SAVE AUSTIN NOW IS A NONPARTISAN, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY THREE AUSTIN RESIDENTS WHO WISH TO USE THIS ORGANIZATION TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ABOUT STANDARD OF LIVING ISSUES ACROSS OUR CITY. OUR GOAL IS TO HELP EDUCATE AUSTIN RESIDENTS ABOUT THE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THEIR DAILY LIVES: TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC SAFETY, THE LOCAL ECONOMY, SMART GROWTH, AND OTHER ISSUES. WE WILL DO THIS THROUGH REGULAR EMAILS AS WELL AS A WEBSIT AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS. WE WILL SPREAD OUR MESSAGE THROUGH EARNED MEDIA, INCLUDING LOCAL TV AND RADIO.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$40K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$13K
About Save Austin Now
Based on IRS filings
Save Austin Now is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $40K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $42,525 |
| Revenue | $433,124 | $519,903 |
| Expenses | $475,649 | $482,044 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Mobile Loaves & Fishes ($20,000), Caritas of Austin ($10,000), Salvation Army ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MOBILE LOAVES & FISHES AUSTIN, TX | DONATION | $20,000 |
| CARITAS OF AUSTIN AUSTIN, TX | DONATION | $10,000 |
| SALVATION ARMY AUSTIN, TX | DONATION | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATT MACKOWIAK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Save Austin Now?
Save Austin Now is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds — in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Save Austin Now operate?
Save Austin Now has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Save Austin Now award?
In 2021, Save Austin Now awarded 3 grants totaling $40K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Save Austin Now's EIN?
Save Austin Now's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2780076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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