The Austin Denton Foundation
The Austin Denton Foundation is a private foundation, based in Albuquerque, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $27K.
The Austin Denton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Austin Denton Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,383
- +117.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,423
- +90.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $77,558
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Austin Denton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NM Blade Runners ($10K). Together the top 8 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Austin Denton Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NM Blade Runners Albuquerque, NM | Make a Wish donation | $10,000 |
| St Judes Childrens Research Hospita Memphis, TN | Support of childhood cancer research and treatment | $5,250 |
| La Cueva Football Booster Albuquerque, NM | Austin Denton Foundation cholarship | $3,000 |
| New Mexco Athletic Association Albuquerque, NM | NM High School Athletic Scholarships | $3,000 |
| La Cueva Scholarshiop Albuquerque, NM | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Carrie Tingly Foundation Albuquerque, NM | Support pediatric adaptive programs | $2,000 |
| Adaptive Sports Program NM Albuquerque, NM | Funding for disabled activities | $1,033 |
| Cumulus Radio Internship Rio Rancho, NM | Support of high school broadcasting opportunities | $600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,558 | $65,808 | $66,326 | $27,383 | 8 | $37,338 | $3,448 |
| 2023 | $82,600 | $68,998 | $30,180 | $12,600 | 7 | $12,000 | — |
| 2022 | $43,782 | $64,720 | $32,957 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Austin Denton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Austin Denton Foundation is led by Tracy Denton, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tracy Denton
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Denton
Vice President
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilbert Diaz
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Diaz
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Austin Denton Foundation
How much does The Austin Denton Foundation give each year?
The Austin Denton Foundation gave $27K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $13K across 7 grants.
What is The Austin Denton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Austin Denton Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,423, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Austin Denton Foundation give grants?
The Austin Denton Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (6 grants).
Does The Austin Denton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Austin Denton Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Austin Denton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Austin Denton Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NM Blade Runners ($10,000), St Judes Childrens Research Hospita ($5,250) and La Cueva Football Booster ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Austin Denton Foundation?
The Austin Denton Foundation reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Austin Denton Foundation's EIN?
The Austin Denton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1523709. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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