The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $772,000, primarily to recipients in Texas.
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham at a glance
In short: The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham gave $772K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $772,000
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -6.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,621
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $13,200,455
- -3.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham
- Contact
Application contact: Jeff W Autrey
Mailing address: 3126 Duval St, Austin, TX 78705
Phone: (512) 477-4094
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($80K). Together the top 10 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 140 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The reported shares for other recipient states were Pennsylvania (10%), Minnesota (3%), California (3%), and Kansas (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 29 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 76% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $485K (2021) to $825K (2022). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $772K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | The Autrey Family Donor Advised Fund | $80,000 |
| Austin Child Guidance Center Austin, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County Austin, TX | Travis County, Austin Branch | $50,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Austin, TX | General Operations | $50,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Literacy First | $50,000 |
| Youth and Family Alliance Austin, TX | Lifeworks | $50,000 |
| Austin Community Foundation Austin, TX | General Operations | $40,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc Austin, TX | General Operations | $35,000 |
| Sims Foundation Austin, TX | General Operations | $30,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | General Operations | $25,000 |
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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 | $13,200,455 | $312,653 | $850,452 | $772,000 | 29 | $790,967 | $257,986 | $810,944 |
| 2024 | $13,708,254 | $295,966 | $779,642 | $698,000 | 31 | $713,576 | $256,048 | $713,736 |
| 2023 | $14,191,930 | $18,898 | $898,375 | $808,000 | 29 | $828,106 | $317,295 | $679,874 |
| 2022 | $15,071,407 | $334,558 | $902,816 | $825,000 | 38 | $836,793 | $312,416 | $774,039 |
| 2021 | $15,641,262 | $265,845 | $526,709 | $485,000 | 13 | — | $225,648 | $827,592 |
| 2020 | $15,902,126 | $15,900,851 | $1,931 | — | — | — | $70,291 | $486,871 |
| 2019 | $3,206 | $2 | $3,476 | — | — | — | — | $251 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham reported a distributable amount of $811K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Austin Child Guidance Center describes its work as improving children’s and families’ mental health through early intervention, diagnosis, and treatment. Youth and Family Alliance, which operates as LifeWorks, describes itself as supporting youth and young adults, including youth experiencing homelessness. Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas.
Other 2025 recipients include Austin Pets Alive, whose stated mission is to help eliminate the killing of companion animals, and Hill Country Alliance, which says it works to preserve the Texas Hill Country’s open spaces, night skies, waters, and character.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $772,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $80,000, with a median of $20,000. Larger grants included $80,000 to National Philanthropic Trust for the Autrey Family Donor Advised Fund; $50,000 each to Austin Child Guidance Center for general operations, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County for its Austin branch, Jeremiah Program for general operations, the University of Texas at Austin for Literacy First, and Youth and Family Alliance for LifeWorks; and $40,000 to Austin Community Foundation for general operations.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: Submit a written solicitation to Jeff W. Autrey. Applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations. Deadline: None stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jeff W. Autrey as president, Amber Meinzer as secretary, Jordan Sondgeroth as treasurer, and Pam Autrey as director.
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham is led by Jeff W. Autrey, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff W. Autrey
President
Director & President → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Autrey
Director
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amber Meinzer
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Sondgeroth
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham
How much does The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham give each year?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham gave $772K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $698K across 31 grants.
What is The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's typical grant size?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $26,621, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham give grants?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (21 grants) and Houston, TX (2 grants).
Does The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's largest grantees?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's largest 2025 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($80,000), Austin Child Guidance Center ($50,000) and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 23% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham reported $13.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $791K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $811K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Austin Child Guidance Center describes its work as improving children’s and families’ mental health through early intervention, diagnosis, and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's EIN?
The Bill M and Cecile Autrey Ham's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2610431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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