The George E and Kathleen E Austin
The George E and Kathleen E Austin is a private foundation based in Bronxville, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including schools, universities, religious organizations, and human-services providers.
The George E and Kathleen E Austin at a glance
In short: The George E and Kathleen E Austin gave $204K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $204,000
- +11.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,286
- +15.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $804,926
- -21.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (64% 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 George E and Kathleen E Austin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 29 Boulder Trail, Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 961-7305
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The George E and Kathleen E Austin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regis High School ($38K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, New York recipients received 64% of grant dollars. Florida received 10%, Minnesota 7%, New Jersey 5%, and Indiana 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The George E and Kathleen E Austin open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 420% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2020) to $204K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regis High School New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $38,000 |
| Saint Paul's Outreach Inver Grove Heights, MN | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $15,000 |
| Mercy Center Bronx, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $12,000 |
| Ave Maria School of Law Naples, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Ave Maria University Ave Maria, FL | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Church of Saint Joseph Bronxville, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal Patterson, NJ | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomingston, IN | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| NY Presbyterian - Westchester New York, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Ursuline School North Rochelle, NY | To Further Donee's Exempt Purposes | $10,000 |
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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 | $804,926 | $-9,544 | $216,755 | $204,000 | 28 | $207,927 | $37,834 | $49,477 |
| 2024 | $1,031,225 | $146,381 | $190,315 | $183,000 | 29 | $186,707 | $142,773 | $58,758 |
| 2023 | $1,075,159 | $183,374 | $213,910 | $193,000 | 28 | $196,505 | $179,969 | $59,063 |
| 2022 | $1,105,695 | $733,969 | $200,300 | $194,000 | 29 | $197,200 | $730,869 | $56,321 |
| 2021 | $572,026 | $36,694 | $174,249 | $166,000 | 28 | $169,125 | $33,669 | $75,626 |
| 2020 | $709,581 | $-7,827 | $134,087 | $125,000 | 26 | — | $24,913 | $63,523 |
| 2019 | $851,495 | $135,802 | $149,524 | $128,000 | 23 | — | $117,268 | $77,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The George E and Kathleen E Austin reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. Mercy Center describes its work as creating opportunities for South Bronx women, men, and families through education, family, civic, social, and economic programs. Good Shepherd Services says it works to expand opportunities in underinvested New York City communities through youth and family development. Ave Maria School of Law describes its purpose as educating students toward a Juris Doctor degree.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $204,000. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $38,000, with a median of $5,500.
The largest reported award was $38,000 to Regis High School. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Saint Paul’s Outreach; $12,000 to Mercy Center; and $10,000 each to Ave Maria School of Law, Ave Maria University, Church of Saint Joseph, Community of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, Indiana University Foundation, NY Presbyterian–Westchester, The Ursuline School, and US Curling Association. The stated purpose for these grants was to further each donee’s exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George E. Austin as president and treasurer; Kathleen E. Austin as vice president and secretary; and Carter W. Austin, Peter L. Austin, and Elizabeth A. Flatley as directors.
The George E and Kathleen E Austin is led by George E. Austin, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George E. Austin
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter W. Austin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Flatley
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter L. Austin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen E. Austin
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2019
4 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 George E and Kathleen E Austin
How much does The George E and Kathleen E Austin give each year?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin gave $204K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $183K across 29 grants.
What is The George E and Kathleen E Austin's typical grant size?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $7,286, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The George E and Kathleen E Austin that year got $6K on average.
Where does The George E and Kathleen E Austin give grants?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin gives mostly in New York: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and Minnesota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants) and Bronxville, NY (2 grants).
Who are The George E and Kathleen E Austin's largest grantees?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin's largest 2025 grantees include Regis High School ($38,000), Saint Paul's Outreach ($15,000) and Mercy Center ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The George E and Kathleen E Austin?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin reported $805K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The George E and Kathleen E Austin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. Mercy Center describes its work as creating opportunities for South Bronx women, men, and families through education, family, civic, social, and economic programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The George E and Kathleen E Austin?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The George E and Kathleen E Austin's EIN?
The George E and Kathleen E Austin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3948814. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The George E and Kathleen E Austin 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 9, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The George E and Kathleen E Austin funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-george-e-and-kathleen-e-austin-morg_15a2b62b19d44674b7f55e1d963de909
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