $20,000, though awards ranged widely; its primary service area includes Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.