The Albany Foundation
The Albany Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. In filing year 2024, it reported 22 grants totaling $589,047, with major awards to organizations in Albany, Texas.
The Albany Foundation at a glance
In short: The Albany Foundation gave $589K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $589,047
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +120.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,775
- -51.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,457
- Total assets
- $10,103,665
- +2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Albany Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 805 Las Cimas Parkway Ste 320, Austin, TX 78746
Phone: (512) 672-7159
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Albany Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Ben Richey Boys Ranch ($185K). Together the top 10 received $534K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 58 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for other recipient states were New York 2%, and Idaho, Arizona, and Alabama 1% each. Listed recipients also included ZooTown Arts Community Center in Montana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Albany Foundation gives
- 0% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 971% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $55K (2021) to $1.4M (2020). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $589K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ben Richey Boys Ranch Albany, TX | Operating Expenses | $185,000 |
| Old Jail Art Center Albany, TX | Operating Expenses | $165,563 |
| Fort Griffin Fandangle Albany, TX | Operating Expenses | $130,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Center for Child Protection Austin, TX | Operating Expenses | $10,914 |
| Austin 20 Austin, TX | Operating Expenses | $5,457 |
| Child Study Center Fort Worth, TX | Operating Expenses | $5,457 |
| Gizmo Maker Space Coeur d'Alene, ID | Operating Expenses | $5,457 |
| Good Grief Camp Westhampton Beach, NY | Operating Expenses | $5,457 |
| Make a Wish Phoenix, AZ | Operating Expenses | $5,457 |
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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 | $10,103,665 | $1,027,450 | $743,579 | $589,047 | 22 | $632,493 | $916,364 | $616,827 |
| 2023 | $9,819,794 | $342,344 | $649,484 | $550,000 | 10 | $553,800 | $246,794 | $589,884 |
| 2022 | $10,126,934 | $716,043 | $434,441 | $221,091 | 12 | $246,412 | $575,726 | $578,286 |
| 2021 | $9,845,541 | $2,195,202 | $199,069 | $55,000 | 2 | $78,953 | $2,088,648 | $613,279 |
| 2020 | $7,849,692 | $842,992 | $1,522,455 | $1,387,000 | 12 | — | $745,027 | $560,698 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Albany Foundation reported a distributable amount of $617K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating-expense support for organizations such as the Old Jail Art Center, whose mission is to broaden engagement with visual art and culture through exhibitions, education, and preservation. Other recipients describe missions including reducing trauma for children during child-abuse investigations and prosecutions (Center for Child Protection), providing diagnosis, treatment, and education for children with complex developmental and behavioral disabilities (Child Study Center), and cultivating community through accessible arts experiences (ZooTown Arts Community Center).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $589,047 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $185,000, with a median of $5,457. The largest awards included $185,000 to Ben Richey Boys Ranch, $165,563 to Old Jail Art Center, and $130,000 to Fort Griffin Fandangle, all in Albany, Texas. Other listed grants included $15,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center and $10,914 to Center for Child Protection.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julie A Jarvis as president, Evan Hood as treasurer, and Madeline Kasch and Natalie Jones as directors.
The Albany Foundation is led by Julie A. Jarvis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julie A. Jarvis
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Madeline Kasch
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Jones
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evan Hood
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Sara Kauffman (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Robin M. Picard (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Albany Foundation
How much does The Albany Foundation give each year?
The Albany Foundation gave $589K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $550K across 10 grants.
What is The Albany Foundation's typical grant size?
The Albany Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,457, and its average grant was $26,775, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Albany Foundation give grants?
The Albany Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albany, TX (8 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Fort Worth, TX (2 grants).
Does The Albany Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Albany Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Albany Foundation's largest grantees?
The Albany Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Ben Richey Boys Ranch ($185,000), Old Jail Art Center ($165,563) and Fort Griffin Fandangle ($130,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Albany Foundation?
The Albany Foundation reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $632K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $617K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Albany Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included operating-expense support for organizations such as the Old Jail Art Center, whose mission is to broaden engagement with visual art and culture through exhibitions, education, and preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Albany Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Albany Foundation's EIN?
The Albany Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0594694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Albany Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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
Live grants for the work The Albany Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Albany Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-albany-foundation-morg_6aaeccdd5853426bb916f0e1d851d964
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